Adjunct Instructor - Health and Wellness

Community College of Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Community College of Denver is seeking an Adjunct Instructor for Health and Wellness to teach on-campus courses at the Lowry Campus in Denver. The role includes creating and managing course content, delivering face-to-face instruction, and planning for potential online or hybrid options.

Travel to the Auraria Campus may be required. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's or higher in a relevant field, with RD/RDN or healthcare credentials and at least 2,000 hours of relevant work experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in nutrition, exercise science, or related field.
• RD/RDN license with bachelor's degree or higher or healthcare license with content credits.
• Experience in higher education teaching is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Instruct, create and manage course content for HWE.
• Post grades and track attendance using D2L and monitor progress.
• Offer regular office hours and participate in curriculum development.

Skills

D2L (Brightspace)

Higher education teaching

Online and on-campus teaching

Curriculum development

Diversity awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in nutrition, exercise science, public health nutrition, dietetics, kinesiology, health & wellness, nutrition & human performance, naturopath (ND), sports nutrition, OR RD/RDN license with bachelor's degree

18 discipline-related credits in content area

Tools

Brightspace (D2L)

Job description

Title: Adjunct Instructor - Health and Wellness

Position Type: Instructor

College: Community College of Denver

Division: Academic Affairs

Department: CCD Health and Natural Sciences Pathway

Campus: Lowry Campus

Location: Denver

Who We Are:

The Community College of Denver (CCD) seeks candidates who demonstrate a strong commitment to fostering an inclusive learning and work environment and who can effectively work with students, families, faculty, instructors, and staff from diverse backgrounds. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution, CCD is dedicated to expanding access and opportunity for nontraditional students, supporting workforce development, and strengthening community partnerships that promote educational attainment and career success. Serving a diverse student population, CCD values individuals who contribute to its mission of advancing social, civic, and economic vitality.

Job Summary:

All adjunct teaching assignments are dependent on budget and enrollment.

The adjunct instructor for HWE will be responsible for instruction, creation, and management of course content. Applicant must be available to teach face-to-face, on-campus course(s) during the semester. Future online or hybrid teaching options may be available. This position requires travel to the Auraria Campus. The days and times of classes are dependent on schedule and enrollment.

Duties & Responsibilities:

The adjunct instructor for HWE course(s) will instruct, create, and manage course content. Adjunct instructors will use CCD's learning management system (D2L) to deliver high quality course instruction, including posting grades and taking attendance. Adjunct instructors will also conduct ongoing assessment of student learning and progress within their course(s). Courses are taught in traditional 15-, 10- and 8-week parts of term and will include the provision of regular office hours for students outside of class meeting hours per the requirements of the faculty handbook. Course selections may be daytime or evening.

Competencies/KSAs:

• Ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds and demonstrate willingness to work with, and be sensitive to, the educational needs of a culturally diverse, urban population.
• Office 365 (power point, excel, word)

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor's degree or higher in nutrition, exercise science, public health nutrition, dietetics, kinesiology, health & physical education, health & wellness, nutrition & human performance, naturopath (ND), sports nutrition, OR RD/RDN license with bachelor's degree or higher, OR, hold any healthcare license/certificate with bachelor's degree or higher AND 18 discipline related credits specific to content area.

Experience:

2000 hours of verified work experience in the field of nutrition, public health nutrition, exercise science, kinesiology, health & physical education, health & wellness, naturopathic medicine, sports nutrition, registered dietician, or closely related field.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Brightspace (D2L) or other learning management systems (preferred).
• Higher education teaching experience.
• Online and live classroom teaching experience.
• Curriculum development.
• Knowledge of college and college system policies and procedures.

Licensure/Certification:

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD, RDN) or NASM/ACE personal trainer credential

Additional Information/Benefits:

Our campus is located in downtown Denver, adjacent to two light rail stations, and just minutes away from shopping, restaurants, and event venues. When you visit our campus, it will be immediately evident that our faculty, staff, and instructors are passionate about serving our diverse student population. At CCD our passion is to help others, and we offer career pathways that will make a difference in the lives of our students.

If you are interested in sharing our passion for student success, CCD offers generous medical, dental, vision, life, and retirement options. We also offer the opportunity to expand your education, and those of your dependents, through our tuition reimbursement program.

CCD is a Learning College where policies, programs and practices support learning as the major priority. The Community College of Denver is an Equal Employment Opportunity Educational Employer.

Background checks will be conducted on all finalists for employment consideration.

CCD is a Learning College where policies, programs and practices support learning as the major priority. The Community College of Denver is an Equal Employment Opportunity Educational Employer.

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