Adjunct Instructor - Science (Fall 2025)

DESCRIPTION

Dunwoody College of Technology is seeking an adjunct instructor for the Math and Sciences Department. Instructors will be responsible for delivering and maintaining curriculum, advising students, taking accurate and timely attendance, and staying in direct communication with faculty and Dean of Arts and Sciences. Classes are paid at $1,017 per credit. 

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: General Electrical Science (GSCI1500.61)
Course Description:
This course covers the basic theory and application of electrochemical science. It is targeted toward students who want to better understand the significance of electrochemistry, how electrical, chemical, and mechanical energy are linked. In this course, you will combine the concepts of Gibbs Free Energy, electron flow, and chemical transformation. Course content builds upon chemical reactivity to include electron transfer, electromotive force, and energy storage. Applications to advanced energy systems will also be discussed.
Semester: Fall 2025
Day(s) of the week: Asynchronous class
Class Time(s): Wednesday Check-in

Course Name: General Electrical Science (GSCI1500.62)
Course Description:
This course covers the basic theory and application of electrochemical science. It is targeted toward students who want to better understand the significance of electrochemistry, how electrical, chemical, and mechanical energy are linked. In this course, you will combine the concepts of Gibbs Free Energy, electron flow, and chemical transformation. Course content builds upon chemical reactivity to include electron transfer, electromotive force, and energy storage. Applications to advanced energy systems will also be discussed.
Semester: Fall 2025
Day(s) of the week: Asynchronous class
Class Time(s): Wednesday Check-in

Course Name: Physics 1 with Lab   
Course Description:
Introduction to mechanics using differential calculus as a foundation. Topics include kinematics and dynamics of linear motion, static equilibrium, the conservation of energy and momentum, mechanics of solids and fluids, and thermodynamics. The laboratory portion incorporates experimentation, instrumentation, and graphical tools to verify calculations in motion, mechanics and thermodynamics.
Semester: Fall 2025 
Day(s) of the week: Lecture = Monday, Wednesday, Friday. Lab = Monday
Class Time(s): Lecture = 10:30 am – 11:20 am, Lab = 12:30 pm – 2:20 pm

Course Name: How Science Explores The Natural World
Course Description:
Explore science as a process rather than a set of topics. Analyze studies of natural phenomena and determine how they align to the scientific method and how they deviate from it. Rate them based on their adherence to scientific practice. Distinguish what is science from what is not.
Semester: Fall 2025
Day(s) of the week: Monday, Wednesday
Class Time(s): 2:30 pm – 3:50 pm

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

• Masters degree in Science OR
• Master's degree in a field that includes at least 18 credits worth of upper level science courses
• 1 years post-secondary teaching experience
• Ability to develop and implement curriculum effectively

• PLEASE ALSO INCLUDE A COPY OF YOUR TRANSCRIPT SHOWING 18 CREDITS OF GRADUATE LEVEL SCIENCE