Faculty-Adjunct-Nutrition & Dietetics

Essential Job Functions

• 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
• Popolates 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

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in dietetics & nutrition or a related field of study from a regionally accredited institution of higher education or other appropriate accreditation as determined by Johnson & Wales University
• Three or more years of experience working as a clinical dietitian
• Valid registered dietitian nutritionist credential
• Valid dietitian nutritionist license in Rhode Island or ability to obtain licensure upon hire

Additional Requirements

• Compliance with clinical/experiential learning site requirements, as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working as a clinical dietitian in a community and foodservice environment