Adjunct Instructor, Nutrition

palmbeachstate; Loxahatchee Groves (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Palm Beach State College is seeking an instructor to teach college students and develop discipline-related curricula. You will assess student learning, participate in program evaluation, and support college activities in alignment with the college's mission and strategic plan.

Work schedule varies according to teaching assignment and may include evenings and weekends as required. The role emphasizes collaboration with faculty, staff, and the public to maintain high academic standards.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Dietetics or Nutrition or equivalent.
• 18 graduate hours in Dietetics or Nutrition if required by degree path.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Canvas LMS.

Responsibilities

• Develops, maintains, interprets, and executes administrative procedures and practices.
• Analyzes class and program needs and retention or deletion of courses.
• Develops and coordinates program and course schedules, faculty assignments, and test dates.
• Assist students and program curriculum, program and course reviews, and articulation activities.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Diversity awareness

Education

Master's degree in Dietetics or Nutrition

18 graduate semester hours in Dietetics or Nutrition

Tools

Microsoft Office Professional

Canvas LMS

Job description

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What We Offer

About this role

Instruct college students in accordance with educational theories and techniques. Develops discipline related curricula, assess student learning, participates in program evaluation, and college activities. Maintains college and department standards in support of the College's mission and strategic plan.

Work schedule varies according to teaching assignment.

Varies Duties and Responsibilities:

This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary

• Develops, maintains, interprets, and executes administrative procedures and practices. This activity includes developing and maintaining manuals regarding the College's policies, procedures, rules, and standards.
• Analyzes class and program needs of the College. Determines and recommends the retention or deletion of courses.
• Develops and coordinates program and course schedules, faculty assignments, and test dates. Maintains calendar as necessary to track these schedules and adjusts as required.
• Assist students and program curriculum, program and course reviews, and articulation activities.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Qualifications :

• Education and Experience:
  • 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
  • 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.
• Work Environment and Physical Demand:
  • Reach and grasp objects
  • Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl
  • Use of video display terminal
  • Use of manual dexterity and fine motor skills
  • Communicate information orally and in writing
  • Receive and understand information through oral and written communication
  • Proofread and check documents for accuracy

Pay Rates:

Standard hourly rates vary based on the assigned course level and educational credentials.

Must have the ability to work a fluctuating schedule to include evenings and weekends.

Background Check/ Drug Screen may be required based on the specific requirements of the position for which the application is being submitted. Employment is contingent upon passing a drug test and completing a criminal background investigation.

This job description is intended to be generic in nature and describe the job's essential functions. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions, and responsibilities, and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.