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Job Title
Instructor, Psychology – 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
courses designed for transfer and support of career technical
programs. These courses may include: PSY 150 – General Psychology,
PSY 241 – Developmental Psychology, PSY 281 – Abnormal Psychology,
PSY 237 – Social Psychology.
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:
• conducting recruiting activities
• 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:
• Maintain student records.
• Perform all duties as assigned by supervisor.
Difficult Challenges
Contacts
Education Required
Master’s degree in Psychology or a related field from a regionally
accredited university with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hour
credits in Psychology.
Education Preferred
Doctoral degree in Psychology from a regionally accredited
university
Experience Required
Post-secondary teaching experience in Psychology
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 (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)
Physical Demands
May include teaching day and evening and on multiple campuses
Other:
Criminal history checks, with acceptable results, are
required.
Posting Type
Adjunct Faculty
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
2019-020-TEMP-P
Open Date
09/21/2023
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
This position requires teaching in person classes.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts
• Curriculum Vitae
Optional Documents
• Other
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