Instructor, T Adjunct

Posting Type

Adjunct Faculty

Teaching faculty at Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC) 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 be responsible for providing students with instructional training to support transition to employment and post-secondary education for 16-21 year olds with Autism Spectrum Disorder by using the T-STEP program developed by TEACCH Autism Program at the UNC School of Medicine. Instructor will provide a broad range of personal, academic, and career counseling services related to goal setting, executive function, emotion regulation, and social skills.

The faculty member may be assigned to teach or meet with students at any of the GTCC campuses.

• 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

• 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

• Providing 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, Web Advisor, Moodle)
• Complying with all applicable college, state and federal rules and regulations

• 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.

• Perform all duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Bachelor's degree in Special Education, Psychology, or related field from a regionally accredited post-secondary institution.

• Master's Degree in Special Education, Psychology, or related field from a regionally accredited post-secondary institution.

The Instructor shall possess an understanding of and commitment to the nature and role of the Community College, particularly its