Adjunct Instructor -- Design (Lighting Lab)

Now Hiring: Adjunct Instructors - School of Design at Dunwoody College of Technology

Spring 2026 Semester | In-Person Courses

Dunwoody College of Technology is currently seeking anAdjunct Instructorfor the School of Design. We are looking for passionate educators and experienced professionals to help shape the next generation of designers through engaging, practice-based instruction.

Adjunct Instructors play a vital role in guiding students through the learning process, ensuring they acquire the knowledge, skills, and professionalism essential to success in the design fields. This includes contributing to curriculum development, reinforcing a collaborative studio culture, and promoting continuous student growth and academic excellence.

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  Deliver instruction in alignment with course objectives and college standards.

  
  
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  Facilitate a studio-based learning environment focused on creativity, critical thinking, and technical proficiency.

  
  
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  Assess and monitor student progress using appropriate feedback and evaluation tools.

  
  
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  Collaborate with faculty and staff to maintain curriculum quality and relevance.

  
  
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  Support student learning by integrating industry practices and emerging technologies.

  
  
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  Participate in professional development and maintain engagement with current design trends.

  
  
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  Other duties as assigned.

  
  

Course Name: IDSN2202 Lighting Lab

Course Description:

Use design factors and strategies to create quality interior illumination. Emphasis is placed on function, specification, and environmental application.

Semester: Spring 2026

Day(s) of the week: Tuesday and Wednesday

Class Time(s): 830-10:00

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Pedagogy: Exhibits competence. Is student centered, adapts/reflects student needs. Is experiential/hands on. Promotes student's academic and professional development
• Curriculum: Relevant to current industry expectations. Compliant with professional and programmatic accreditation standards. Competencies addressed in presentations, syllabi, assignments. Syllabi are submitted in a timely fashion. Assessment of students is objective and replicable. Applied in an organized, deliberate manner. Allow for intentional flexibility and innovation
• 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. Effectively presents creative ideas of others. Has good judgment about which creative ideas and suggestions will work.
• Operating Skills: Makes decisions in a timely manner. Provides challenging and stretching tasks and assignments. Holds frequent development discussions. Provides individuals information so that they can make accurate decisions; is timely with information. Clearly assigns responsibility for tasks and decisions. Sets clear objectives and measures. Monitors process, progress, and results. Is committed to continuous improvement through empowerment and management by data. Creates a learning environment leading to the most efficient and effective work processes.
• Courage: Has difficult conversations as necessary. Provides current, direct, complete, and "actionable" positive and corrective feedback to others. Is a good judge of talent.
• Energy and Drive: Is action oriented and full of energy for challenging tasks/issues. Not fearful of acting with a minimum of planning. 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. Treats direct reports equitably. Creates a climate in which people want to do their best. Communicates a compelling and inspired vision or sense of core purpose. 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.

• A bachelor's degree and 18 graduate credits in Architecture, Interior Architecture/Design, Graphic Design or related fields; OR
• A master's degree in Architecture, Interior Architecture/Design, Graphic Design, or related fields OR
• A BARCH or MARCH
• 3+ more years of design and/or teaching experience
• Please inquire for pay structure details for the Adjunct Instructor role.