This position is a full-time faculty position in Dunwoody's School of Design. Faculty initiate the teaching and learning process with a focus on continuous improvement. The goal is to create an environment in which students can accomplish the learning objectives of the course of instruction.

SPECIFIC POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES

• 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 learner 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 and placement of learners
• Recommends equipment purchases for labs/classrooms
• As a part of a team, designs and develops new curriculum within assigned program.
• Provides support, coaching, and guidance to students
• Participates in industry and/or professional organizations in order to maintain and enhance program health and academic integrity
• Other duties as assigned

Essential Job Functions:

• Ability to work 40 hours per week.
• Excellent computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and/or Access.
• Ability to learn new computer programs and database management systems and demonstrate proficiency given adequate training.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty, staff, potential employers and/or other external constituents.
• Ability to communicate difficult messages in a professional manner.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and to meet frequently occurring deadlines.
• Must be goal and team oriented to build positive working relationships, and conduct business with attention to ethical considerations, and/or school/accreditation guidelines.
• Ability to speak publicly and present information and training material in a cohesive, organized manner.
• Ability to coach students in job search strategies including resume preparation and interviewing skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality as required by FERPA regulations.
• Ability to work with and communicate effectively with people from all backgrounds and at all levels.
• Must have strong organizational skills, exceptional networking skills, and consistently displays the highest levels of integrity.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including select evenings and weekends to meet college business needs.
• Must be professional in all aspects of the position including appearance, demeanor, and attitude.
• To perform the job successfully, must have adequate knowledge of and willingness to use specialized software such as PowerCAMPUS, Great Plains, Adobe Products, SolidWorks, PowerFAIDS, Canvas, ticketing systems and/or other databases/electronic aids, in order to be as self-sufficient as possible in day-to-day operations. Use and maintain shared network folders to greatly limit reliance on personally stored items and documents.

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. Is sensitive to how people and organizations function.
• Personal/Interpersonal Skills:Builds constructive and effective relationships. Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external stakeholders.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.

• Faculty teaching in the Graphic Design and Production program will meet one of the following criteria:
  • A bachelor's degree in graphic design or related field; OR
  • bachelor's degree and relevant industry experience; OR
  • An associate's degree in graphic design or related field and relevant industry experience
• Faculty teaching at the baccalaureate degree level in architecture will meet one of the following qualifications:
  • A master's degree in architecture or related field; OR
  • A bachelor's degree in architecture or related field and 18- graduate credits in architecture or related field; OR
  • A professional bachelor's degree in architecture and professional licensure
• Faculty teaching in the Interior Design program will meet one of the following criteria:
  • A master's degree in interior design or related field; OR
  • A bachelor's degree in interior design or related field and 18 credits of graduate-level coursework in interior design or related field