On-Site Nutrition Adjunct Instructor – San Antonio

University of Maryland Global Campus; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 1,110,000 - 2,266,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) seeks adjunct faculty to teach on-site at San Antonio, TX, in the Natural Sciences program. Specifically, we are seeking faculty for the following course: Elements of Nutrition (NUTR 100): a study of the scientific and quantitative foundations of the applied science of human nutrition.

Requirements include a Master’s degree in Nutrition or related field and professional experience; teaching adult learners online and in higher education is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nutrition, Health Management or related field from an accredited institution of higher learning.
• Professional experience in Nutrition, Health Management or related field.
• Experience teaching adult learners online and in higher education preferred

Responsibilities

• Actively engage students through frequent interaction that motivates them to succeed, and conveys a genuine energy and enthusiasm for their learning.
• Guide students in active collaboration and the application of their learning in problem- and project-based learning demonstrations.
• Provide rich and regular constructive feedback, utilizing rubrics effectively for the assessment of student work, and acknowledging student accomplishments.
• Demonstrate relevant and current subject-matter expertise, and help students connect concepts across their academic program.
• Provide feedback to your program chair on possible curricular improvements.

Skills

Nutrition industry experience

Higher education teaching

Online teaching experience

Education

Master’s degree in Nutrition or related field

Job description

University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) seeks adjunct faculty to teach on-site at San Antonio, TX, in the Natural Sciences program. Specifically, we are seeking faculty for the following course: Elements of Nutrition (NUTR 100): a study of the scientific and quantitative foundations of the applied science of human nutrition.

Requirements include a Master’s degree in Nutrition or related field and professional experience; teaching adult learners online and in higher education is preferred.