Instructor, Communication
Company: Guilford Technical Community College
Location: Jamestown
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
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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 develop, prepare
and teach Communication courses designed for transfer and support
of career technical programs. Faculty will also be responsible for
recruiting and advising students and collaborating with 4 year
educational partners to ensure transferability of courses.
Duties/Functions
Teaching
Prepare & teach departmental courses to include:
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
updating and revising curriculum to maintain currency
developing new courses as needed to support the instructional
mission
participating in the development and review of course and
program/general education outcomes as appropriate
developing, conducting and documenting 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
participating 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
providing for the security of facilities, equipment and
instructional materials and maintaining safe working conditions
maintaining student records (e.g., grades and attendance) in
accordance with established deadlines using a variety of
technology-based programs (e.g., Colleague, WebAdvisor, Moodle)
complying with all applicable college, state and federal rules and
regulations
Student Support
Provide an environment conducive to student success to include:
conducting recruiting activities
providing academic advising
promoting retention/persistence by assisting students to develop
strategies for success
assisting students with the registration and graduation process
referring students to campus and community resources when
appropriate
College Service
Support college-wide endeavors to include:
collaboration with faculty and staff from other
divisions/departments to promote communication, coordinate
schedules and support student success
serving on department, division and college committees
participating in GTCC institutional initiatives
collaborating with educational partners, business/industry and/or
external agencies as appropriate to promote the instructional
mission of GTCC
supporting collegiality and teaching excellence by actively
participating in the professional development of new and veteran
faculty (e.g., mentoring and peer observation)
participating in extracurricular student activities/clubs
attending college professional development sessions,
college/division/department meetings, graduation and convocation,
as required
Demonstrate and model the Colleges employability skills:
adaptability, communication, information processing, problem
solving, responsibility and teamwork.
Additional Duties & Responsibilities:
Maintain student records.
Perform all duties as assigned by supervisor.
Difficult Challenges
Contacts
Education Required
-Masters degree in Communication or a related field from a
regionally accredited university with a minimum of 18 graduate
semester hour credits in Communication
Education Preferred
-Doctoral degree from a regionally accredited university
Experience Required
-Post-secondary teaching experience in Communication
Experience Preferred
-Community college teaching experience
-Experience with assessment of student learning outcomes
-Experience with distance learning and/or alternate instructional
delivery systems
KSA Required
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 demonstrated personal and
professional competence for the responsibilities assigned. The
Instructor must be able to:
1. Multi-task
2. Respect Diversity
3. Adapt to changing procedures, protocols or assignments.
4. Create and maintain a learner centered environment
5. Communicate effectively
6. Ability to effectively implement and apply technology
solutions.
KSA Preferred
Department/Job Specific Requirements
Mandatory GTCC Trainings (upon initial hire) and annual updates as
required; other required trainings may be added as needed):
1. Reporting Requirements
2. Discrimination & Anti-Harassment (within 30 days of hire; annual
refresher thereafter)
3. Shooter on Campus (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher
thereafter)
4. Personal Information Protection (within 30 days of hire; annual
refresher thereafter)
5. Ethics and Social Responsibility (within 30 days of hire; annual
refresher thereafter)
6. eLearning Level One in Canvas before the first day of the first
semester teaching
7. eLearning Level Two in Canvas for instructors who teach online
or hybrid delivery methods before the first day of the first
semester teaching)- in that format
Physical Demands
May include teaching day and evening and on multiple campuses
Other:
Criminal history checks, with acceptable results, are required.
Posting Type
Faculty
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