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Employment Terms: This job is a full-time (12-Month), benefited, FLSA Exempt/Professional position in the Education Department that reports to the Dean of Education.

Minimum Qualifications (Job Code 10065): Doctorate or Master's degree in discipline or related field (counseling, mental health, etc.) OR Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in discipline or related field (counseling, mental health, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:

In addition to the minimum qualifications, demonstrated experience with a variety of teaching strategies including the use of advanced instructional technologies. Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work effectively with faculty, staff, students, and the community. Proficient in written and oral communication. Demonstrated occupational competency. Must be computer literate with the ability to use common software programs. Some experience with online instruction a plus.

Job Description Summary:

Under general supervision, serve as program director and perform duties which include curriculum design and development; instruction, recruitment, and advisement of students; budgeting; and management of adjunct faculty. The program director will be responsible for teaching a minimum of 15 credit hours of day or evening instructional courses per quarter (not including OBI or internships). Duties also include participation in college committees and participation in professional enhancement. Evaluates students' progress in attaining goals and objectives. Requests and maintains supplies and equipment and prepares budget requests. Maintains program certification requirements, as appropriate. Prepares and maintains all required documentation and administrative reports. Attends staff development training, workshops, seminars, and conferences. Ensures safety and security requirements are met in the training area. Meets with students, staff members, and other educators to discuss students' instructional programs and other issues. Assists with recruitment, retention, and job placement efforts.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Percentage of Time:

• Organizes and administers the educational program per the goals and objectives of the program and/or college. (5%)
• Prepares lesson plans for classroom instruction for credited courses. (Performed by all incumbents). (10%)
• Develops program and course outlines, goals, and objectives. (Performed by all incumbents). (10%)
• Provide for quality instructional services. (5%)
• Maintain and develop continuous quality assessment and improvement strategies. (5%)
• Coordinate departmental activities. (5%)
• Participate in college and community activities.(5%)
• Evaluates students' progress in attaining goals and objectives. (5%)
• Requests and maintains supplies and equipment and prepares required budget requests. (5%)
• Maintains program certification requirements, as appropriate. (10%)
• Prepares and maintains all required documentation and administrative reports. (5%)
• Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by attending staff development training, workshops, seminars, and conferences and by reading professional literature in the related vocational field. (5%)
• Meets with students, staff members, and other educators to discuss students' instructional programs and other issues impacting the progress of the students. (5%)
• Displays a high level of effort and commitment to performing work; operates effectively within the organizational structure; demonstrates trustworthiness and responsible behavior. (10%)
• Assists with recruitment, retention, and job placement efforts. (5%)
• Performs other duties as assigned in the fulfillment of the needs, philosophy, and purpose of Gwinnett Technical College. (5%)

Physical Demands: Frequency

(N)Never, (O)Occasionally or (C)Constantly

• Requires operation, access, or control of financial resources. (O)
• Requires having a P-Card.(N)
• Driving is a responsibility of this position.(O)
• This position will have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care.(O)
• This position will have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications. (N)
• This position is stationary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods with or without reasonable accommodation. (N)
• This position requires moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one work-site to another with or without reasonable accommodation.(O)
• This position requires the ability to adjust or move objects up to 15 pounds in all directions with or without reasonable accommodation. (O)
• This position requires the ability to repeat motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers with or without reasonable accommodation.(O)
• This position requires the ability to operate machinery and/or power tools with or without reasonable accommodation.(N)
• Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment with or without reasonable accommodation.(N)
• Noisy environments.(O)
• Medium works include moving objects up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.(O)
• Light works include moving objects up to 20 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.(O)
• Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more with or without reasonable accommodation. (N)
• Work in outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind. (O)
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned. (C)

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and Human Resources may begin scheduling interviews as applications are received. This position will remain open until a successful candidate has been selected and hired. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible, as the interview process may begin before all applications are reviewed. Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted for an interview. Submission of an application does not guarantee an interview.

As set forth in its student catalog, Gwinnett Technical College complies with the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). The TCSG State Board prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected status"). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any TCSG program or activity because of the individual's protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual's protected status, except the preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law. The following person has been designated to manage inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Lisa Richardson, Title IX, and Section 504 Coordinator, 5150 Sugarloaf Parkway, Building 100/A, Room 515, Lawrenceville, GA 30043, 678-226-6691, LRichardson@GwinnettTech.edu.

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The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.