Adjunct Instructor, Nutrition

Jobtailor; Lake Worth (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced educator to instruct college students in Dietetics/Nutrition, develop curricula, assess learning, and participate in program evaluation. The role requires coordinating schedules, maintaining standards, and supporting college policies.

The candidate should have a Master’s in Dietetics or Nutrition (or equivalent) with evidence of transcripts and the ability to work evenings/weekends. Strong communication and adaptability are essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Dietetics or Nutrition, or Master’s with 18 grad hours in Dietetics or Nutrition.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Professional or similar applications.
• Ability to utilize Canvas Learning Management System and other instructional technologies.
• Ability to interact positively with diverse populations and varying education levels of students, faculty, staff, and the public.
• Ability to work a fluctuating schedule including evenings and weekends.
• Transcripts requirement: official transcripts or college-stamped copies; non-web transcripts.
• U.S. degrees must be from accredited institutions; foreign degrees require NACES validation with evaluation report.
• Ability to meet stated physical and communication demands.

Responsibilities

• Instruct college students according to educational theories and techniques.
• Develop discipline-related curricula
• Assess student learning
• Participate in program evaluation and college activities
• Maintain college and department standards supporting the College’s mission and strategic plan
• Develop, maintain, interpret, and execute administrative procedures and practices
• Develop and maintain manuals regarding College policies, procedures, rules, and standards
• Analyze class and program needs and recommend course retention or deletion
• Develop and coordinate program and course schedules, faculty assignments, and test dates
• Maintain and adjust scheduling calendars as necessary
• Assist students with program curriculum, program and course reviews, and articulation activities
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Skills

Curriculum Development

Student Assessment

Program Evaluation

Administrative Procedures

Course Scheduling

Positive Interaction

Communication Skills

Adaptability

Canvas LMS

Microsoft Office

Education

Master’s Degree in Dietetics or Nutrition

18 graduate hours in Dietetics or Nutrition

NACES Validation for Foreign Degrees

Tools

Canvas LMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Instruct college students according to educational theories and techniques
• Develop discipline-related curricula
• Assess student learning
• Participate in program evaluation and college activities
• Maintain college and department standards supporting the College’s mission and strategic plan
• Develop, maintain, interpret, and execute administrative procedures and practices
• Develop and maintain manuals regarding College policies, procedures, rules, and standards
• Analyze class and program needs and recommend course retention or deletion
• Develop and coordinate program and course schedules, faculty assignments, and test dates
• Maintain and adjust scheduling calendars as necessary
• Assist students with program curriculum, program and course reviews, and articulation activities
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Dietetics or Nutrition OR Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Dietetics or Nutrition
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Professional or similar applications
• Ability to utilize Canvas Learning Management System and other instructional technologies
• Ability to interact positively with diverse populations and varying education levels of students, faculty, staff, and the public
• Ability to work a fluctuating schedule including evenings and weekends
• Attach official transcripts, college-stamped student copies, or non-web based unofficial transcripts; web-based student system transcripts will not be accepted
• U.S. degrees must be conferred by an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation
• Foreign degrees must be validated by a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) member organization, with an evaluation report attached before the application closing date
• Ability to meet stated physical and communication demands

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing educational curricula in Dietetics or Nutrition, while effectively utilizing instructional technologies and maintaining academic standards. Strong ability to assess student learning and interact positively with diverse populations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Master’s Degree In Dietetics
• Curriculum Development
• Canvas Learning Management System
• Microsoft Office Professional
• Student Assessment

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Curriculum Development
• Student Assessment
• Program Evaluation
• Administrative Procedures
• Course Scheduling

Soft Skills

• Positive Interaction
• Communication Skills
• Adaptability

Certifications & Qualifications

• Master’s Degree In Dietetics Or Nutrition
• NACES Validation For Foreign Degrees

Industry Keywords

• Educational Theories
• Diverse Populations
• College Policies
• Program Retention
• Accredited Institution

Tools & Technologies

• Canvas Learning Management System
• Microsoft Office Professional