Adjunct Faculty – Human Nutrition

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Under the guidance of the Dean of General Education, the adjunct instructor delivers an engaging learning experience in the classroom, online, and/or in the lab by employing a diverse range of teaching methods, including lectures and demonstrations, while utilizing audiovisual and technological resources to enhance presentations and assess student achievements.

• Maintain student engagement in the classroom while adhering to an established curriculum/syllabus.

• Foster a positive educational atmosphere for students to thrive in, while clearly establishing and communicating objectives for all learning activities.

• Achieve course and institution-wide student performance objectives.

• Manage student behavior in both classroom and online settings.

• Observe and assess student performance.

• Identify and refer students who may be “at risk" of not succeeding to the Student Success Coordinator.

• Provide continuous student advisement and academic counseling through individualized tutoring and mentoring as necessary.

• Evaluate tests and projects, maintain grade records, track attendance, and carry out other administrative tasks as required.

• Administer oral, written, or performance assessments to evaluate progress and measure training effectiveness.

• Participate in ongoing conferences, seminars, and training sessions, including 2 educational in-services, 1 distance education in-service, and provide proof of at least 2 professional development activities annually.

• Contribute to and participate in academic committees aimed at enriching both programs and student experiences.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• A master's degree or higher from an accredited program recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) is required.

• A minimum of 15 credit hours or equivalent in the relevant subject area is necessary.

• In the states of Georgia, Ohio, Texas, and Virginia, a Master’s degree in the discipline OR a Master’s degree (in any discipline) with 18 semester credit hours of graduate coursework pertinent to the discipline is required.

• At least two years of practical experience in the course content area with a related degree, or three years of practical experience if the degree is from an unrelated field is mandatory.

• A minimum of three years of experience as an educator is preferred.

• Strong ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written English.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

• A dynamic organizational culture within a supportive working environment.

• Future preparation with a 401(k) and company matching contributions.