Notice of Job Opening POSTING DATE: 3/30/2023 POSITION: 6825 TEMPORARY INSTRUCTOR: COLLEGE SKILLS DEPARTMENT: ACC-Academic Connections APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: 6/3/2025 Classification Code UG70 / Slot 0000 For ALL Faculty Positions - An unofficial/student copy of your transcript must be submitted along with your on-line application if the position you are applying for requires a degree and/or certificate. Official transcripts are required when you begin employment. For Staff Positions - If you are applying for a position that requires a degree and/or certificate, an official transcript will be required when you begin employment. ***International transcripts must be evaluated through World Education Services*** If you are applying for a position that requires current Licensures/Certificates- a copy must be submitted along with your on-line application. Official current licensures/certificates will be required when you begin employment. Please feel free to submit any electronic documents with your on-line application as an attachment. ANTICIPATED SALARY RANGE: $39.40 HOURS: Day classes with possible evening courses as well CAMPUS: Thomas E. Barton Campus GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES The Academic Connections department is a key part of the School of Academic Advancement. In the School of Academic Advancement, approximately 150 faculty and staff deliver transitional/developmental, ESL, and orientation success courses as well as academic services that support students from admissions to graduation. Often collaborating with each other, functional areas with the School of Academic Advancement include Transitional Studies, ESL, and College Skills courses; advising and transfer; placement and academic testing centers; libraries and computer labs; creative inquiry undergraduate research; tutoring and coaching services; first year experience; civic engagement; financial education center; and an emergency food pantry. The mission of the Academic Connections department is to provide students with a skill set to achieve success throughout college and beyond. Through orientation success courses-which are offered day, night, and weekend in face-to-face, online, fast-track, and learning community formats-department faculty provide success guidance and strategies for approximately 2,000 students (fall and spring terms combined) who have recently graduated from high school or are returning to college after being in the workforce. Faculty members have designed courses to help students learn about campus resources; build time management skills; improve study, note-taking, and test-taking skills; identify learning styles; and explore career options. Through a peer leader program, faculty members recruit seasoned students to serve as role models and leaders in classes. The department also seeks to develop students beyond the classroom. Through a first year experience program, faculty host engaging activities to help students successfully transition into college by connecting them with resources and services. Campus and Civic Engagement, which encompasses service learning and volunteerism, enhances the student academic experiences and encourages leadership development through service. Based on financial literacy skills taught in the department's courses, a financial education center empowers students to attain academic, career, and life goals. Students with the most critical needs may also use the services of an emergency food pantry, which links to the financial center. In this challenging role, you will be supporting the ACC-Academic Connections department at Greenville Technical College. Duties may include any or all of the following. Teach College Skills courses (103 and 105) Prepare lectures/syllabi/tests Grade/assess student work Develop/implement new classroom strategies Consult with students Advise on academic progress Perform other duties as assigned Greenville Technical College is one of the largest institutions of higher learning in South Carolina and we invite you to consider becoming a part of our team! GTC promotes a respectful campus culture that reflects appreciation for all at all levels. Visit www.gvltec.edu/diversity to learn more. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS A Master's degree PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS * Master's degree in a teaching discipline, counseling, student affairs or closely related field. * Familiar with Greenville Technical College student services and organizations. * Have the ability to work with colleagues/students and to convey knowledge in a form that students can understand. * Adaptable to students' needs, to different teaching situations, and be able to motivate students. * Able to work in teams and independently. * Previous higher education teaching or student affairs experience. Greenville Technical College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans are encouraged to apply (EOE/AA/M/F/D/V) It is the policy of Greenville Technical College, in accordance with applicable laws, to recruit, hire, train, and promote people throughout all college levels, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, or national origin, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. All employment decisions shall be consistent with the principle of equal employment opportunity. *Greenville Technical College is a tobacco-free institution*
Salary: $39.40 an hour
Employment Type: Temporary
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