Instructor, Mechanical Engineering Technology - Adjunct

Job Title Instructor, Mechanical Engineering Technology - Adjunct Job Description 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. They will be responsible for quality instruction and for effective participation and interest in the total affairs of the college. Duties / Functions Teaching Develop learner centered lesson plans Employ teaching strategies & 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 Develop, conduct and document 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 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 (e.g., Colleague, WebAdvisor, Moodle) Comply with all applicable college, state and federal rules and regulations Student Support 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 Maintain student records. Perform all duties as assigned by supervisor. Education Required Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology or a related engineering discipline from a regionally accredited institution. Education Preferred Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology or a related engineering discipline from a regionally accredited institution. Experience Required 3 years of relevant industry experience within the last 10 years. Teaching and/or industry training experience in Mechanical Engineering Technology course content (e.g., drafting and computer modeling, manufacturing processes, mechanical systems, and testing and inspecting systems) Experience with engineering computing applications (e.g., AutoCAD, Solidworks, Revit, MATLAB, Rhino, etc.) Experience Preferred Post‑secondary teaching experience Experience with assessment of student learning outcomes Experience with distance learning and/or alternate instructional delivery systems KSA Required 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. Department/Job Specific Requirements Mandatory GTCC Trainings (upon initial hire) and annual updates as required; other required trainings may be added as needed: Reporting Requirements Discrimination & Anti‑Harassment (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter) Shutter 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 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 May include teaching day and evening and on multiple campuses Other Criminal history checks, with acceptable results, are required. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.