Instructor, Anatomy and Physiology - Adjunct

Guilford Technical Community College   Jamestown, NC   Full-time
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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, 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 individual will prepare and teach Anatomy and Physiology lecture and lab courses designed for Biology and Health Related programs. The faculty member must be able to instruct a wide variety of topics within the curriculum in a laboratory environment and may be required to teach day, evening and/or weekend hours.
Duties/Functions
Teaching 
Prepare & teach departmental courses to include: 
• developing learner centered lesson plans 
• employing teaching strategies & instructional materials for different learning styles 
• incorporating, as pedagogically appropriate, current technology in classroom, distance learning and laboratory environments 
• creating and modeling a quality learning environment that supports a diverse student population 
• preparing, distributing and utilizing instructional support materials, including course syllabi, supplementary materials, instructional media and other devices as appropriate 
• conducting appropriate assessment of student learning outcomes in courses and programs/general education as appropriate 
 
Professional Development 
Maintain a professional status that supports the instructional mission by: 
• participating in professional development activities to maintain currency in field; maintaining current credentials or licensures as required by program or accreditation 
• participating in professional development opportunities to advance teaching skills and strategies 
 
Administration 
Provide daily & ongoing oversight of facilities, equipment and student records to include: 
• maintaining classroom and laboratory spaces including upkeep of assigned equipment 
• providing for the security of facilities, equipment and instructional materials and maintaining safe working conditions 
• maintaining 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 regulations 
 
Student Support 
Provide an environment conducive to student success to include: 
• addressing student concerns in a timely manner 
• promoting retention/persistence by assisting students to develop strategies for success 
• referring 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.
Difficult Challenges Contacts Education Required
A master’s degree in Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, or related field with at least 18 graduate semester hours in anatomy and physiology from a regionally accredited post-secondary institution.
Education Preferred
Ph.D. in Anatomy and Physiology or Biological Sciences from a regionally accredited post-secondary institution.
Experience Required
Successful experience teaching in Biology or related subjects, at community college or university setting.
Experience Preferred
-Demonstrated teaching experience in Anatomy and Physiology. 
-Experience with assessment of student learning outcomes 
-Experience with distance learning and/or alternate instructional delivery systems
KSA Required
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: 
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 technology solutions.
KSA Preferred Department/Job Specific Requirements
Mandatory GTCC Trainings (upon initial hire) and annual updates as required; other required trainings may be added as needed): 
1. Reporting Requirements 
2. Discrimination & Anti-Harassment (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter) 
3. Shooter on Campus (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter) 
4. Personal Information Protection (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter) 
5. Ethics and Social Responsibility (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter) 
6. eLearning Level One (before the first day of the first semester teaching) 
7. eLearning Levels Two and Three for instructors who teach online or hybrid delivery methods (before the first day of the first semester teaching)
Physical Demands
1. May include teaching day and evening and/or weekend hours. 
2. Physical Requirements 
a. Ability to sit/stand for long periods of time b. Ability to mover between classrooms, buildings, and campuses. 
 
Other: 
1. Criminal history checks, with acceptable results, are required.
Posting Type Adjunct Faculty

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Guilford Technical Community College

Jamestown, NC