Instructor, Business Writing and Copywriting- Adjunct

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 courses designed to prepare students to utilize Business writing and Copywriting more effectively in the workplace. Areas of instruction in designing lesson plans covering copywriting formulas, SEO strategies, brand voice development and digital marketing trends, hands-on experience producing real-world documents, and preparing students for diverse, professional environments. The faculty member must be able to instruct a wide variety of topics within the curriculum in a classroom environment and may be required to teach day, evening and/or weekend hours. Flexibility to teach on any of GTCC’s multiple campuses (Greensboro, Jamestown, High Point or Cameron campus).

Prepare & teach departmental courses to include:

Maintain a professional status that supports the instructional mission by:

Provide daily & ongoing oversight of facilities, equipment and student records to include:

Provide an environment conducive to student success to include:

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. Supports the mission and vision of the college

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.

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. Linking Student Learning Outcomes (within 30 days of hire)

7. Canvas Certification (if teaching online or hybrid – within 30 days of hire)

Other:
1. Criminal history checks, with acceptable results, are required.

1. May include teaching day and evening and on multiple campuses

2. Typical settings specific to discipline classroom or computer lab space

3. Physical Requirements

a. Stand for extended periods of time

b. Lift at least 25 pounds