Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title Instructor, Public Safety Administration
Job Description
Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC) is currently the fourth largest
of North Carolina's 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.
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. The full-time Public Safety Administration faculty
member participates in the planning, implementation, evaluation, and revision
of the program curriculum. Faculty will also be required to teach in one or
more of our public safety areas depending on qualifications.
This job is campus-based and requires the instructor to be on campus.
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
updating and revising curriculum to maintain currency
developing new courses as needed to support the instructional mission
participating in the development and review of course and program/general
education outcomes as appropriate
developing, conducting and documenting appropriate assessment of student
learning in outcomes 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/Web-Advisor, Canvas)
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
providing academic advising
promoting retention/persistence by assisting students to develop
strategies for success
assisting students with the registration and graduation process
referring students to campus and community resources when appropriate
maintain student records
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.
Difficult Challenges
Contacts
Education Required
Bachelor's degree in Public Administration/Public Safety Administration OR
Bachelor's degree in a related field with 18 hours of credit in Public
Administration courses (e.g., public administration, grant writing,
ethics in government, public policy analysis, etc.) from a regionally
accredited post-secondary institution.
Qualifications to teach in one of the three public safety educational
tracks at the college, Criminal Justice (Law Enforcement), Emergency
Medical or Fire Protection
Education Preferred
Master's degree in Public Administration/Public Safety Administration OR
Master's degree in another related field with 18 hours of credit in Public
Administration courses (e.g., intro to public administration, grant
writing, ethics in government, public policy analysis, etc.) from a
regionally accredited post-secondary institution.
Experience Required
Five years of recent experience in providing administration to a public
safety or public service agency at the municipal, county, state, or
federal level.
Three years of post-secondary teaching or industry training experience in
public safety or public service administration 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 providing administration
to a public safety or public service agency at the municipal, county,
state, or federal level.
Greater than three years of post-secondary teaching or industry training
experience in public safety or public service administration 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:
Multi-task
Respect Diversity
Adapt to changing procedures, protocols or assignments.
Create and maintain a learner centered environment
Communicate effectively
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 Levels Two and Three in Canvas for instructors who teach online
or hybrid delivery methods (before the first day of the first semester
teaching)
Specific Departmental Requirements:
Stay abreast of CDC standards for employees, students, and visitors.
Physical Demands
Physical Activity: Long periods of standing and or walking
Environmental Hazard(s): <15%
Lifting: 20 < – > 50lbs.
Lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.
Stoop, bend, squat, lift, reach overhead
Other:
1. Criminal history checks with acceptable results are required.
2. Requires some evening and weekend hours
3. Must work at some off campus and community locations.
4. Must have a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
Posting Type Faculty
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number 2022-071-REG-P
Open Date 08/24/2023
Close Date 09/23/2023
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicants
This job is campus-based and requires the instructor to be on campus.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ().
Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Public Administration/Public Safety Administration OR Bachelor's degree in a related field with 18 hours of credit in Public Administration courses (e.g., public administration, grant writing, ethics in government, public policy analysis, etc.) from a regionally accredited post-secondary institution?
Yes
No
Do you have five years of recent experience in providing administration to a public safety or public service agency at the municipal, county, state, or federal level?
Yes
No
Do you have three years of post-secondary teaching or industry training experience in public safety or public service administration topics in any of the following formats: teaching courses, training sessions, conducting professional development workshops, and/or other continuing education seminars?
Yes
No
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Transcripts
Optional Documents
Curriculum Vitae
Other
License/Certification
