Part-Time Nutrition Faculty — On-Campus & Online Teaching

Johnson & Wales University; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 55,104 - 82,656; Part time

Job summary

Johnson & Wales University in Providence, RI is seeking a part-time adjunct to teach nutrition and related courses. The lecturer will deliver course content on campus or online, develop materials, assess student work, and ensure mastery of learning objectives.

The ideal candidate holds a Master's in nutrition or a related field, demonstrates innovative teaching, and is willing to engage with students, department chairs, and support services to promote student success.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nutrition, biology, or a related field from a regionally accredited institution, or other appropriate accreditation as determined by Johnson & Wales University
• Evidence of innovative teaching experience

Responsibilities

• Teaches assigned course(s) on campus by delivering appropriate course content to students, preparing course materials and lesson plans, grading student work, providing students with robust feedback in a timely manner, and addressing students’ questions and concerns
• Teaches assigned course(s) online by delivering course content, learning activities and assessments using the university’s learning management system, according to JWU course outlines and online course delivery standards
• Prepares and maintains course site in the learning management system for dissemination of course materials, assessments, and weekly updating of the grade center in accordance with university requirements
• Maintains accurate records of student attendance, academic achievement and performance in accordance with university policies and procedures
• Distributes to each student, in each course, via the learning management system, a university-approved syllabus that includes course objectives, required course materials, attendance policy and evaluation criteria
• Communicates early with the student, department chair, and academic counselor for any student in danger of failure or in need of individual counseling, using appropriate university systems
• Refers students to appropriate university sources for information, guidance, financial assistance, career services, library services, academic support, accessibility services, counseling, and other support services
• Populates the university’s faculty information system with data to establish teaching credentials and maintains data, as needed
• Attends faculty orientation and meetings, as requested by the college
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Education

Master's degree in nutrition, biology, or related field

Job description

Johnson & Wales University in Providence, RI is seeking a part-time adjunct to teach nutrition and related courses. The lecturer will deliver course content on campus or online, develop materials, assess student work, and ensure mastery of learning objectives.

The ideal candidate holds a Master's in nutrition or a related field, demonstrates innovative teaching, and is willing to engage with students, department chairs, and support services to promote student success.