Adjunct Instructor - EDCM/PCET

Description

Here at Dunwoody, we strive to match PASSION with PURPOSE. We do that by searching for industry experts to teach our students through first-hand experience. 

New to higher education? We will have you work with experienced instructors and you have potential to grow. What we expect from you is a passion for your industry you can share with your students and a determination to provide the best educational experience to the next generation of makers, fixers, and doers.

What You Will Get To Do: 

Course Name: ECDM2208-60: Project Management (2 credits)  

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 2025 

Day(s) of the week: Mondays 

Class Time(s): 6pm – 8:50pm  

Course Name: ECDM2104-60: Illumination Technology & Design (2 credits)  

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 2025 

Day(s) of the week: Online, asynchronous  

Course Name: PCET4001-60 Electrical Utility Design (4 credits) 

Course Description: Electrical design and estimate of a simulated utility project covering the generation, transmission and distribution of an electrical power system. This project will include materials, storage solutions, cost estimates with an emphasis on practical design implementations through the utilization of 2D, 3D, and other modeling and analysis software to produce a final portfolio. 

Semester: Fall 2025 

Day(s) of the week: Wednesday 

Class Time(s): 6pm – 8:50pm 

Course Name: PCET4002-60 Advanced 3D Systems Design 

Course Description: Electrical design of a complex building project. This project covers the utility to outlets, with a focus on generation and distribution of high, medium, and low voltage interfacing and protection through utilization of building and electrical codes. Practical design implementation is emphasized. Detailed documentation of all aspects of the project through the utilization of 2D, 3D, and other modeling and analysis software to produce a final portfolio. 

Semester: Fall 2025 

Day(s) of the week: Thursday 

Class Time(s): 6pm – 8:50pm 

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 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 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

ECDM courses: 

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. 

PCET courses: 

All faculty should meet the minimum standards required by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). In addition, faculty will meet the following qualifications: 

• A master’s degree in the subject they will be teaching; OR 

• A bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 18 graduate credits in the subject they will be teaching; OR 

• A bachelor’s degree in the subject they will be teaching and related professional licensure and related industry experience.