Instructor, Wedding & Event Planning - Adjunct (Re-Advertised)

Teaching faculty at Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC) 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 position will be responsible for providing quality instruction to prepare and teach students the necessary workplace skillset to serve as a Wedding and/or Event Planner. The community education program consists of a wide variety of personal enrichment classes and special programs designed to meet a multiplicity of life-long learning educational needs within the community.
Duties/FunctionsTeaching
Prepare & teach departmental courses to include:

• Developing learner centered lesson plans
• Preparing, distributing and utilizing instructional support materials, including course syllabi, supplementary materials, instructional media and other devices as appropriate
• Employing teaching strategies & instructional materials for different learning styles
• Conducting appropriate assessment of student learning outcomes in courses and programs/general education as appropriate
• Creating and modeling a quality learning environment that supports a diverse student population
• Incorporating, as pedagogically appropriate, current technology in classroom, distance learning and laboratory environments

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:

• Providing for the security of facilities, equipment and instructional materials and maintaining safe working conditions
• Maintaining classroom and laboratory spaces including upkeep of assigned equipment
• Complying with all applicable college, state and federal rules and regulations
• 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)

Student Support
Provide an environment conducive to student success to include:

• Referring students to campus and community resources when appropriate
• Promoting retention/persistence by assisting students to develop strategies for success
• Addressing student concerns in a timely manner

• 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

• High School Diploma or GED graduate.

Education Preferred

• Associate Degree from a regionally accredited post-secondary institution.
• Certified Event Planner

Experience Required

• Experience in planning weddings/events.
• Teaching and/or industry training experience

Experience Preferred

• Two years’ experience in planning weddings/events.

KSA Required

• Excellent organization skills
• Good communication and people skills
• A high level of attention to detail and creative mindset
• Knowledgeable of the hospitality industry

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 RequirementsMandatory 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. Moodle Certification (if teaching online or hybrid – within 30 days of hire)
Physical Demands

• May include teaching day and evening and/or weekend hours.
• Various GTCC campuses
• Classroom Setting

Other:

• Criminal history checks, with acceptable results, are required.

Posting Type Adjunct FacultyPosting Detail Information

Posting Number
2018-061-TEMP-P

Open Date
07/07/2023

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants