Instructor, Certified Production Technician (CPT) Course - Adjunct

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Job Title
Instructor, Certified Production Technician (CPT) Course - 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 the MSSC approved Certified Production Technician curriculum to students enrolled in the Workforce & Continuing Education Training program. The purpose of this training is to equip students with the necessary occupation-specific and employability skills needed for success in career pathways in advanced manufacturing.

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 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

• High School Diploma, or equivalent

Education Preferred

• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Education, or other related fields from an accredited post-secondary institution.
• MSSC Authorized Instructor. Authorization/certification to teach MSSC Certified Production Technician ( CPT ) or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment.

Experience Required

• Three years working in an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Two years of technical/engineering/mechanical experience.
• Teaching and/or industry training experience in any of the following formats: teaching courses, training sessions, conducting professional development workshops, and/or other continuing education seminars.
• At least one year of supervisory experience

Experience Preferred

• Experience with assessment of student learning outcomes
• Experience with distance learning and/or alternate instructional delivery systems

KSA Required

• Proficiency with MS® Office software.

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. Linking Student Learning Outcomes (within 30 days of hire)
7. Moodle Certification (if teaching online or hybrid – within 30 days of hire)

Physical Demands

1. May include teaching day and evening and/or weekend hours.
2. Typical settings specific to discipline classroom, computer lab space or shop space.
3. May include teaching on the Greensboro, Jamestown, High Point or Cameron Campus, as assigned.
4. Physical Requirements:
a. Stand for extended periods of time.
b. Lift at least 25 pounds.

Other:

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

Posting Type
Adjunct Faculty

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
2023-007-TEMP-P

Open Date
03/10/2023

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents Optional Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Transcripts
4. Other