Adjunct Professor Nutrition-900667

Campus: OSU-Oklahoma City

About the Role

To develop in each student the skills of critical thinking and to help students learn nutritional sciences presented to them in order for that student to become a positive member of the community.

Responsibilities

• Maintain student and course records with updates on the learning management system.
• Maintain and file current course outlines, objectives, and grading procedures for all courses.
• Exhibit innovative and adaptive instructional methods.
• Complete all mandatory training.
• Fulfill all requirements as noted in the Adjunct Handbook.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or Health Education.
• Minimum of 18 graduate hours in nutrition science.
• Educational qualifications to teach in subject area or documented specialty education/experience to meet tested experience requirements, as per the Higher Learning Commission's publication on Determining Qualified Faculty.
• Provide leadership in an academic discipline and/or degree program. Programs with discipline-specific external accreditation may have more stringent training and experience requirements.

Qualifications

Skills and Proficiencies

• Teaching Competence: Ability to create lesson plans, content, presentations, ancillary materials, and assignments to effectively transform information to knowledge for students; ability to assess student learning and progress.
• Communication Skills: Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with clear, grammatically correct English; requires interaction with supervisors, colleagues, and students using tact, discretion, and independent judgment.
• Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel), as well as email and Internet.
• Passion for assisting customers and representing the OSU-OKC and OSU brand with positivity and professionalism.
• Demonstrated history of ethical and professional behavior.

Certifications/Licensure

Dependent on course.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Nutrition Science.
• Registered Dietitian (LD/RD).

Pay

$750.00 - $800.00 per credit hour.

Schedule

• Work Schedule: Varies depending on modality and day of courses assigned.
• Appointment Length: 6 months or less.

Working Conditions

• Flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends.
• Work environment includes office and classroom settings with significant public contact (in person, by telephone, via email, and other communication platforms).
• Often busy and noisy environment.

Physical Requirements

• Extended periods of sitting, talking, and listening.
• Extensive use of computers, telephones, and other office equipment.
• Possible lifting of up to 25 lbs. (Objects over 45 lbs. require a two-person lift).