Adjunct Instructor - Communication in Context

Job Details

Level : Experienced

Job Location : Dunwoody College of Technology - Minneapolis, MN

Secondary Job Location(s) : Undisclosed

Remote Type : N / A

Position Type : Faculty

Education Level : Bachelor's

Salary Range : $0.01 - $0.01 Commission / year

Travel Percentage : None

Job Shift : Day

Job Category : Education

Description

Dunwoody College of Technology is currently seeking Adjunct Instructors for our Communication and Context course. Successful candidates will have a high level of technical competency and professional experience relevant to the course, as well as a desire to reinforce the mission and vision of the Program. 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 with the use of the existing curriculum. The result should be students' abilities to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, ethics, and use of proper tools to meet professional practice standards.

Position Responsibilities

Maintain curriculum within the college's worldwide humanities instruction system.

Instill professional principles, skills, and work ethics.

Foster a studio culture in line with the Program's policies.

Monitor and assess academic progress and performance through college attendance and grading recording systems.

Develop new curriculum within assigned course of instruction.

Facilitate principles, theories, skills, and work ethic necessary to professional practice.

Monitor, assess, and advise students on academic progress and performance.

Use both academic and professional practice standards in assigned courses of instruction.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Available Courses

Course Description : For the better part of every day, technical professionals rely on communication to get work done efficiently and effectively. In this course, you will develop the communication skills critical for successful problem solving in authentic contexts. You will analyze the situation surrounding a particular message and learn to tailor content, language, structure, and design choices to an intended audience.

Semester : Spring Semester 2026

Day(s) of the week : Monday & Wednesday

Class Time(s) : 1 : 00-2 : 20pm

Day(s) of the week : Monday & Wednesday

Class Time(s) : 10 : 30-11 : 50 AM

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

Candidate must meet one of the following criteria :

All faculty teaching courses in communications, arts / humanities, and social sciences will meet one of the following criteria :

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 OR

A master's degree in education and a bachelor's degree in the subject or adjacent subject in which they are teaching, and evidence of maintaining current practices through professional development or work in their discipline.

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