Instructor, Project Management- Adjunct

Instructor, Project Management - Adjunct Summary of the Job

Teaching faculty at Guilford Technical Community College are responsible for supporting student success by creating an optimum learning environment, responding to student needs, managing effective instructional activities, modeling employability skills, demonstrating professionalism, developing cooperative 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 the total affairs of the college.

Under general supervision, this individual will prepare and teach project management training courses designed for continuing education for the workforce industry. The ideal candidate will blend practical, real-world project experience with excellent instructional skills to mentor students, enhance their project management capabilities, and prepare them for industry certifications (e.g., PMP, CAPM). The faculty member must be able to instruct a wide variety of topics within the curriculum in a classroom environment and may be required to teach day, evening and/or weekend hours.

Flexibility to teach on any of GTCC multiple campuses (Greensboro, Jamestown, High Point, or Cameron campus).

• Develop learner-centered lesson plans
• Employ teaching strategies & instructional materials for different learning styles
• Incorporate, as pedagogically appropriate, current technology in classroom, distance learning and laboratory environments
• Create and model a quality learning environment that supports a diverse student population
• Prepare, distribute and utilize instructional support materials, including course syllabi, supplementary materials, instructional media and other devices as appropriate
• Conduct appropriate assessment of student learning outcomes in courses and programs/general education as appropriate

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

• Maintain classroom and laboratory spaces including upkeep of assigned equipment
• Provide for the security of facilities, equipment and instructional materials and maintain safe working conditions
• Maintain student records (e.g., grades and attendance) in accordance with established deadlines using a variety of technology-based programs (e.g., Colleague, Self Service, Canvas)
• Comply with all applicable college, state and federal rules and regulations

• Address student concerns in a timely manner
• Promote retention/persistence by assisting students to develop strategies for success
• Refer 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management or a related field from an institutionally accredited college or university.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or similar certifications.

• Master’s degree Business, Management or a related field from an institutionally accredited college or university.
• Agile (CSM, PMI-ACP) or similar certifications.

• Two years of relevant industry experience in project management.
• Two years teaching and/or industry training experience in any of the following formats: teaching courses, training sessions, conducting professional development workshops, and/or other continuing education seminars.

• Greater than 2 years of relevant experience in the project management.
• Post-secondary teaching experience.
• Experience with assessment of student learning outcomes.
• Experience with teaching in distance learning (online) and/or alternate instructional…