Instructor, Health & Physical Education- Adjunct

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title
Instructor, Health & Physical Education- Adjunct

Full 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, 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 Health & Physical Education courses within the department. Instructional responsibilities require a broad-based knowledge of the health & physical education field. The individual 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 and Responsibilities:

• Perform all duties as assigned by supervisor.

Difficult Challenges

Contacts

Education Required

• Master’s degree in a Physical Education field e.g., Physical Education, Kinesiology, Sports Studies, Sports Sciences, Physiology of Exercise, from a regionally accredited university with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hour credits in Health & Physical Education
• Current certification in specific sport/skill
• Current certification in CPR, First Aid, AED

Education Preferred

• Doctoral degree in a Physical Education field e.g., Physical Education, Kinesiology, Sports Studies, Sports Sciences, Physiology of Exercise, from a regionally accredited university

Experience Required

• Post-secondary teaching experience in Health & Physical Education

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 Health & Physical Education 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, Health & Physical Education 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

The following (compliance) training is required and must be completed within the first 30 days of hire with annual refresher training thereafter: (additional training may be added as needed)

• Reporting Requirements
• Anti-Discrimination/Harassment & Title IX
• Safety/Shooter on Campus
• Personal Information Protection Training ( PIP )
• Ethics and Social Responsibility
• eLearning Level One in Canvas before the first day of the first semester teaching
• 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
• Specific Departmental Requirements:

Stay abreast of CDC standards for employees, students, and visitors.

• Physical Requirements
  • Hear and see
  • Stand extended periods of time (up to 4 hours)
  • Lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.
  • Stoop, bend, squat, lift, reach overhead
  • Use and manipulate Health & Physical Education equipment according to industry standards
  • Participate in and demonstrate physical aspects of Health & Physical Education work and physical training

Physical Demands

Physical Activity: Long periods of standing and or walking
Environmental Hazard(s): 30-70%
Lifting: =>50lbs.

Criminal history checks with acceptable results, are required.

Posting Type
Adjunct Faculty

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
2022-021-TEMP-P

Open Date
03/20/2023

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

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

1. Transcripts
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Portfolio
4. License/Certification