Adjunct Faculty Pool - Dietetics and Nutrition

Job Summary

This is a part-time, Adjunct Faculty position in the Department of Allied Health. Applications for part-time faculty positions are accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed by the department chair when openings become available. Future teaching assignments are on a term-by-term basis, which may include fall, spring, and summer. Postings close yearly on January 31; to maintain your application within the system, you will need to re-apply each year.

Job Duties

• Prepares and delivers instruction in classroom and clinical facilities on topics in Allied Health Science.
• Compiles, administers, evaluates and grades students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, tests, and papers fairly and consistently; and keep students informed about their progress through the prompt grading of papers and other work.
• Develops curricula and instructional material such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
• Maintains office hours for students seeking academic advice, assists in student recruitment and retention; and assists students with course-related problems outside of the classroom.
• Maintains accurate student attendance records, grades, and other required records in compliance with federal FERPA regulations.
• Attends all faculty meetings, college assemblies, professional development and orientation activities, and other meetings as called by the President, Dean or Department Chair.
• Keeps abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
• Participates in departmental and college committees; and provides outreach service to the community.
• May perform other duties as assign by Department Head/Dean.

Minimum Qualifications

• Registered dietitian/nutritionist (RD or RDN)
• Licensed dietitian nutritionist in the state of TN (LDN)
• Master's degree with at least 18 graduate hours in nutrition
• Teaching experience preferred, but not required
• Comfortable with online components of education
• Willing to possibly teach virtual evening classes
• Willing to teach dual enrollment classes preferred, but not required

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of current teaching and learning strategies to facilitate student-centered learning;
• Experience interacting successfully with an ever-growing student population;
• Skill in selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things;
• Ability to integrate technology into course delivery;
• Ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand;
• Willingness and flexibility to teach classes using various instructional delivery methods at any of the four locations.

Summary Of Our Benefits

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First Consideration Will Be Given To Current Southwest Tennessee Community College Employees Who Meet The Minimum Qualifications For The Position

Application Instructions

• A Resume
• Cover letter
• Unofficial Transcripts

Equal Opportunity Employer

The TBR does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, or national origin, sex, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities.