Nutrition Adjunct

The Culinary Institute of America; St. Helena (CA); Hybrid; USD 2,500 - 3,000; Part time

Job summary

The Culinary Institute of America Adjunct Faculty members are responsible for teaching students a high standard of professionalism. The responsibilities of Adjunct Faculty include teaching and evaluating students, maintaining office hours, assisting students who are having difficulty with their studies, and honoring college policies.

This course teaches nutrients, labeling, principles, current nutrition issues, and applying nutrition to menu development; students perform nutritional analysis of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years post-graduate industry experience.
• Master's Degree and teaching experience preferred.
• Experience with Moodle preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares daily lesson plans for classes and teaches classes as requested and scheduled, in a manner consistent with the philosophy, policies, and guidelines of the Institute.
• Advises students who may need extra help, career guidance, or assistance in their studies.
• Provides regular and constructive feedback to students; evaluates and documents student performance using established methods and criteria; files course grades.
• Submits course grades promptly within the timeframe specified by College policy.
• Compiles and presents instructional material at scheduled times and places per catalog descriptions, course syllabi and outlines.
• Utilizes the established syllabus and textbook(s) for the course being taught.
• Maintains record of student attendance, progress, and grade distributions.
• Maintains discipline and order during instructional activities.
• Enforces sanitation principles and other policies; supports the Institute's mission and policies.
• Assumes responsibility for classroom equipment and facilities.
• Any and all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Presentation skills

MS Office

Organizational skills

Public speaking

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Tools

Moodle

Job description

Greystone
2555 Main Street
St. Helena, CA 94574, USA

Greystone
2555 Main Street
St. Helena, CA 94574, USA

The hiring rate for this course is as follows: Base rate is $2,478 rate with Master's Degree is $2,726; rate with Master's Degree and two (2) years of college-level teaching experience is $2,974. Hiring offers will be determined based on the final candidate’s education and relevant experience. The recruiter can share more information about what the anticipated hiring salary would be based upon your specific qualifications during the selection process.

POSITION SUMMARY

Culinary Institute of America Adjunct Faculty members are responsible for teaching students a high standard of professionalism. The responsibilities of Adjunct Faculty include but are not limited to teaching and evaluating students. Adjunct Faculty members also maintain office hours, assist students who are having difficulty with their studies, and honor college policies.

Examine the basic concepts and principles of nutrition. In this course, students learn about basic nutrients, food labeling, nutritional principles, current issues in nutrition, and the application of nutritional principles to menu development. Students will also be involved in nutritional analysis of recipes.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares daily lesson plans for classes and teaches classes as requested and scheduled, in a manner consistent with the philosophy, policies, and guidelines of the Institute.
• Works individually as an advisor for students who may need extra help, who have questions about course information, who want career guidance, or who need assistance in their studies.
• Provides regular and constructive feedback to students in an objective, consistent, and timely manner; evaluates and documents student performance using established methods and criteria; files course grades consistently and without prejudice.
• Evaluates and document student performance using established methods and criteria.
• Submits course grades promptly within the timeframe specified by College policy.
• Compiles and presents instructional material at scheduled times and places in accordance with the College Catalog descriptions, course syllabi and outlines and class schedules as assigned.
• Utilizes the established syllabus and textbook(s) for the course being taught.
• Maintains record of student attendance, student progress, and grade distributions.
• Maintains discipline and order during instructional activities.
• Enforces sanitation principles (appropriate to teaching assignment), attendance policies, Institute's Professionalism, Uniform, and Hygiene Policy, and other academic policies.
• Supports the mission and policies of the Institute as well as the overall strategic direction of the Academic Affairs Division.
• Assumes responsibility for equipment and facilities of the classroom.
• Any and all other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.

Experience:

• Minimum of five (5) years post-graduate industry experience.

Licenses / Certifications:

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's Degree in related field.
• Previous teaching experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with Moodle preferred.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills; ability to be adaptable, dependable and handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to use sound judgment and discretion in handling sensitive student issues with confidentiality and discretion.
• Excellent written, verbal communication, and presentation skills required.
• Strong computer experience, which must include abilities to work effectively with MS Office suite products, i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment and maintain collaborative relationships with all members of faculty and administration.
• Must have an excellent and welcoming presence in front of guests and employees. Moderate to strong presentation skills are required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Must be available to work the assigned course schedule.
• Must be available to work nights and weekends as required due to business needs.
• Regular work requires a great deal of sitting and standing for extended periods.
• Regular work requires the use of a computer, sometimes in excess of eight (8) hours per day.

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