Instructor, Political Science - Adjunct

Job DescriptionTeaching faculty at Guilford Technical Community College is 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. The instructor will be responsible for quality instruction and for effective participation and interest in the total affairs of the college.Under general supervision, the instructor will prepare and teach courses designed for transfer and support of career technical programs. These courses include POL120 – American Government, POL210 – Comparative Government, POL220 – International Relations, POL250 – Intro to Political Theory.Duties/FunctionsTeachingdeveloping learner centered lesson plansemploying teaching strategies & instructional materials for different learning stylesincorporating, as pedagogically appropriate, current technology in classroom, distance learning and laboratory environmentscreating and modeling a quality learning environment that supports a diverse student populationpreparing, distributing and utilizing instructional support materials, including course syllabi, supplementary materials, instructional media and other devices as appropriateconducting appropriate assessment of student learning outcomes in courses and programs/general education as appropriateProfessional Developmentparticipating in professional development activities to maintain currency in field; maintaining current credentials or licences as required by program or accreditationparticipating in professional development opportunities to advance teaching skills and strategiesAdministrationmaintaining classroom and laboratory spaces including upkeep of assigned equipmentproviding for the security of facilities, equipment and instructional materials and maintaining safe working conditionsmaintaining 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 regulationsStudent Supportconducting recruiting activitiespromoting retention/persistence by assisting students to develop strategies for successreferring students to campus and community resources when appropriateDemonstrate and model the College's employability skills: adaptability, communication, information processing, problem solving, responsibility and teamwork.Additional Duties and ResponsibilitiesMaintain student records.Perform all duties as assigned by supervisor.Education RequiredMaster's degree in Political Science or a related field from a regionally accredited university with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hour credits in Political Science.Education PreferredDoctoral degree in Political Science from a regionally accredited university.Experience RequiredPost-secondary teaching experience in Political Science.Experience PreferredCommunity college teaching experienceExperience with assessment of student learning outcomesExperience with distance learning and/or alternate instructional delivery systemsKSA RequiredMulti-taskSupport the Vision and Mission of the CollegeAdapt to changing procedures, protocols or assignments.Create and maintain a learner centered environmentCommunicate effectivelyAbility to effectively implement and apply technology solutions.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 maintain the Vision and Mission of the College, create and maintain a learner centered environment, communicate effectively, multi-task, and implement and apply technology solutions.Department/Job Specific RequirementsMandatory GTCC trainings (upon initial hire) and annual updates as required; other required trainings may be added as needed:Reporting RequirementsDiscrimination & Anti-Harassment (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)Shooter on Campus (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)Personal Information Protection (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)Ethics and Social Responsibility (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter)eLearning Level One (before the first day of the first semester teaching)eLearning Levels Two and Three for instructors who teach online or hybrid delivery methods (before the first day of the first semester teaching)Physical DemandsMay include teaching day and evening and on multiple campuses.OtherCriminal history checks, with acceptable results, are required.J-18808-Ljbffr