Adjunct Instructor - Psychology of Human Behavior

Dunwoody College of Technology•Minneapolis, MN

46d•Onsite

About The Position

Dunwoody College of Technology is currently seeking an Adjunct Instructor in the Arts, Communication, Humanities, and Social Science programming. Successful candidates will have a high level of applied technical competency paired with professional experience relevant to the course, as well as a desire to reinforce the mission and vision of the College. POSITION OVERVIEW The primary role of the ACHS adjunct faculty is to provide learner-centered instruction by engaging students in hands-on, applied high-impact practices that support equitable student success and provide evidence of student learning. The position reports to the Dean of Instruction. Course Name: Psychology of Human Behavior Course Description: The course begins with the foundational concepts of psychology (cognitive, behavioral, and health) and underscores the importance of having an ethical framework from which to make behavioral choices. We'll identify the factors, behaviors, and personal traits that influence behavior and examine the personal, social, and professional contexts in which we solve problems and make decisions. Semester: Spring Semester 2026 Day(s) of the week: Tuesday & Thursday Class Time(s): 2:30-3:50pm Course Name: Psychology of Human Behavior Course Description: The course begins with the foundational concepts of psychology (cognitive, behavioral, and health) and underscores the importance of having an ethical framework from which to make behavioral choices. We'll identify the factors, behaviors, and personal traits that influence behavior and examine the personal, social, and professional contexts in which we solve problems and make decisions. Semester: Spring Semester 2026 Day(s) of the week: Monday & Wednesday Class Time(s): 12:30-1:50pm Course Name: Psychology of Human Behavior Course Description: The course begins with the foundational concepts of psychology (cognitive, behavioral, and health) and underscores the importance of having an ethical framework from which to make behavioral choices. We'll identify the factors, behaviors, and personal traits that influence behavior and examine the personal, social, and professional contexts in which we solve problems and make decisions. Semester: Spring Semester 2026 Day(s) of the week: Monday & Wednesday Class Time(s): 1:30-2:50pm Course Name: Psychology of Human Behavior Course Description: The course begins with the foundational concepts of psychology (cognitive, behavioral, and health) and underscores the importance of having an ethical framework from which to make behavioral choices. We'll identify the factors, behaviors, and personal traits that influence behavior and examine the personal, social, and professional contexts in which we solve problems and make decisions. Semester: Spring Semester 2026 Day(s) of the week: Tuesday & Thursday Class Time(s): 1:30-2:50pm

Requirements

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.

Responsibilities

Foster a learner-centered classroom environment that supports equitable student learning and success.
Teach established student learning outcomes and curriculum for the assigned course of instruction through Dunwoody's LMS.
Use a variety of proven methods of engagement and assessment that facilitate learning of the established course outcomes.
Provide students timely, constructive, encouraging, and corrective feedback.
Maintain accurate student grades and attendance records.
Prepare and distribute syllabi in accordance with established procedures and guidelines.
Evaluate students based solely on their academic performance and connect with students whose progress may require an intervention.
Submit information or materials related to assigned duties as requested by college administrators in a timely manner.
Be accessible to students outside of class hours through Dunwoody e-mail, MS Teams, or other technology.
Meet classes as scheduled.
Other duties as assigned.