Nutrition and Foods- Adjunct Professor

Overview

THIS IS A TEMPORARY, HOURLY AS NEEDED POSITION WITHOUT PERMANENT STATUS.

This is a CONTINUOUS recruitment for an applicant POOL to fill part-time, temporary, hourly assignments on an as-needed basis. Departments or divisions will refer to the POOL of applications on file to fill temporary assignments as the need arises. You will be contacted by the hiring manager should the department/division be interested in scheduling an interview.

Minimum Qualifications

A. The minimum of one of the following awarded/conferred from a regionally accredited institution:

1. Master’s in nutrition, dietetics or dietetics and food administration OR
2. Bachelor’s in any of the above AND Master’s in chemistry, public health or family and consumer studies/home economics (NOTE: A bachelor’s in nutrition, dietetics, or dietetics and food administration, and certification as a registered dietitian, is an alternative qualification for this discipline.); OR
3. The equivalent (must request an equivalency review in the application), OR
4. California Community College credential, “Valid for Life” (no longer issued), authorizing service as an instructor in the appropriate discipline; refer to Ed Code § 87355 (If meeting qualifications with this credential, a copy of the valid lifetime credential must be submitted with the application.);

AND

B. Commitment to the community college goals/objectives of providing quality programs and services for students with diverse abilities and interests; personal qualities to work effectively and sensitively in a multicultural environment; awareness and commitment to the special needs of non-traditional students.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Communicate effectively to students orally and in writing.
2. Prior teaching experience.
3. Knowledge of online delivery methods, principles, techniques, and methods of instruction.
4. Experience teaching hands-on foods and nutrition laboratory courses.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

1. Teach lower-division undergraduate courses in nutrition and foods
2. Assist in the growth and success of a diverse population of students through careful preparation of course materials, effective teaching methods, and informed critical feedback on assignments and discussions
3. Perform related duties as assigned, including timely compliance with clerical and administrative responsibilities, College policies, division policies, and department policies
4. Early morning, late afternoon, and/or evening assignments may be required
5. In-person assignments may be required
6. Local high-school, dual-enrollment assignments may be required

Equivalencies

Candidates not holding the stated required qualifications who are requesting consideration based on an equivalency will need to answer the equivalency questions included in the application.

Application Procedure

Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled.Applicants must submit all of the following materials online, unless otherwise noted, at the Mt. SAC Employment Website to be considered for this position:

1. A Mt. San Antonio College online application.
2. A cover letter describing how the applicant meets the required education and experience.
3. A detailed résumé that summarizes educational preparation and professional experience for the position.
4. If applicable, College and/or university transcripts showing the awarded/conferred degree are required and must be submitted with the online application by all applicants, including current or former employees of the college, to demonstrate that the required educational qualifications are met. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at the time of application; however, copies of diplomas are not accepted in lieu of transcripts.