Adjunct Assistant Professor, Nutrition (SHP)

Santa Fe College Employees•Gainesville, FL

12d

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Adjunct Assistant Professor develops, prepares, and teaches a variety of coursework in nutrition. The role requires flexibility to teach during the day, evening, or online, including through other distance-learning formats. Instruction may be delivered in didactic, laboratory, and/or classroom settings in a community college environment. The professor supports the college and department missions through quality instruction, curriculum enhancement, timely service, and collaboration with the Chair, faculty, and peers. The position also includes assessing student learning, maintaining academic records, participating in college activities, and complying with applicable college policies and regulations. Applications are reviewed on an as-needed basis for multiple positions; the advertisement is open continuously.

Requirements

Master's degree in nutrition or food sciences; or a master's degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours in any combination of qualifying fields: biochemistry, biology, dietetics, food chemistry, food microbiology, food sciences, medicine, molecular biology, nutrition, wellness with a nutrition focus, and system physiology.
A criminal background check will be conducted.
Ability to work successfully in a multicultural environment.
Adaptability and flexibility, including the ability to support and positively assimilate change in a rapid-growth environment.
Analytical aptitude and problem-solving skills, including the ability to analyze information and data, identify issues, draw conclusions, develop recommendations and alternatives, select an appropriate course of action, and evaluate outcomes.
Ability to communicate professionally, diplomatically, empathetically, and tactfully using an appropriate method and level.
Critical thinking and judgment to make sensible, timely decisions based on objective review and analysis.
Customer-service ability, including responding promptly and courteously to students and faculty and patiently assisting students with limited or no computer skills.
Integrity, professionalism, civility, and a high degree of ethics in job-related actions.
Organization and time-management skills to plan and complete tasks within or ahead of established time frames.
Problem-solving skills, including identifying issues, determining causes, developing solutions, and following through on implementation.
Ability to build relationships and provide a high level of interactive service to others.
Ability to set and exceed established targets.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or relevant position software programs.
Accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to organize, coordinate, manage, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks simultaneously, assess situations, determine a logical course of action, and apply an appropriate response.
Submit a completed online SF application, a letter of intent, an up-to-date resume or curriculum vitae, and unofficial academic transcripts and certifications. Official transcripts are required before any offer of employment is made.

Nice To Haves

Relevant teaching experience within a community college setting.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and deliver instruction in didactic, laboratory, and/or classroom settings to promote student success.
Support college and departmental missions through quality instruction, curriculum enhancement, and timely service.
Collaborate with the Chair, faculty, and peers to evaluate, revise, and develop curriculum that cultivates mastery of course content.
Demonstrate technological literacy and innovation in the delivery of instruction.
Work collaboratively as part of a cohesive academic team.
Assist with implementing college policies, objectives, and functions in accordance with the college's philosophy, mission, strategic initiatives, and procedures.
Participate in departmental meetings and collegewide committees as needed.
Provide students with frequent, timely assessments and clear feedback about academic performance.
Document student progress and maintain records, including attendance, grading, and student learning outcomes.
Develop methods to fairly and accurately assess students' progress toward stated learning outcomes and objectives.
Maintain appropriate office hours proportionate to the instructional assignment.
Serve the college through participation in events, committees, and other college activities.
Protect the privacy and security of student records and other sensitive information in accordance with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.
Comply with published College Rules, procedures, guidelines, and laws and regulations governing public employees, including requirements related to document retention and destruction, FERPA, and confidentiality.
Provide service excellence through courteous, informed, accessible, and professional engagement.
Perform other duties as assigned.