Adjunct Instructor - Psychology (Humanities)

Dunwoody College of Technology is currently seeking an Adjunct Instructor in the Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Department. Successful candidates will have a high level of applied technical competency paired with professional experience relevant to the course, as well as a desire to reinforce the mission and vision of the Program.

Potential Available Courses:

SSCI1000 | Psychology of Human Behavior | Lecture (3 Credits)

The course begins with the foundational concepts of psychology (cognitive, behavioral, and health) and underscores the importance of having an ethical framework from which to make behavioral choices. We'll identify the factors, behaviors, and personal traits that influence behavior and examine the personal, social, and professional contexts in which we solve problems and make decisions.

Semester: Spring25 (full semester)

Section: 08

Day(s) of the week: Monday & Wednesday

Delivery: On Campus

Class Time(s): 1:30 PM - 2:50 PM

SPECIFIC POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES

• 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.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• 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 problems may arise 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 Dunwoody's 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