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, 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 French courses designed for transfer and support of career technical programs. The faculty member must be able to instruct a wide variety of topics within the classroom, via Canvas, and manage concepts/resources in an online learning laboratory environment. Candidates may be required to teach day, evening and/or weekend hours.
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 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’s degree in French or a related field from an institutionally accredited university with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hour credits in French.
Education Preferred
Doctoral degree in French from an institutionally accredited university
Experience Required
Post-secondary teaching experience in French
Experience Preferred
- Community College teaching experience
- Post-secondary teaching experience in French
- 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. 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
Mandatory GTCC Trainings (upon initial hire) and annual updates as required; other required trainings may be added as needed):
- 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
2026-032-TEMP-P
Special Instructions to Applicants
This posting is for an ongoing pool. Openings may or may not exist at this time. Applications are evaluated on an as-needed basis only when hiring managers have a temporary position that needs to be filled or class(es) that need to be staffed from semester-to-semester.
