Instructor, Small Engine Repair for Personal & Professional Enrichment - Adjunct

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Instructor, Small Engine Repair for Personal & Professional Enrichment - Adjunct

Part-time

Teaching faculty at Guilford Technical Community College ( GTCC )are responsible for supporting student success by creating anoptimum learning environment, responding to student needs, managing effective instructional activities, modeling employability skills,demonstrating professionalism, developing cooperative work relationships with other faculty and staff, supporting college administrative requirements, and maintaining competency in their instructional field. He/she will be responsible for quality instruction and for effective participation and interest in thetotal affairs of the college.

Under general supervision, this part-time faculty member will be responsible for providing students with instructional training insmall engine repair in the Personal and Professional Enrichment Department under the Workforce and Continuing Education Division.

This class is designed to help students understand basic to intermediate fundamentals of small engine repair in a way that is engaging, interesting, and relevant. Students will learn how toservice small engines found in lawn and garden equipment, snowblowers, or small appliances. Hands-on activities and instruction will introduce students to the basic principles of two cycle andfour-cycle engine operation, fuel and exhaust systems, ignition components, lubrication systems, and cooling systems.

The faculty member may be assigned to teach at any of the GTCC campuses.

• Developing learner centered lesson plans
• Employing teaching strategies & instructional materials for different learning styles
• incorporating, as pedagogically appropriate, current technology in classroom, distance learning and laboratory environments
• Creating and modeling a quality learning environment that supports a diverse student population
• Preparing, distributing and utilizing instructional support materials, including course syllabi, supplementary materials,instructional media and other devices as appropriate
• Conducting appropriate assessment of student learning outcome sin courses and programs/general education as appropriate

• Participating in professional development activities to maintain currency in field; maintaining current credentials orlicensures as required by program or accreditation
• Participating in professional development opportunities toadvance teaching skills and strategies

• Maintaining classroom and laboratory spaces including upkeep of assigned equipment
• providing for the security of facilities, equipment and instructional materials and maintaining safe working conditions
• complying with all applicable college, state and federal rulesand regulations

• Addressing student concerns in a timely manner
• Promoting retention/persistence by assisting students todevelop strategies for success
• Referring students to campus and community resources when appropriate
• Demonstrate and model the College’s employability skills:adaptability, communication, information processing, problem solving, responsibility and teamwork.

• Perform all duties as assigned by supervisor.

• High School Diploma or GED graduate

• Associate’s Degree from a regionally accredited post-secondary institution
• Small Engine Repair Certification

• Teaching and/or industry training in any of the following formats: teaching courses, training sessions, conducting professional development workshops, and/or other continuing education seminars.
• Two-year professional work experience, teaching, or on the job training.

• Two years teaching experience or on-the-job training
• Two years of experience in performing service repairs on small equipment and appliances such as mowing equipment and handheld power tools and equipment.

The Instructor shall possess an understanding of and commitment to the nature and role of the Community College, particularly its“open door” policy. He/she shall have…