Instructor, Astronomy - Adjunct

Posting Details Position Information Job Title Instructor, Astronomy - Adjunct Full Time/Part Time Part-time Job Description Teaching faculty at Guilford Technical Community College areresponsible for supporting student success by creating an optimumlearning environment, responding to student needs, managingeffective instructional activities, modeling employability skills,demonstrating professionalism, developing cooperative workrelationships with other faculty and staff, supporting collegeadministrative requirements, and maintaining competency in theirinstructional field. He/she will be responsible for qualityinstruction and for effective participation and interest in thetotal affairs of the college. Under general supervision, this individual will prepare and teachastronomy courses designed for transfer and support of careertechnical programs. The faculty member must be able to instruct awide variety of topics within the curriculum in a laboratoryenvironment and may be required to teach day, evening and/orweekend hours. Duties/Functions Teaching developing learner centered lesson plans employing teaching strategies & instructional materials fordifferent learning styles incorporating, as pedagogically appropriate, current technologyin classroom, distance learning and laboratory environments creating and modeling a quality learning environment thatsupports a diverse student population preparing, distributing and utilizing instructional supportmaterials, including course syllabi, supplementary materials,instructional media and other devices as appropriate conducting appropriate assessment of student learning outcomesin courses and programs/general education as appropriate Professional Development participating in professional development activities tomaintain currency in field; maintaining current credentials orlicensures as required by program or accreditation participating in professional development opportunities toadvance teaching skills and strategies Administration maintaining classroom and laboratory spaces including upkeep ofassigned equipment providing for the security of facilities, equipment andinstructional materials and maintaining safe workingconditions maintaining student records (e.g., grades and attendance) inaccordance with established deadlines using a variety oftechnology-based programs (e.g., Colleague, WebAdvisor,Moodle) complying with all applicable college, state and federal rulesand regulations Student Support addressing student concerns in a timely manner promoting retention/persistence by assisting students todevelop strategies for success referring students to campus and community resources whenappropriate Demonstrate and model the College’s employability skills:adaptability, communication, information processing, problemsolving, responsibility and teamwork. Additional Duties and Responsibilities: Perform all duties as assigned by supervisor. Difficult Challenges Contacts Education Required Master’s degree in Astronomy or a related field (e.g.,Planetary Science, Astrophysics) from a regionally accrediteduniversity with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hour credits inAstronomy Education Preferred Doctoral degree in Astronomy or related field from a regionallyaccredited university Experience Required Post-­secondary teaching experience in Astronomy. Experience Preferred Experience with assessment of student learning outcomes Experience with distance learning and/or alternateinstructional delivery systems Community college teaching experience KSA Required The Instructor shall possess an understanding of and commitment tothe nature and role of the Community College, particularly its“open door” policy. He/she shall have demonstrated personal andprofessional competence for the responsibilities assigned. TheInstructor must be able to:

1. Multi-task
2. Respect Diversity
3. Adapt to changing procedures, protocols or assignments.
4. Create and maintain a learner centered environment
5. Communicate effectively
6. Ability to effectively implement and apply technologysolutions

KSA Preferred Department/Job Specific Requirements The following (compliance) training is required and must becompleted within the first 30 days of hire with annual refreshertraining 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 firstsemester teaching eLearning Level Two in Canvas for instructors who teach onlineor hybrid delivery methods before the first day of the firstsemester teaching in that format Physical Demands Physical Activity: Primarily sitting Environmental Hazard(s): Lifting: Criminal history checks with acceptable results, arerequired. May include teaching day and evening and/or weekend hours Posting Type Adjunct Faculty #J-18808-Ljbffr The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.