Food/Nutrition Instructor (Part-Time) Oakhurst Community College Center

State Center Community College; Oakhurst (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading community college is seeking a part-time Food/Nutrition Instructor dedicated to educating a diverse student population. The instructor will provide courses on nutrition, utilizing various teaching methods and ensuring adherence to curriculum standards. Ideal candidates will possess relevant educational qualifications and experience in diverse teaching environments.

Qualifications

• Master's in nutrition, dietetics or related field.
• Experience in teaching and curriculum development.
• Understanding of equity-minded practices in education.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in Food/Nutrition across various settings.
• Evaluate student progress and maintain classroom records.
• Fulfilling all instructional duties required by the position.

Skills

Effective communication

Adaptability

Cultural competency

Education

Master’s in nutrition or dietetics

Bachelor’s in nutrition or dietetics AND Master’s in relevant field

California Community College teaching credential

Job description

Food/Nutrition Instructor (Part-Time) Oakhurst Community College Center

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This is a part-time position. Open until filled. Start dates may vary.

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This is a part-time position. Open until filled. Start dates may vary.

Announcement Information

Posting Number

Title

Title Food/Nutrition Instructor (Part-Time) Oakhurst Community College Center

Campus Location

Campus Location Madera Community College at Oakhurst

Start Date

Essential Functions of Position

The ideal candidate will share the Oakhurst Community College Center’s commitment to educating its racially and socioeconomically diverse student population. As of Fall 2017, we currently enroll over 1,000 students of which 39% are Latinx, 1% are Filipino, 5% are Asian, 3% are Black/African American, 43% are White, 2% American Indian/Alaska Native, and 5% are multiracial. OCCC is a Hispanic-Serving Institution, reflecting the great responsibility that the College has to the educational attainment and economic well-being of the surrounding community. The successful candidate will join a department dedicated to the use of curriculum responsive to the students it serves.

Providing instruction in Food/Nutrition in a variety of instructional settings and times, including evening and/or weekends, on-line or off-campus and large group instruction classes as needed, the instructor will be responsible for:

• Maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position and currency in teaching Food/Nutrition;
  
• Teaching courses in nutrition;
  
• Using a variety of pedagogies and integrating a wide range of instructional delivery systems including innovative and creative uses of technology for face-to-face, on-line, and/or hybrid formats;
  
• Communicating effectively with students;
  
• Using effective teaching methods appropriate to the subject matter, adherence to institutionally approved curriculum course outlines of record;
  
• Evaluating student progress through tests and examinations, written assignments, oral responses, etc. in keeping with course objectives;
  
• Providing course syllabi to students;
  
• Maintaining classroom records in accordance with District Policy;
  
• Turning in all required student grading and evaluation reports in a timely manner; and
  
• Otherwise fulfilling all of the duties and responsibilities of instructors as required by Administrative Regulation 7122.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s in nutrition, dietetics or dietetics and food administration;
  
  OR
  
  
• Bachelor’s in any of the above AND master’s in chemistry, public health or family and consumer studies/home economics;
  
  OR
  
  
• A valid California Community College teaching credential;
  
  OR
  
  
• The equivalent education and/or experience (requires an equivalency).

All candidates must have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice within the classroom.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s in nutrition, dietetics or dietetics and food administration;
  
  OR
  
  
• Bachelor’s in any of the above AND master’s in chemistry, public health or family and consumer studies/home economics;
  
  OR
  
  
• A valid California Community College teaching credential;
  
  OR
  
  
• The equivalent education and/or experience (requires an equivalency).

All candidates must have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice within the classroom.

( NOTE : A bachelor’s in nutrition, dietetics or dietetics and food administration, and certification as a registered dietician, is an alternative qualification for this discipline.)

Desirable Qualifications

• A master’s degree and certification as a registered dietitian;
  
• Breadth of teaching experience in nutrition;
  
• Experience teaching at the post-secondary level;
  
• Experience working with or administering nutrition programs;
  
• Related work and professional experience;
  
• Experience in computer assisted instruction and other instructional technologies;
  
• Ability to communicate effectively (oral and written) and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and administration;
  
• Ability to develop new and current curriculum and focus on student learning outcomes to improve student learning;
  
• Experience working with students of various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds;
  
• Recent experience working with African American, Latinx, Native American, and other racially minoritized students in the classroom and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusions of these groups in higher education shape patterns of participation and outcomes;
  
• Willingness to examine and remediate one’s instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized students;
  
• Experience and skill with addressing issues of equity in the classroom;
  
• Potential for contribution to institutional vitality and growth; and
  
• Knowledge of the community college and its mission and goals.

Salary and Benefits

Starting rates are $45.49 – $61.78 for lecture, $38.67 – $52.55 for lab, and $38.30 – $52.05 for non-instructional. Sick leave accrual is based on assignment hours.

Selection Procedure

The selection and hiring process will be explained by the hiring department if the candidate is extended an opportunity to interview.

Please note: This position does not have a closing date and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position(s) is/are filled. By applying for this position, you understand that you will be placed in a continuous pool. If at any time you are no longer interested in this position, please withdraw your application.

Additional Information

This is a part-time position. Open until filled. Start dates may vary.

Additional Information about the Position

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * At the time of application, are your qualifications/degree(s) listed on your transcripts written EXACTLY as stated in the Minimum Qualifications section of the job announcement? NOTE: If not, you must answer yes when asked if you would like to petition for equivalency (next question).
  • Yes
  • No
• If yes, please describe your exceptional experiences, backgrounds or degrees which would be equivalent to the stated degree(s) or experience requirements.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Do you possess degree(s) earned from an institution outside of the United States? NOTE: If yes, you will be required to upload an evaluation service assessment (foreign transcript evaluation). A list of some available assessment agencies can be found at www.ed.gov under the National Council on the Evaluation of Foreign Academic Credentials section. Please upload under Optional Evaluation Service Assessment. Failure to do so will result in an incomplete application.
  • Yes
  • No
Required Documents
• Transcripts (Unofficial copies accepted - must indicate conferred degree(s) that support the minimum qualifications)
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of Interest
Optional Documents
• Certificates
• Licenses
• List of Professional References
• Evaluation Service Assessment (Foreign Transcript Evaluation)
• Additional Documents
• Letters of Recommendation