Instructor, Wedding & Event Planning - Adjunct

Instructor, Wedding & Event Planning - AdjunctJob Title Instructor, Wedding & Event Planning - AdjunctFull Time/Part TimeJob DescriptionTeaching 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/FunctionsTeachingdeveloping learner centered lesson plansemploying teaching strategies & instructional materials for different learning stylesincorporating, as pedagogically appropriate, current technology in classroom, distance learning and laboratory environmentscreating and modeling a quality learning environment that supports a diverse student populationpreparing, distributing and utilizing instructional support materials, including course syllabi, supplementary materials, instructional media and other devices as appropriateconducting appropriate assessment of student learning outcomes in courses and programs/general education as appropriateProfessional Developmentparticipating in professional development activities to maintain currency in field; maintaining current credentials or licensures as required by program or accreditationparticipating in professional development opportunities to advance teaching skills and strategiesAdministrationproviding daily & ongoing oversight of facilities, equipment and student records to include:maintaining classroom and laboratory spaces including upkeep of assigned equipmentproviding for the security of facilities, equipment and instructional materials and maintaining safe working conditionsmaintaining student records (e.g., grades and attendance) in accordance with established deadlines using a variety of technology-based programs (e.g., Colleague, Web Advisor, Moodle)compliance with all applicable college, state and federal rules and regulationsStudent Supportproviding an environment conducive to student success to include:addressing student concerns in a timely mannerpromoting retention/persistence by assisting students to develop strategies for successreferring students to campus and community resources when appropriateDemonstrate 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.ContactsEducation RequiredHigh School Diploma or GED graduate.Education PreferredAssociate Degree from an institutionally accredited college.Certified Event PlannerExperience RequiredExperience in planning weddings/events.Teaching and/or industry training experienceExperience PreferredTwo years’ experience in planning weddings/events.KSA RequiredExcellent organization skillsGood communication and people skillsA high level of attention to detail and creative mindsetKnowledgeable of the hospitality industryThe Instructor shall possess an understanding of and…