Temporary Core Faculty for Nutrition (Threshold)

Lesley University

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Lesley University is seeking a Temporary Core Faculty for Nutrition to support its Threshold Programs. This role involves delivering cooking and nutrition-focused courses in a small instructor-to-student ratio. The classes cover topics such as Food Skills and Safety, Foundational Cooking Skills, Food and Nutrition, and Community Meal Planning. Instruction will take place in both traditional classroom settings and hands-on kitchen environments. The ideal candidate will have experience working with neurodiverse individuals, the ability to differentiate instruction, and be flexible. Lesley University’s Threshold Programs offer transformative college experiences for neurodiverse young adults, focusing on building independent lives and careers with a system of lifelong support. For over 40 years, these programs have provided a supportive academic environment, hands-on career training through internships, deep engagement with the Lesley community, and a lifetime support network, empowering students to develop essential skills for richer, more purposeful lives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Special Education, Vocational Rehabilitation, or a related field.
Prior experience working with children or adults with disabilities.
Ability to develop and administer curriculum to students with diverse learning challenges.
Demonstrated success using digital technology to achieve program goals.
Flexibility.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree.

Responsibilities

Delivering cooking and nutrition-focused courses in a small instructor-to-student ratio.
Teaching classes including but not limited to: Food Skills and Safety, Foundational Cooking Skills, Food and Nutrition, and Community Meal Planning.
Instructing in both traditional classroom settings and hands-on kitchen environments.
Developing and administering curriculum to students with diverse learning challenges.
Differentiating instruction within the classroom.