Fall 2018 Semester Adjunct (P/T) Instructors Various Disciplines

Gaston College Dallas, NC Full-time

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Education Dallas, NC Fall 2018 Semester Adjunct (Part time) Instructors Various Disciplines

Adult Basic and Secondary Education and Literacy Teachers and Instructors

Daily Tasks

Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs, abilities, and interests.
Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws or administrative policies.
Assign and grade class work and homework.
Observe and evaluate students' work to determine progress and make suggestions for improvement.
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.

Conduct classes, workshops, and demonstrations to teach principles, techniques, or methods in subjects, such as basic English language skills, life skills, and workforce entry skills.
Prepare and administer written, oral, and performance tests and issue grades in accordance with performance.
Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems or special academic interests.
Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
Observe students to determine qualifications, limitations, abilities, interests, and other individual characteristics.
Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
Register, orient, and assess new students according to standards and procedures.
Review instructional content, methods, and student evaluations to assess strengths and weaknesses, and to develop recommendations for course revision, development, or elimination.
Prepare students for further education by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible.
Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.
Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.
Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.
Select, order, and issue books, materials, and supplies for courses or projects.
Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons that promote learning, following approved curricula.
Attend professional meetings, conferences, and workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
Collaborate with other teachers and professionals in the development of instructional programs.
Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers, contests, or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.
Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.
Participate in publicity planning, community awareness efforts, and student recruitment.

Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors

Daily Tasks

Offer alternatives during classes to accommodate different levels of fitness.
Plan routines, choose appropriate music, and choose different movements for each set of muscles, depending on participants' capabilities and limitations.
Evaluate individuals' abilities, needs, and physical conditions, and develop suitable training programs to meet any special requirements.
Observe participants and inform them of corrective measures necessary for skill improvement.
Teach proper breathing techniques used during physical exertion.

Monitor participants' progress and adapt programs as needed.
Instruct participants in maintaining exertion levels to maximize benefits from exercise routines.
Teach and demonstrate use of gymnastic and training equipment such as trampolines and weights.
Explain and enforce safety rules and regulations governing sports, recreational activities, and the use of exercise equipment.
Provide students with information and resources regarding nutrition, weight control, and lifestyle issues.
Conduct therapeutic, recreational, or athletic activities.
Administer emergency first aid, wrap injuries, treat minor chronic disabilities, or refer injured persons to physicians.
Maintain fitness equipment.
Advise clients about proper clothing and shoes.

Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary

Daily Tasks

Supervise students' laboratory and clinical work.
Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory and clinic work, assignments, and papers.
Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as pharmacology, mental health nursing, and community health care practices.

Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
Demonstrate patient care in clinical units of hospitals.
Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
Mentor junior and adjunct faculty members.
Assess clinical education needs and patient and client teaching needs using a variety of methods.
Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks and laboratory equipment.
Maintain a clinical practice.
Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
Coordinate training programs with area universities, clinics, hospitals, health agencies, or vocational schools.
Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
Participate in campus and community events.

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Gaston College

Dallas, NC