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Instructor, Artificial Intelligence (AI) - Adjunct

Full Time/Part Time

Job Description

SUMMARY OF THE JOB :

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 courses designed to prepare students to utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) more effectively, including the use of tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Microsoft Co-Pilot, etc. Areas of instructional emphasis include applied hands-on learning, AI Literacy and Responsible Use, Generative AI and Emerging Tools, and foundational concepts for clear application. The faculty member must be able to instruct a wide variety of topics within the curriculum in a classroom environment and may be required to teach day, evening and/or weekend hours. Flexibility to teach on any of GTCC multiple campuses (Greensboro, Jamestown, High Point or Cameron campus.)

Duties/Functions

ESSENTIAL 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:

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.

Education Required

Minimum requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in artificial intelligence, computer science, data science, computer information systems or a related field from an institutionally accredited college or university.
Experience in at least one programming language (e.g., Python), data literacy, machine learning and AI tools.

Education Preferred

Preferred requirements:

Master’s degree in artificial intelligence, computer science, data science, computer information systems or a related field from an institutionally accredited college or university.
Current industry recognized certifications in any of the following: Google Pro Machine Learning Engineering, Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate, AWS Certified Machine Learning – Specialty, TensorFlow Developer Certificate, etc.

Experience Required

Minimum requirements:

Two years of professional experience in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science or a related technical field.
Teaching and/or industry training experience in AI concepts including, Machine Learning Fundamentals, Data Analysis and Modeling, and AI Applications in any of the following formats: teaching courses, training sessions, conducting professional development workshops, and/or other continuing education seminars.

Experience Preferred

Preferred requirements:

Greater than two years industry experiences applying AI in business, healthcare, education, or other applied domains.
Post secondary teaching experience.
Experience with assessment of student learning outcomes.
Experience with teaching distance learning (online) and/or alternate instructional delivery systems.

KSA Required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES :

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:

Multi-task
Supporting the vision and mission of the college
Adapt to changing procedures, protocols or assignments
Create and maintain a learner centered environment
Communicate effectively
Ability to effectively implement and apply technology solutions

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)

Criminal history checks, with acceptable results, are required.

Physical Demands

May include teaching day and evening and on multiple campuses (Greensboro, Jamestown, High Point or Cameron campus.)
Typical settings specific to discipline classroom or computer lab space.
Physical Requirements
- Stand for extended periods of time.
- Lift at least 25 pounds

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