Adjunct Instructor - Electrical Construction Design & Management

Dunwoody College of Technology currently has the need for an adjunct instructor within its Electrical Construction Design & Management major housed in the Construction Sciences & Building Technology department. Dunwoody College of Technology currently has the need for an adjunct instructor within its Construction Sciences and Building Technology Department.

The instructor will be responsible for delivering and maintaining curriculum in line with current industry standards and practices, advising students, developing curriculum, and building and maintaining relationships with industry. Courses are taught online with the potential of class meetings throughout the semester as needed.

The successful candidate will have the ability to disseminate the technical information required to the students along with applying the candidate's own industry experiences to reinforce the prevalent theories in the program.

MAJOR OBJECTIVE:

This position is responsible for initiating the teaching and learning process with a focus on continuous improvement; creating an environment in which students can accomplish the learning competencies of the course of instruction; maintaining, updating, designing and developing new curriculum. The result should be students' abilities to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, ethics, and use of proper tools to meet industry and professional business standards.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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 learner 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.
• As a part of a team, designs and develops new curriculum within assigned program.
• Provides support to faculty members.
• Participates in industry and/or professional organizations in order to maintain and enhance program health and academic integrity.
• Other duties as assigned.

Selected courses the instructor may teach include:

Course Name: ECDM2104 Illumination Technology & Design

Course Description: Interior and exterior applications of lighting. Discussion of energy code,

including control system implementation and lighting power density. Analyze photometric data and

their application and use 3D modeling to design layouts, taking into account luminaire selection

and basic aesthetic considerations.

Semester: Fall

Day(s) of the week: 1 day week online, or on campus

Class Time(s): 6pm - 9pm, Mondays

Course Name: ECDM2205 Electrical Estimating

Course Description: Detailed estimation and project management of electrical construction

projects using industry software. Scheduling and bidding of construction projects and project

documentations.

Semester: Fall

Day(s) of the week: This class is 100% online, asynchronous

Course Name: ECDM2208 Project Management

Course Description: Investigate the roles and responsibilities for construction project managers.

Examine the ethics within the decision-making process from the request for proposal through

close-out.

Semester: Fall

Day(s) of the week: This class is 100% online, asynchronous

Course Name: ECDM2305 Electrical Planning & Scheduling

Course Description: Create a sequence of construction tasks using industry methods to generate

construction schedules with preplanned and design build work-flow analysis. Examine potential

conditions that impact planning of projects including supply chains, logistics of materials and

equipment, and the workforce.

Semester: Fall

Day(s) of the week: Tuesday 6pm - 9pm

Course Name: ECDM2306 Risk Management

Course Description: Investigate the process of identifying, assessing, and managing risks

associated with a construction project from the design phase through close-out through analysis of

electrical projects.

Semester: Fall

Day(s) of the week: This class is 100% online, asynchronous

Course Name: ECDM2307 Advanced Estimating

Course Description: Advanced analysis of cost estimating and bidding methods using industry

practices and methods to oversee and manage the successful procurement of electrical

construction projects.

Semester: Fall

Day(s) of the week: Wednesdays, 6-9pm

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.

Candidates must meet one of the following criteria:

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  All faculty should meet the minimum standards required by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). In addition, faculty will have at minimum an applicable associate's degree, related credentials, and experience in the subjects taught.