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Position Information
Job Title
Instructor, Turfgrass Management Technology - Adjunct
Full Time/Part Time
Part-time
Job Description
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 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 turfgrass management, landscape, and/or horticulture courses designed for career technical programs. The faculty member must be able to instruct a wide variety of topics within the curriculum in a laboratory environment and may be required to teach day, evening and/or weekend hours.
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
* conducting 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:
* addressing student concerns in a timely manner
* promoting retention/persistence by assisting students to develop 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.
Additional Duties & Responsibilities:
Perform all duties as assigned by supervisor.
Difficult Challenges
Contacts
Education Required
-Associate's degree in Turfgrass Management Technology or a related field from a regionally accredited institution.
Education Preferred
-Bachelor's degree in Turfgrass Management Technology or a related field from a regionally accredited institution.
-Industry recognized license (e.g., pesticide license, herbicide license)
Experience Required
-3 years of relevant industry experience in turfgrass management or a related field.
-Experience and proficiency with current turfgrass management practices.
-Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record
Experience Preferred
-More than 3 years of relevant industry experience in turfgrass management or a related field.
-Post-secondary teaching and/or industry training 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.
Departmental/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 (before the first day of the first semester teaching)
7. eLearning Levels Two and Three for instructors who teach online or hybrid delivery methods (before the first day of the first semester teaching)
KSA Preferred
Department/Job Specific Requirements
Physical Demands
1. May include teaching day and evening and/or weekend hours.
2. Physical Requirements
a) The person in this position will follow general industry safety standards while performing instructional duties as set forth by OSHA, NC Dept. of Labor, and/or Guilford Technical Community College.
b) The work environment will vary in classroom and lab settings.
c) The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time.
d) The person in this position must be able to work in a lab/shop setting that is not climate controlled.
e) The person in this position must be able to work in an outside environment.
f) The person in this position must be able to operate the required heavy equipment associated with the program.
Other:
Criminal history checks, with acceptable results, are required.
Posting Type
Adjunct Faculty
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
2017-041-TEMP-P
Open Date
01/24/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
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