Instructor, Cake Decorating - Adjunct

Job Title Instructor, Cake Decorating - Adjunct Position Information Part‑time Job Description 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 position will be responsible for providing quality instruction in basic to advance level cake decorating courses. The community education program consists of a wide variety of non‑credit personal and professional enrichment classes and special programs designed to meet a multiplicity of life‑long learning educational needs within the community. The faculty member may be assigned to teach at any of the GTCC campuses, which includes day, evenings or weekends. Duties / Functions Teaching Develop learner centered lesson plans. Employ teaching strategies and instructional materials for different learning styles. Incorporate, as pedagogically appropriate, current technology in classroom, distance learning and laboratory environments. Create and model a quality learning environment that supports a diverse student population. Prepare, distribute and utilize instructional support materials, including course syllabi, supplementary materials, instructional media and other devices as appropriate. Conduct appropriate assessment of student learning outcomes in courses and programs/general education as appropriate. Professional Development Participate in professional development activities to maintain currency in field; maintain current credentials or licenses as required by program or accreditation. Participate in professional development opportunities to advance teaching skills and strategies. Administration Provide daily & ongoing oversight of facilities, equipment and student records. Maintain classroom and laboratory spaces including upkeep of assigned equipment. Provide for the security of facilities, equipment and instructional materials and maintain safe working conditions. Maintain student records (e.g., grades and attendance) in accordance with established deadlines using a variety of technology‑based programs. Comply with all applicable college, state and federal rules and regulations. Student Support Provide an environment conducive to student success. Address student concerns in a timely manner. Promote retention/persistence by assisting students to develop strategies for success. Refer 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. Education Required High School Diploma or GED graduate. Education Preferred Associate’s Degree or higher from a regionally accredited post‑secondary institution. Experience Required Two years’ experience in cake decorating in a professional environment. Applicants must submit a project portfolio (photos) and/or documented industry experience. Teaching and/or industry training in any of the following formats: teaching courses, training sessions, conducting professional development workshops, and/or other continuing education seminars. Experience Preferred Greater than two years’ experience cake decorating in a professional environment as documented through portfolio or industry experience. KSA Required Multitask. Respect diversity. Adapt to changing procedures, protocols or assignments. Create and maintain a learner centered environment. Communicate effectively. Apply technology solutions effectively. Mandatory GTCC Trainings (upon initial hire and annual updates) Reporting Requirements. Discrimination & 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). Linking Student Learning Outcomes (within 30 days of hire). Moodle Certification (if teaching online or hybrid – within 30 days of hire). Physical Demands Teaching may include day and evening and/or weekend hours. Classroom setting. Various GTCC campuses. Other Criminal history checks, with acceptable results, are required. #J-18808-Ljbffr