What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructor, Digital Media Technology - Multimedia - Adjunct position at Guilford Technical Community College?
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 multimedia production and design courses designed for the Digital Media Technology program. The faculty member must be able to instruct a wide variety of topics within the curriculum in a laboratory and/or online environment and may be required to teach day, or evening hours. Topics may include basic digital media techniques, multimedia production, video editing, 2D animation, content creation, concept development, digital design, generative AI tools, 3D modeling, and emerging digital media technologies.
Duties/Functions
Under general supervision, this individual will prepare and teach multimedia production and design courses designed for the Digital Media Technology program. The faculty member must be able to instruct a wide variety of topics within the curriculum in a laboratory and/or online environment and may be required to teach day, or evening hours. Topics may include basic digital media techniques, multimedia production, video editing, 2D animation, content creation, concept development, digital design, generative AI tools, 3D modeling, and emerging digital media technologies.
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.
Additional Duties and Responsibilities:
- Maintain student records.
- Perform all duties as assigned by supervisor.
- Bachelors degree in digital media, multimedia, new media, or related fields from an institutionally accredited college/university
- Masters degree in digital media, multimedia, new media, or related fields from an institutionally accredited college/university.
- Quality Matters and/or ACUE certifications.
- 3 years of relevant industry or field experience in digital marketing, social media marketing, or content creation projects
- Proficiency with Canva for producing multimedia content
- One year of teaching and/or industry training experience in digital marketing, social media marketing, or content creation project topics in any of the following formats: teaching courses, training sessions, conducting professional development workshops, and/or other continuing education seminars.
- More than 3 years of relevant industry or field experience in digital marketing, social media marketing, or content creation projects
- Postsecondary teaching experience
- Proficiency in Figma for user interfaces (UI) and user experiences (UX) design
- Proficiency in 3D modeling and animation
- Experience with assessment of student learning outcomes
- Experience with distance learning and/or alternate instructional delivery systems
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
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
- May include teaching online classes.
- 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 in Canvas before the first day of the first semester teaching
- eLearning Level Two in Canvas for instructors who teach online or hybrid delivery methods before the first day of the first semester teaching in that format
- Physical Activity: Primarily sitting
- Environmental Hazard(s): <15%
- Lifting: <=20lbs.
- Criminal history checks with acceptable results, are required.
- May include teaching day and evening and/or weekend hours
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
2026-015-TEMP-P
Open Date
04/20/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
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