Instructor, Biology – Adjunct

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Job Title

Instructor, Biology – 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. They 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
biology courses designed for college transfer 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, Self-Service,
Canvas)
• 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 and Responsibilities:
• Perform all duties as assigned by supervisor.

Difficult Challenges

Contacts

Education Required
• A master’s degree in Biology or related field with at least 18
graduate semester hours in biology from a regionally accredited
post-secondary institution.

Education Preferred
• Ph.D. in Biological Sciences or related field from a regionally
accredited post-secondary institution.

Experience Required
• Successful experience teaching in Biology or related subjects,
at community college or university setting.

Experience Preferred
• 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. They 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

1.May include teaching day and evening and/or weekend hours.

2. Physical Requirements

a. Maintain student records.

b. Perform all duties as assigned by supervisor.

Other:

1. Criminal history checks, with acceptable results, are
required.

Posting Type

Adjunct Faculty

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

2024-050-TEMP-P

Open Date

04/29/2024

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents
• Transcripts
• Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents
• Letter of Recommendation
• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Other
• License/Certification

 

 

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