Adjunct Faculty - Master of Science in Applied Nutrition

University of New England; Biddeford (ME); On-site; USD 11,930 - 42,129; Part time

Job summary

The University of New England is looking for an Adjunct Faculty member for the Master of Science in Applied Nutrition program. This part-time remote position focuses on facilitating student learning and success, emphasizing effective communication and mentoring.

Ideal candidates will possess a Master's degree in Nutrition, have current RDN Licensure, and experience in online teaching. Responsibilities include guiding students, answering inquiries swiftly, and engaging regularly with course materials.

This role offers a competitive pay range of $1,069-$3,775 per semester based on course type and enrollment.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching online in an educational setting.
• Demonstrated expertise in curriculum development and assessment.
• Passionate about teaching Nutrition science.

Responsibilities

• Guide students through their educational experience.
• Provide timely response to student inquiries.
• Facilitate class instruction by engaging online at least 5 times per week.
• Host a minimum of one hour of virtual office hours weekly.
• Post weekly announcements to enhance course content.

Skills

Teaching online

Curriculum development

Communication skills

Motivating students

Using Brightspace/D2L

Education

Master's degree in Nutrition or related field

Current Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) Licensure

Job description

Adjunct Faculty Master of Science in Applied Nutrition

Position type: Adjunct. Faculty track: Non Tenure. Employment status: Part Time. Campus: Remote. Pay range: $1,069-$3,775 per semester based on course type and enrollment.

Adjunct Faculty within the College of Professional Studies (CPS) are critical to the success of UNE's programs. The role of the faculty in CPS is to facilitate the learning process for students through timely and effective instruction and communication. Instructors also serve as mentors, sharing their expertise to help guide students and ensure they achieve their educational and professional goals. Faculty foster student success and retention by creating a positive educational environment, allowing students to gain the maximum benefit from their coursework.

Responsibilities

• Guide students through their educational experience while upholding and adhering to the CPS commitment to student success
• Provide timely response to student inquiries, within 24 hours
• Facilitate class instruction by engaging in the online course portal a minimum of 5 times per week
• Host a minimum of one hour of virtual office hours per week
• Post weekly announcements to enhance course content
• Demonstrate excellent collaborative and communication skills

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate has experience teaching online in an educational setting, has demonstrated expertise in curriculum development and assessment, and has a passion for teaching Nutrition science
• Master's degree in Nutrition or related field and current Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) Licensure
• A desire to motivate and encourage students in academic and professional settings
• Expertise teaching online and the desire to learn and apply new technological approaches to education
• Experience using the Brightspace/D2L Learning Management system
• Experience in teaching research methods and statistics preferred

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