Guilford Technical Community College
Instructor, Visual Arts - Adjunct
Guilford Technical Community College, Jamestown, North Carolina, United States, 27282
Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title Instructor, Visual Arts - Adjunct
Full Time/Part Time Part-time
Job Description
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.
Under general supervision, this individual will prepare and teach visual arts courses designed for transfer programs and in support of career technical programs. The faculty member must be able to instruct a variety of classes within the classroom, via Canvas, and manage concepts/resources in an online learning laboratory environment. Candidates may be required to teach day, and/or evening hours. These courses may include Art Appreciation, Art History, Drawing, Two-Dimensional Design, Three-Dimensional Design, Painting, Figure Drawing, Sculpture, Ceramics, Printmaking and Digital Photography.
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, Self-Service, Canvas) 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 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:
Maintain student records. Perform all duties as assigned by supervisor. Difficult Challenges
Contacts
Education Required
Master of Fine Art or Master of Art from an accredited University for Art Appreciation and /or studio art courses. MA or Ph.D. in Art History, or MFA /MA with 18 graduate hours in art history from an accredited University for Art History and/or Art Appreciation. Education Preferred
Experience Required
Post-secondary teaching experience in Visual Art or Art History. Experience Preferred
Community college teaching experience Post-secondary teaching experience in studio art courses. Post-secondary teaching experience in studio art courses. Post-secondary teaching experience in art history and/or art appreciation courses. Work experience in the Visual Arts. 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. Supporting the Vision and Mission 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.
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): Reporting Requirements Discrimination & Anti-Harassment (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter) Shooter on Campus (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter) Personal Information Protection (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter) Ethics and Social Responsibility (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter) Linking Student Learning Outcomes (within 30 days of hire) Canvas Certification (if teaching online or hybrid - within 30 days of hire)
Physical Demands
May include teaching day and evening and on multiple campuses
Other: Criminal history checks, with acceptable results, are required.
Posting Type Adjunct Faculty
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number 2025-043-TEMP-P
Open Date 09/03/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Position Information
Job Title Instructor, Visual Arts - Adjunct
Full Time/Part Time Part-time
Job Description
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.
Under general supervision, this individual will prepare and teach visual arts courses designed for transfer programs and in support of career technical programs. The faculty member must be able to instruct a variety of classes within the classroom, via Canvas, and manage concepts/resources in an online learning laboratory environment. Candidates may be required to teach day, and/or evening hours. These courses may include Art Appreciation, Art History, Drawing, Two-Dimensional Design, Three-Dimensional Design, Painting, Figure Drawing, Sculpture, Ceramics, Printmaking and Digital Photography.
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, Self-Service, Canvas) 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 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:
Maintain student records. Perform all duties as assigned by supervisor. Difficult Challenges
Contacts
Education Required
Master of Fine Art or Master of Art from an accredited University for Art Appreciation and /or studio art courses. MA or Ph.D. in Art History, or MFA /MA with 18 graduate hours in art history from an accredited University for Art History and/or Art Appreciation. Education Preferred
Experience Required
Post-secondary teaching experience in Visual Art or Art History. Experience Preferred
Community college teaching experience Post-secondary teaching experience in studio art courses. Post-secondary teaching experience in studio art courses. Post-secondary teaching experience in art history and/or art appreciation courses. Work experience in the Visual Arts. 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. Supporting the Vision and Mission 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.
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): Reporting Requirements Discrimination & Anti-Harassment (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter) Shooter on Campus (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter) Personal Information Protection (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter) Ethics and Social Responsibility (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher thereafter) Linking Student Learning Outcomes (within 30 days of hire) Canvas Certification (if teaching online or hybrid - within 30 days of hire)
Physical Demands
May include teaching day and evening and on multiple campuses
Other: Criminal history checks, with acceptable results, are required.
Posting Type Adjunct Faculty
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number 2025-043-TEMP-P
Open Date 09/03/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants