Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title
Instructor, Entertainment Technology - 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.
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 entertainment technologies
professional to join our team. Under general supervision, this
individual will teach in the Entertainment Technologies program.
Courses may include, but are not limited to, live sound production
concert lighting, recording engineering, music business, equipment
maintenance, and introduction to entertainment. 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 programs within a community
college setting. Successful applicants will be placed into our pool
of adjuncts to be assigned sections or serve as substitute
instructors on an as needed basis.
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
updating and revising curriculum to maintain currency
developing new courses as needed to support the instructional
mission
participating in the development and review of course and
program/general education outcomes 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:
- 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
- Bachelor’s Degree in Music Technology, Entertainment
Technology, Theatre Technology Scenic and Lighting Design, or
related field from an institutionally accredited
college/university.
Education Preferred
- Master’s Degree in Music Technology, Entertainment Technology,
Theatre Technology Scenic and Lighting Design, or related field
from an institutionally accredited college/university.
Experience Required
- 3 years of relevant industry experience in concert sound and
lighting, recording engineering, or music business.
- One year of post-secondary teaching and/or professional
training experience in any of the following formats: teaching
credit or non-credit courses, training sessions, conducting
professional development workshops, and/or other continuing
education seminars.
Experience Preferred
- More than 3 years of relevant industry experience in concert
sound and lighting, recording engineering, or music business.
- Community College teaching experience
- Experience with assessment of student learning outcomes
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:
- Multi-task
- Support 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.
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):
1) Reporting Requirements
2) Discrimination & Anti-Harassment (within 30 days of hire;
annual refresher thereafter)
3) Shooter on Campus (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher
thereafter)
4) Personal Information Protection (within 30 days of hire; annual
refresher thereafter)
5) Ethics and Social Responsibility (within 30 days of hire; annual
refresher thereafter)
6) eLearning Level One in Canvas (before the first day of the first
semester teaching)
Physical Demands
- Physical Activity: Long periods of standing and or walking
- Environmental Hazard(s): <15%
- Lifting: 2050lbs.
- Criminal history checks with acceptable results, are
required.
Posting Type
Adjunct Faculty
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
2026-067-TEMP-P
Open Date
08/13/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Please indicate your teaching availability:
- On Campus Only
- Online Only
- Both On Campus and Online
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
- Transcripts
Optional Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Media File
- Portfolio
- Other