Job Details
Job Location
Dunwoody College of Technology - Minneapolis, MN
Description
Dunwoody College of Technology currently has the need for adjunct instructors within its Math & Science Department. Instructors 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 both online and on campus.
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.

Specific course offerings change on a semester-to-semester basis. Candidates should apply if they are interested in teaching any of the courses listed in our course catalog which you can find below (click for class names and descriptions):
- Biology
- Mathematics
- Chemistry
- General Science
- Physics
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.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in the field of teaching (math, biology, physics, etc.)
• 1 years post-secondary teaching experience in related field.
• Ability to develop and implement curriculum effectively