Instructor-Textile Technology, 12-Month

Gaston College - Belmont, NC

Full-time

Belmont, NC

Educational Services

About the position

A full-time faculty member is a College employee whose primary assignment involves teaching or the direct support of teaching. The position of full-time faculty member is a demanding one that involves delivery of instruction, preparation and evaluation of such instruction, accessibility to students, committee assignments, and service to College and community.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assigned classes of instruction in the best manner to achieve student learning; present information, ideas, and skills in ways which are appropriate to a variety of learning styles and which show sensitivity to a diverse student population.
• Provide students with the approved course syllabus and relate instruction and evaluation to that syllabus.
• Treat students with tact and respect; maintain collegial relationships; and work productively as a member of a team.
• Evaluate achievement with timely interim and final performance evaluations and assign grades which reflect College policy and the achievement of course objectives as stated in the syllabus.
• Provide academic advising, maintain regular office hours, and maintain overall accessibility to students, which necessitates flexibility in arranging out-of-class consultations to accommodate student needs.
• Maintain instructional quality and effectiveness through constant and timely revisions of programs and course syllabi within assigned content area.
• Maintain class records and submit required reports in a timely manner.
• Develop new courses and select and recommend appropriate instructional materials, modalities, and textbooks.
• Serve on College committees.
• Attend and otherwise participate in scheduled department, division, and College meetings and participate in graduation.
• Maintain currency in content areas through appropriate professional development.
• Participate in activities that enhance the College's service to students and to the community.
• Serve as instructor for related continuing education customized training courses for textile industry professionals.

Requirements

• Master of Science degree in Textiles (or related field which may include Fashion Design or Fashion Merchandising) from a regionally accredited institution required.
• Must meet minimum SACSCOC criteria and the minimum criteria of other pertinent accrediting, licensing, and credentialing agencies in the area of teaching.
• Five years of work experience in textile industry preferred (ex: Product design, yarn production, fabric manufacturing, polymer/fiber science, textile education, fashion merchandising).
• The ability to incorporate technology and interactive strategies in teaching is required.
• Community college teaching experience and knowledge of curriculum development preferred.
• A strong work ethic, positive attitude, and the ability to collaborate well with others required.
• Must be willing to teach day, evening, and/or weekend classes and labs.
• Must be willing to teach through multiple modes at multiple instruction sites, including high school sites.