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Position Information
Job Title Instructor, Fire Protection Technology - Adjunct
Job Description
Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC) is currently the fourth largest
of NC. Community College System's 58 institutions. On our six campuses and
through our online offerings, we annually serve approximately 27,500 students,
60% of whom are students of color. We strive to offer programs that provide
equitable educational outcomes for all students representing all backgrounds,
including, but not limited to, ability, age, gender, race, religion, sexual
orientation, and socioeconomic status. At GTCC, we are committed to
cultivating a workplace culture of inclusion that welcomes, develops,
supports, and empowers employees. We are looking for an exceptional leader,
who shares our institutional mission, vision, and values, to join the
instructional team.
The Fire Protection Technology Adjunct Instructor at Guilford Technical
Community College will be responsible for supporting student success by
creating an optimum learning environment, responding to student needs,
managing effective instructional activities, assisting in the developing of
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.
The instructor will prepare and teach the Fire Protection Technology courses
in accordance with the requirements of the college. This position works
collaboratively with the Director of Fire Protection Technology and reports
directly to the Director of Fire Protection Technology.
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, 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
College Service
Support college-wide endeavors to include:
collaboration with faculty and staff from other divisions/departments to
promote communication, coordinate schedules and support student success
serving on department, division and college committees
participating in GTCC institutional initiatives
collaborating with educational partners, business/industry and/or external
agencies as appropriate to promote the instructional mission of GTCC
supporting collegiality and teaching excellence by actively participating
in the professional development of new and veteran faculty (e.g.,
mentoring and peer observation)
participating in extracurricular student activities/clubs
attending college professional development sessions,
college/division/department meetings, graduation and convocation, as
required
demonstrate and model the College's employability skills: adaptability,
communication, information processing, problem solving, responsibility and
teamwork.
perform all duties as assigned by supervisor
Demonstrate and model the College's employability skills: adaptability,
communication, information processing, problem solving, responsibility and
teamwork.
Difficult Challenges
Working independently
Working with little to no direction
Specific time constraints (Set by GTCC and Fire Protection Technology
Director)
Contacts
Director, Fire Protection Technology
Education Required
Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection or a closely related field with 18
graduate credit hours in fire protection from a regionally accredited
college/university
Education Preferred
Master's degree in Fire Protection or a closely related field from a
regionally accredited college/university.
Experience Required
Five years of recent experience in a fire protection/fire service field
setting and/or as an instructor in fire protection.
Three years of post-secondary teaching or industry training experience in
fire protection topics in any of the following formats: teaching courses,
training sessions, conducting professional development workshops, and/or
other continuing education seminars
Experience Preferred
Greater than five years of recent experience in a fire protection/fire
service field setting and/or as an instructor in fire protection.
Greater than three years of post-secondary teaching or industry training
experience in fire protection topics in any of the following formats:
teaching courses, training sessions, conducting professional development
workshops, and/or other continuing education seminars
Experience with assessment of student learning outcomes
Experience with distance learning and/or alternate instructional delivery
systems
Community College teaching or training experience preferred.
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
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
Physical Demands
Physical Activity: Primarily sitting
Environmental Hazard(s): <15%
Lifting: 20<->50lbs.
Lift up to 50-lbs unassisted
Stoop, bend, squat, lift, reach overhead
Other:
Criminal history checks with acceptable results, are required.
May include teaching day and evening and/or weekend hours
Must work at some off campus and community locations
Must have a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
Posting Type Adjunct Faculty
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number 2023-012-TEMP-P
Open Date 04/13/2023
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
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