Nutrition Instructor Pool-Part-Time

North Orange County Community College District; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 1,770,000 - 2,427,000; Part time

Job summary

North Orange County Community College District invites applications for a Nutrition Instructor pool at Cypress College. This part-time role supports diverse learners and engages students through on-campus instruction and online resources.

The position emphasizes effective teaching practices, equity-minded approaches, and ongoing professional growth within a community college environment. Candidates should demonstrate ability to serve a varied student population and adapt to changing needs.

Qualifications

• Master's in nutrition, dietetics or dietetics and food administration.
• Bachelor's in any of the above AND Master's in chemistry, public health or family and consumer studies/home economics.
• Possess a valid California teaching credential authorizing service in a community college in the appropriate subject matter area.
• Equivalent qualifications may include related education, training, employment and professional experience equal to the required degree(s) and experience.
• Commitment to diversity and equity-minded practices within the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in Nutrition/Dietetics to college students.
• Deliver instruction in multiple formats: face-to-face, hybrid, online.
• Evaluate student learning and use assessments to enhance instruction.

Skills

Recent college-level teaching

Instruction in multiple formats

Canvas LMS proficiency

Inclusive learning environment

Student engagement strategies

Active learning strategies

Education

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

Bachelor's in nutrition/dietetics and Master's in chemistry/public health/ family & consumer studies

California teaching credential for community college

Equivalent qualifications per District Equivalency Committee

Bachelors + RD certification (alternative qualification)

Job description

Nutrition Instructor Pool-Part-Time

North Orange County Community College District

Position Number: 2016633FT

Location: Cypress College

Department: CC CTE & Grants

Percentage of Employment: Part-Time

Work Schedule: Varies

Job Description

NOCCCD is now accepting applications for Nutrition Instructor atCypress College!

Primary Purpose

Duties and responsibilities as presented are intended to berepresentative and not restrictive. The District reserves the rightto modify the assignment and allocation of duties in accordancewith operational needs.

Special Requirements

The award of all degrees must be verifiable on a legibletranscript. If degree award date is not posted on transcript yourapplication will be deemed incomplete and removed fromconsideration.

Grade cards will not be accepted in lieu of transcripts.

All degrees and course work used to satisfy the required minimumqualifications must be submitted and fromaccredited postsecondary institutions. See our website here regarding accredited postsecondaryinstitutions.

Evaluations of foreign degrees and/or course work are required. Seeour website here for information regarding evaluation offoreign degrees.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's in nutrition, dietetics or dietetics and foodadministration
• OR
• Bachelor's in any of the above AND Master's in chemistry, publichealth or family and consumer studies/home economics
• OR
• Possess a valid California teaching credential authorizing servicein a community college in the appropriate subject matterarea.
• OR
• the equivalent. Equivalent qualifications may include relatededucation, training, employment and professional experience thatwould be equal to the required degree(s) and experience in thisfield as determined by the District Equivalency Committee.
• Commitment to diversity. All applicants must have demonstratedsensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic,socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity,sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community collegestudents, faculty and staff. The applicant must be able todemonstrate how these factors relate to the need for equity mindedpractices within the classroom.
• (NOTE: A bachelor's in nutrition, dietetics, or dietetics and foodadministration, and certification as a registered dietitian, is analternative qualification for this discipline.)

Desirable Qualifications

• Recent college-level teaching experience in Nutrition, Dietetics,Food Science, Health Education, or a closely relateddiscipline.
• Experience delivering instruction in multiple formats, includingface-to-face, hybrid, and online learning environments.
• Proficiency in using the Canvas Learning Management System tosupport course organization, communication, assessment, and studentengagement.
• Current knowledge of evidence-based nutrition principles andemerging developments in nutrition, wellness, and publichealth.
• Demonstrated use of effective teaching practices, including activelearning strategies and instructional technologies that promotestudent success.
• Ability to create an inclusive learning environment that supportsstudents from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, linguistic, andeducational backgrounds.
• Experience evaluating student learning and using assessment resultsto enhance instruction and improve learning outcomes.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills,with the ability to interact effectively with students, faculty,staff, and administrators.
• Commitment to professional growth, continuous improvement, andmaintaining current expertise in both subject matter and teachingmethodologies.
• Demonstrated dedication to supporting student achievement,persistence, and completion through responsive instruction,mentorship, and equitable educational practices.

Salary Range and Dates

Salary Range: $1606.01 - $1762.44 per lecture unit rate,$1606.01 - $1762.44 per lab parity unit rate, $1284.83 - $1409.87per lab unit rate

Open Date: 10/12/2026

Close Date: 10/11/2027

Special Instructions Summary

This recruitment will remain active for a period of oneyear, from the position opening date. If there is no longer a needto fill, the position may be closed sooner, and applicants will benotified.

This is a continuous recruitment to fill part-time, and temporaryfaculty assignments on an as-needed basis. When the need to fillarises, the department will refer to this pool of part-timefaculty.

Due to the high volume of applications received, we ask that you donot contact the department directly. They will review theinformation provided and contact you if you are selected for aninterview. Possession of the minimum qualifications does notguarantee an interview.

Also note that you must upload your resume and transcripts. Applications submitted without all of the required documents willnot be considered.

Evidence of degree conferred/awarded must be printed on a legibletranscript.

The minimum required number of references for this position is one(1).

The candidate selected for employment will be required to providethe following: official transcripts and verification of experienceprior to the first duty day, identification and employmenteligibility as outlined in the Immigration Reform and Control Act,fingerprints and required medical certification pursuant to statue.NOCCCD will not sponsor any visa applications.

Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities may berequested by calling [phone] at least three business days inadvance of the scheduled examination/interview date.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

The policy of the North Orange County Community College District isto provide an educational, employment, and business environment,including but not limited to, access to its services, classes, andprograms in which no person shall be unlawfully denied full andequal access to the benefits of, or be unlawfully subjected todiscrimination on the basis of ethnic group identification,national origin, religion, age, sex, gender, gender identification,gender expression, race, color, medical condition, geneticinformation, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physicalor mental disability, pregnancy, or military and veteran status, oras otherwise prohibited by state and federal statutes, or becausethey are perceived to have one or more of the foregoingcharacteristics, or based on association with a person or groupwith one or more of these actual or perceivedcharacteristics.