Instructor, Engineering Transfer - Adjunct

Posting Type: Adjunct Faculty

Job Description Summary:

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, developing curriculum courses, 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 the total affairs of the college.

Under general supervision, this individual will prepare and teach engineering courses designed for transfer to university baccalaureate programs. Course topics include statics, dynamics, strength of materials, and materials science.

Duties/Functions:

Teaching

• Prepare & teach departmental courses to include developing 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
• Develop, conduct and document appropriate assessment of student learning outcomes in courses and programs/general education as appropriate

Professional Development

• Maintain a professional status that supports the instructional mission by participating 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

Administration

• Provide daily & ongoing oversight of facilities, equipment and student records to include maintaining classroom and laboratory spaces including upkeep of assigned equipment
• Provide for the security of facilities, equipment and instructional materials and maintaining 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, Web Advisor, Moodle)
• Comply with all applicable college, state and federal rules and regulations

Student Support

• Provide an environment conducive to student success to include addressing 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.

Additional Duties & Responsibilities:

• Maintain student records.
• Perform all duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education Required:

• Master's degree in Engineering from an accredited university

Education Preferred:

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university
• Doctoral degree from an accredited university

KSA Required:

The Instructor shall possess an understanding of and commitment to the nature and role of the Community College, particularly its