Instructor, Nutrition

About the role

Salt Lake Community College seeks to attract a faculty of the highest caliber, skilled in the scholarship of teaching, discovery, application and integration of knowledge. The successful applicant will join a vital and innovative Exercise Science Department. The Exercise Science Department is home to an AS in Kinesiology, AS in Outdoor Adventure Parks and Recreation, AAS in Fitness Technician with additional certificate and credentialing opportunities. Our faculty are reflective practitioners, knowledgeable teachers in their respective fields, participate in professional communities, and collaborate with colleagues across the institution. Our department is dedicated to actively serve our students in successfully obtaining the skills and knowledge needed to be effective in their careers.

Responsibilities

• Deliver effective, inclusive instruction across all assigned modalities.
• Assess student learning and maintain accurate grades, attendance, and documentation in the LMS.
• Provide at least 5 hours/week of student consultation/office hours.
• Maintain professional communication and support a respectful, safe learning environment.
• Participate in curriculum development, assessment, and instructional improvement.
• Engage in departmental collaboration, meetings, and college events.
• Maintain a meaningful on-campus presence.
• Uphold all SLCC policies, including FERPA and the Academic Freedom & Professional Responsibility Policy.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Nutrition (Nutrition Science, Dietetics) or a closely related health field, from an accredited college or university.
• One semester teaching experience in Nutrition, at the college or university level.

Qualifications

• Accredited certification/credential (Nutrition, Dietetics, Exercise Science, Performance).
• Two years (full or part-time) teaching experience in Nutrition, at the college or university level.
• Experience with interpreting and disseminating evidence-based health information.
• Demonstrated knowledge of or work in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning as it relates to Nutrition.
• Experience supervising or advising students.
• Experience with curriculum development of nutrition and closely related science programs / courses.
• Demonstrated commitment to improving access to, and retention in, higher education.

Skills

• Excellent computer and organizational skills.
• Ability to work with all groups from a variety of academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds, and with community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities and special needs.
• Computer literacy skills as they relate to email, Microsoft programs, and online teaching.

Benefits

SLCC offers a comprehensive benefits package for FT faculty members. More Information can be found at: http://www.slcc.edu/hr/benefits/full-time-employees.aspx

Pay

Compensation practices align with SLCC policy and support equitable placement and is based on credentials, experience, teaching effectiveness, competencies, and internal equity.

Schedule

This position is a Full-Time, Non-Tenure and Temporary position. There is no guarantee of continuing employment past the terms of the temporary position.