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.
The Division of Business, Creative & Performing Arts at Guilford Technical Community College seeks an energetic, enthusiastic, and collaborative theatre professional to join our team. Under general supervision, this individual will prepare and teach Drama/Theatre courses in our Associate in Fine Arts in Theatre program. Courses may include but are not limited to Theater Appreciation; Theater History; Acting; Directing; Stagecraft; and Play Production. The successful candidate should be prepared to integrate technology skills into the classroom, be available to teach at times and locations that meet the needs of students, and be committed to working constructively with all facets of our program within a community college setting.
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
- developing, conducting and documenting 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, Canvas)
- 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:
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Perform all duties as assigned by supervisor.
Difficult Challenges Contacts Education Required
- Master’s degree or Master of Fine Arts degree in Drama/Theater Arts from an institutionally accredited college/university
Education Preferred
- Doctoral degree in Drama or Theater Arts from a regionally accredited college or university
Experience Required
- One year of post-secondary teaching experience in drama, theater arts, or a related field of study or industry training experience
Experience Preferred
- More than one year of post-secondary teaching experience in drama, theater arts, or a related field of study or industry training experience
- Experience in Stagecraft, Lighting Design and Operation, or Sound Design and Operation
- Experience directing or coordinating theater productions
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. Support 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
- May include teaching day and evening and/or weekend hours.
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 (before the first day of the first semester teaching)
Physical Demands
- Physical Activity: Significant climbing and or crawling
- Environmental Hazard(s): 30-70%
- Lifting: =>50lbs.
- Criminal history checks with acceptable results, are required.
- May include teaching day and evening and/or weekend hours
- Physical Requirements
a. Standing extensive period of time.
b. Hear and see.
Posting Type Adjunct Faculty
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
2026-068-TEMP-P
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