Instructor, Paralegal Technology – Adjunct Contract

Posting Type: Adjunct Faculty

Job Description Summary:
At Guilford Technical Community
College (GTCC), we are dedicated to transforming lives through education and creating a lasting impact on our
community. We invite passionate and innovative educators to join our mission-driven team, where you can enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance
and competitive benefits, including a robust pension plan. Our beautiful, well-maintained campuses provide an inspiring environment for both
teaching and learning, within an atmosphere of collaboration and excellence. At GTCC, you’ll be part of a
supportive, dynamic, and inclusive culture committed to delivering exceptional results, making it a truly amazing place to work and
thrive.

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. He/she will be responsible
for quality instruction and for effective participation and interest in the total affairs of the college.

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
• updating and revising curriculum to maintain currency
• developing new
  courses as needed to support the instructional mission
• participating in the development and review of course and program/general
  education outcomes as appropriate
• developing, conducting and documenting appropriate assessment of student learning in outcomes
  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:

• conducting recruiting activities
• providing academic advising
• promoting
  retention/persistence by assisting students to develop strategies for success
• assisting students with the registration and
  graduation process
• referring students to campus and community resources when appropriate
• maintain student
  records

College Service
Support college-wide endeavors to include:

• collaboration with
  faculty and staff from other divisions/departments to promote communication, coordinate schedules and support student
  success
• serving on department, division and college committees
• participating in GTCC institutional
  initiatives
• collaborating with educational partners, business/industry and/or external agencies as appropriate to promote the
  instructional mission of GTCC
• supporting collegiality and teaching excellence by actively participating in
  the professional development of new and veteran faculty (e.g., mentoring and peer observation)
• participating in extracurricular
  student activities/clubs
• attending college professional development sessions, college/division/department meetings, graduation and
  convocation, as required
• demonstrate and model the College’s employability skills: adaptability, communication, information
  processing, problem solving, responsibility and teamwork.
• perform all duties as assigned by supervisor

Education Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, or Criminal Justice; or a Juris
  Doctorate from a regionally accredited post-secondary institution
• Currently admitted to the practice of law either as an attorney in
  any United States jurisdiction OR as a NC Certified Paralegal

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

Department/Job Specific Requirements:
The following (compliance) training is required and must be completed
within the first 30 days of hire with annual refresher training 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 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

Physical Demands :
Physical Activity: Primarily sitting
Environmental Hazard(s): <15%
Lifting:
<=20lbs.
Criminal history checks with acceptable results, are required.