Adjunct, Exercise Science - Nutrition

OverviewThe adjunct faculty member will work with full-time faculty under the general supervision of the Associate Dean in program and class-related duties such as instructional delivery of course curriculum, management of the learning environment, and assessment of student learning for assigned Nutrition courses in the Exercise Science Department.This is a pooled position. The department reviews applications as positions become available.This position is paid at $1,056 per instructional unit.Employment TermsIn accordance with SLCC policy, adjunct positions are offered on a semester-by-semester basis with no guarantee of continued employment.Official transcripts are required for those who are offered employment within 30 days of hire.SLCC Employee Benefits Page: https://i.slcc.edu/culture/benefits/index.aspx (refer to SLCC Faculty General Description in Appendix 1).ResponsibilitiesBecome familiar with and abide by all college policies with priority given to those policies that govern interactions with colleagues, staff, administrators, and departments throughout the organization.Maintain professional etiquette in communications with students, staff, faculty, and administrators.Provide appropriate and timely feedback for all assignments.Return graded assignments in a timely fashion per department standards.Maintain student attendance records (for Financial Aid purposes) and grades.Conduct a variety of appropriate evaluations of student performance.Inform students of progress-to-date periodically and assign and submit grades by published deadlines.Assist in maintaining a safe and mutually respectful instructional environment.Prepare and submit incident reports to the Dean of Student Services for inappropriate student behavior as defined by the Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities Policy.Maintain professional and collegial behavior.Handle/respond to student concerns/complaints and respond to student communications and inquiries promptly (generally within 1–2 days).Maintain professional appearance as defined by the discipline and/or College procedure.Complete all required employee trainings.Know and enforce FERPA guidelines.Provide ADA accommodations as requested.Exhibit excellent written and oral communication skills.Be proficient in computer skills.Communicate effectively with a broad range of diverse people, cultures, ethnic backgrounds, and abilities to maintain good working relationships across the College.Work with all groups in a diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic background of community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities.Qualifications & ExperienceMaster's Degree in Nutrition or a similar/related field (Exercise Science/Kinesiology).A minor in Nutrition (graduate or undergraduate).Master's Degree in Dietetics/Nutrition Science.Professional RD or certification in Nutrition.Prior teaching experience.Additional InformationAll faculty will maintain an on-site campus presence to encourage in-person relationships and create engaging, meaningful, and impactful learning experiences unless approved for online-only courses.You are employed as an Adjunct Faculty member/Instructor on a contract-to-contract basis, with no future expectation or obligation for employment. Your employment may be terminated At Will at any time.You are required to maintain professional boundaries with all SLCC students.Note: This description contains all the original job information, has removed irrelevant boilerplate, and uses only allowed tags.J-18808-Ljbffr