Continuing Education Instructor - Business & Industry

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Job Title:  

Continuing Education Instructor - Business & Industry

Agency:

Central Georgia Technical College

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000005586

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

GROSS ANNUAL SALARY IS MID-$50,000

Job Description:

Position Summary: 

The Continuing Education Instructor in the Business and Industry areas will be responsible for non-credit instruction and evaluating students’ progress in obtaining goals and objectives.  Maintains qualifications for employment as described by the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) Policy Manual and accreditation standards. Follows rules and regulations as described by the TCSG Policy Manual and other policies and procedures established by the institution. Position may involve teaching traditional day and/or evening classes or online classes and will require travel within the college’s service area and clinical sites and additional travel as needed.

Major responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:

§  Provides instruction to students in the classroom and/or lab settings,

§  Develops program and course outlines, goals and objectives.

§  Evaluates students’ ongoing progress and performance in attaining goals and objectives.

§  Requests and maintains supplies and equipment;

§  Prepares required budget requests;

§  Maintains program certification requirements;

§  Prepares and maintains all required documentation and administrative reports;

§  Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by attending in-service training, workshops, seminars and conferences and by reading professional literature in the related technical field;

§  Maintains a secure classroom environment;

§  Ensures safety and security requirements are met in the training area(s);

§  Completes all assigned trainings in a timely manner;

§  Other responsibilities as assigned.

Position Competencies:

• Knowledge of community and industry training needs and standards

• Skilled in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Organization skills

• Knowledge of OSHA safety standards
• Skilled in the use of computers and job-related software programs

Minimum Qualifications:   Must upload transcripts/licensures which show conferred educational degrees and document qualifications in the employment history:

• Earned Associate degree from an institution accredited by an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education
• Documented three (3) years of experience in a business environment

Note: Experience may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis

Preferred Qualifications:  Preference may be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, provide transcripts of conferred degrees and demonstrate in the employment history possession of one or more of the following:

• Documented teaching experience at the post-secondary level

• Documented experience developing training curricula and/or conducting business and industry-related training
• Documented experience working in aerospace, defense, industrial maintenance, or manufacturing

Projected Work Hours/Location:

This position generally works normal day hours of 7:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 7:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday.  Additional hours or a flexible schedule to include evenings may be required as needed. 

Position will be assigned to the Macon campus and may require travel to other assigned college locations, assigned industry sites and as additional travel as needed. This position will work all 12 calendar months per year and at 40 hours per week.

Salary / Benefits:

Target gross annual salary is mid-$50,000. Actual salary to be determined the candidate’s highest qualifying degree based on meeting published minimum and preferred qualifications.  Position is eligible for state benefits to include retirement, insurance, leave accrual and holiday pay.  CGTC is a member of Teachers Retirement System of Georgia (TRS) and Employees Retirement System of Georgia (ERS).

Application Procedure:

Applicants are required to complete the employment application in full and provide supporting documentation by the stated closing deadline for the position.  GCTC does not accept mailed, faxed, or hand-delivered applications.

Applicants who complete the application procedure will be evaluated for meeting the position requirements based on the published job responsibilities, meeting the minimum and preferred qualifications based on the educational history, employment skills presented under job duties in the application system against the published job announcement.  A completed application packet consists of the following:

1.    A completed CGTC electronic application in the CGTC application portal.

2.    As applicable, applicants for instructional positions are asked to provide a resume in addition to completing the CGTC application.   Applicants for non-instructional positions may provide a resume if they wish.   Submission of the resume does not replace the requirement to complete the CGTC electronic application.

3.    Postsecondary transcripts that demonstrate the conferral of the degree, if applicable, and demonstrates the applicant meets the educational minimum requirements and, if applicable, the preferred educational requirements (grade reports and diploma copies are not accepted in lieu of transcripts)

4.    Positions requiring a High School Diploma or GED as a minimum qualification do not have to submit a HSD/GED transcript documentation as part of the application process

5.    Non-photo license(s) and/or certification(s) which fulfill the minimum, and if applicable the preferred qualifications stated in the job announcement 

Incomplete application packets at the time of the position closing may not be considered. It is the responsibility of the applicant to obtain and upload the application documentation by the stated deadline. 

A review of completed application packets may begin upon receipt.  Interviews of qualified candidates may be held prior following review; the position may close prior to October 31, 2026 based on candidate selection.

For more information concerning our application process or available positions, please contact the Human Resources Office at 478-757-3449 or 478-218-3700 or via email to [email protected].

All applicants are subject to the following applicable pre-employment screenings:

Criminal History Records                 

Motor Vehicle Records

Employment References                 

Pre-Employment Drug Test

Fingerprint Records                          

Credit History Records

Psychological Screening                 

Medical Examination

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG).   The TCSG State Board prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status (“protected status”).  No individual shall be excluded from the participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any TCSG program or activity because of the individual’s protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual’s protected status, except the preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

Central Georgia Technical College is an equal opportunity employer.   All employment processes and decisions, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and tenure shall be free of ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths, including diversity statements.  The basis and determining factor for such decisions should be that the individual possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the role, and is believed to have the ability to successfully perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and duties associated with the position for which the person is being considered.  At the core of any such decision is ensuring the institution’s ability to achieve its mission and strategic priorities in support of student success.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

The Title IX/Section 504/ADA Coordinator for CGTC nondiscrimination policies is Cathy Johnson, Executive Director for Athletics and Compliance, Room A136, 80 Cohen Walker Drive, Warner Robins, Ga, 31088; Phone (478) 218-3309; Fax (478) 471-5197; Email: [email protected].

All application materials are subject to the Georgia Open Records Act O. C. G. A. §50-18-70.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum qualifications for this position will be determined by the teaching discipline and compliance with appropriate accrediting bodies. Must be credentialed to satisfy all appropriate accrediting bodies for the course assigned

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.