Adjunct Faculty, Nutrition
About The Position
Adjunct Faculty, Nutrition is responsible to prepare and deliver Nutrition and Diet Therapy coursework in engaging, innovative, and discipline-appropriate ways. This role meets professional standards for faculty in accordance with college policies and procedures. The position involves preparing and teaching courses in the field of Nutrition and Diet Therapy to a diverse student population based on the department's approved course learning outcomes, utilizing a variety of instructional strategies appropriate to the needs of community college students and the standards of the discipline. The faculty member will evaluate student progress and provide clear, timely feedback reflecting program learning outcomes and departmental expectations. Additionally, the role includes providing teaching and mentoring services to students in a manner which does not discriminate based on protected categories. The faculty member is expected to remain current in the field through a variety of professional development activities and perform other related tasks as assigned by the department chair, dean, and/or associate vice president, vice president, executive vice president. Demonstrated proficiency using computer applications, online resources, and other technologies for the classroom is required, as well as proficiency using an online learning management system such as Blackboard to develop and build course content and perform administrative duties.
Requirements
- Educational requirements in accordance with SACSCOC accreditation standards.
- No substitution for educational requirements.
- Application must be submitted by the closing date for this position.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and teach courses in the field of Nutrition and Diet Therapy to a diverse student population based on the department's approved course learning outcomes, utilizing a variety of instructional strategies appropriate to the needs of community college students and the standards of the discipline.
- Evaluate student progress and provide clear, timely feedback reflecting program learning outcomes and departmental expectations.
- Provide teaching and mentoring services to students in a manner which does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or other protected categories.
- Remain current in the field through a variety of professional development activities.
- Perform other related tasks as assigned by the department chair, dean, and/or associate vice president, vice president, executive vice president.
- Demonstrated proficiency using computer applications, online resources, and other technologies for the classroom.
- Demonstrated proficiency using an online learning management system such as Blackboard to develop and build course content and perform administrative duties (posting office hours, syllabi, etc.).
- Meet deadlines for attendance certification and submission of final course grades.
- Maintain regular office hours to assist students and improve student retention and success.
- Recognize and reflect standards of civility and collegiality in all interactions.
- Comply with published college policies and procedures and meet professional standards for teaching in a community college.
- Appropriate use of the college's learning management system.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
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