Nutrition Adjunct Instructor – In-Person College Teaching

Contra Costa Community College District; Martinez (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Contra Costa Community College District seeks an adjunct instructor to teach in-person nutrition sections at Los Medanos College. The position is temporary and part-time, with responsibilities including delivering course content, assessing students, and maintaining records.

Candidates should have a relevant advanced degree and demonstrate commitment to diverse student populations, with flexibility to work at Pittsburg and Brentwood campuses as needed.

Qualifications

• Understanding of and sensitivity to the diverse backgrounds of community college students.
• Master's in nutrition or related field or equivalent qualification as specified.
• Desirable combination of education and teaching ability for intro nutrition course.

Responsibilities

• Providing instruction in accordance with established curriculum, course outlines and class schedules.
• Creating and maintaining an environment that emphasizes learning and critical thinking.
• Evaluating progress of students and grading work.
• Meeting with students outside of class.
• Maintaining professional conduct and ethics.
• Maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter areas.
• Fulfilling responsibilities of a part-time/temporary faculty member.
• Maintaining accurate academic records.

Skills

Teaching experience

Diversity awareness

Student evaluation

Education

Master's in nutrition, dietetics or dietetics and food administration

Bachelor's in nutrition/dietetics-related field + Master's in chemistry/public health or family and consumer studies/home economics

Equivalent qualification in nutrition or biological sciences with RD certification alternative

Master's in biological sciences or Bachelor's in biological sciences + Master's in biochemistry/biophysics/marine science

Job description

Contra Costa Community College District seeks an adjunct instructor to teach in-person nutrition sections at Los Medanos College. The position is temporary and part-time, with responsibilities including delivering course content, assessing students, and maintaining records.

Candidates should have a relevant advanced degree and demonstrate commitment to diverse student populations, with flexibility to work at Pittsburg and Brentwood campuses as needed.