Dunwoody College of Technology is seeking adjunct instructors in the Arts, Science and Humanities department. Instructors will be responsible for delivering and maintaining curriculum, advising students, taking accurate and timely attendance, and staying in direct communication with faculty.

MAJOR OBJECTIVE

This position is responsible for initiating the teaching and learning process with a focus on continuous improvement in an environment in which students can accomplish the learning objectives of the course of instruction. Results in students able to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, ethics, and use of proper tools to meet industry and professional business standards.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES/FUNCTIONS

• Facilitates learning activities so that students learn the principles, theory, skills, and work ethic necessary to become proficient for entry level positions.
• Creates a positive learning environment.
• Monitors, assesses and advises learners on technical and academic progress and performance.
• Uses current academic and industry practices in assigned courses of instruction.
• Develops and upgrades lesson material, training aids and maintains equipment within assigned course of instruction.
• Assists in the recruitment, advising, and placement of learners.
• Other duties as assigned.

Potential Available Courses:

Course Name: ARTS1000 Introduction to Drawing

Course Description: Analyze basic drawing concepts and techniques through demonstrations, discussions, critiques, slide lectures, and the use of a sketchbook. Work from observation using line, tone and other elements of art to solve spatial, compositional and light problems to accurately render the illusion of 3-dimensional form on a 2-dimensional surface.

Semester: Fall 2022

Day(s) of the week: Friday, Monday, Wednesday

Class Times: F- 7:30am – 10:25am or M/W – 1:30pm – 2:55pm

Course Name: COMM1150 Interpersonal Communications

Course Description: Analyze the process of interpersonal communication as a dynamic and complex system of interactions. Integrate interpersonal communication theory into work, family and social relationships. Apply fundamental tools needed to provide quality customer service. Decision making, problem solving, and managing customer service processes are emphasized.

Semester: Fall 2022

Class Time: Online Asynchronous 

Course Name: ECON1000 Introduction to Micro & Macro Economics

Course Description: Fundamental economic issues and theories are explored through discussion and research. Current events, policy perspectives, and case studies are used to process and apply economics to everyday life.

Semester: Fall 2022

Day(s) of the week: Tuesday/Thursday

Class Time:2:30pm – 3:55pm

Course Name: ENGL1010 English

Course Description: Analyze the research and essay-writing process for purpose, planning, drafting, and revision. Explore writing patterns and thought development. Incorporate concepts of grammar and usage, documentation, source relevancy and credibility. Focus is on clear, concrete writing.

Semester: Fall 2022

Class Time: Online Asynchronous

Course Name: GEOG1000 World Geography

Course Description:

Semester: Fall 2022

Day(s) of the week: Hybrid Online / Wednesday or Online Asynchronous

Class Times: 11:30am – 12:25pm

Course Name: HUMN1300 World Views & Religion

Course Description: Explore the history and culture of several major world views and religions that continue to shape how people experience and interpret the world. Identify the institutions and their founders; determine the essential teachings, rituals, and sources of authority as well as different interpretations of each. Examine some of the essential differences and similarities which exist among each to develop the ability to think both empathetically and critically about each.

Semester: Fall 2022

Class Time: Online Asynchronous

Course Name: HUMN3600 Critical Thinking & Creativity

Course Description: Identify the effect that critical thinking has on human creativity and how creative activity impacts human progress through reading/reflection and hands on activities. Explore various means to develop critical thinking skills and apply that to creative activities.

Semester: Fall 2022

Class Time: Online Asynchronous

Course Name: SBSC2000 Religion & Conflict

Course Description: Introduction to the questions that religion tries to answer and how the major world religions of Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam attempt to answer those questions. Analyze the validity of the theory that religion is a major cause of conflict and suffering in the world today compared to other belief systems. Examine how different religions come into conflict with societal norms, expectations, laws, and structures. Summarize religion's unique contributions to society.

Semester: Fall 2022

Day(s) of the week: Mon/Tues/Thurs or Mon/Wed

Class Time: 9:30am – 10:25am or 12:30pm – 1:55pm

Course Name: SOC2400 Sociology of Positive Thinking

Course Description: Explore the concepts of positive social interactions in your personal environment and their impact on meaningful relationships, individually and within the collective community.

Semester: Fall 2022

Class Times: Online Asynchronous

Course Name: SOC2500 Essentials of Global Health

Course Description: Explore a world of health systems with comparative analysis of regions. Topics include global well-being and the four blue zones of happiness, health challenges caused by geographical location and cultural influences, along with health systems’ solutions for these problems.

Semester: Fall 2022

Day(s) of the week: Hybrid, Monday Synchronous

Class Times: 12:30pm – 1:25pm or 2:30pm – 3:25pm

Course Name: SPCH1000 Speech (Public Speaking)

Couse Description: Introduction to public speech making; purpose and organization, audience analysis and response, verbal and non-verbal clues.

Semester: Fall 2022

Day(s) of the week: Tues/Thur/Fri or Mon/Wed or Tues/Thur or Monday

Class Times: 12:00pm – 12:55pm or 12:30pm – 1:55pm or 1:00pm – 2:25pm or 5:00pm – 7:55pm

• Strategic Skills: Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level. Makes good decisions. Provides sound advice
  and problem solution. Provides honest and in-depth analysis on problems and issues.
• Operating Skills: Makes decisions in a timely manner. Accepts responsibility for tasks and meets objectives and measures. Documents process,
  progress, and results. Is committed to continuous improvement. Works toward the most efficient and effective work processes.
• Courage: Has difficult conversations as necessary. Faces up to people problems on any person or situations quickly and directly.
• Energy and Drive: Is action oriented and full of energy for challenging tasks/issues. Is constantly and consistently one of the top performers.
  Steadfastly pushes self and others for results.
• Organizational Positioning Skills: Can maneuver through complex situations effectively and quietly. Is sensitive to how people and organizations
  function. Anticipates where the land mines are and plans his/her approach accordingly.
• Personal/Interpersonal Skills: Relates well to all kinds of people. Builds constructive and effective relationships. Is dedicated to meeting the
  expectations and requirements of internal and external customers. Supports equal and fair treatment and opportunity for all. Adheres to Dunwoodys
  core values. Is widely trusted - Keeps confidences and admits mistakes. Practices attentive and active listening. Is personally committed to and
  actively works to continuously improve him/herself.

• A master’s degree in the subject in which they are teaching; OR
• Any master’s degree and 18 graduate credits in the content area in which they are teaching