Adjunct - Nutrition

About the role

The successful candidate will provide instruction in Nutrition in an in-person course format at the Washington County Regional Center of Kirkwood Community College. They will work with other faculty members to develop a course syllabus and consistent assessments, and communicate regularly with department staff, students, and faculty.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in Nutrition in a face-to-face course format.
• Work with other faculty members to develop a course syllabus and consistent assessments.
• Communicate with department staff, students, and faculty on a regular basis.
• Login to Kirkwood Learning Management System regularly.
• Perform other related work duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with 12 credits in Biology.
• Previous teaching experience preferred.

Benefits

The position offers a competitive salary of $1,314 per credit hour.

Pay

$1,314 per credit hour.

Schedule

Fall Semester – August 24, 2026 – December 11, 2026
Tuesday/Thursday – 7:45 am – 9:15 am
Face-to-face section at Washington County Regional Center.

Performance Expectations

• Effectively instruct and communicate material for the course.
• Absorb and enforce safety rules when in a lab setting.
• Welcome, value, and nurture people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences.

Physical Activities

• Occasional (10-33%) standing, pushing, pulling and grasping.
• Frequent (34-66%) reaching and viewing a computer and other types of close visual work.
• Constant (67-100%) sitting, walking, repetitive motion, talking and hearing.