Part-Time Nutritional Science Instructor (Pool)

Job Details

Position Title: Part-Time Nutritional Science Instructor (Pool)

Campus: Mission College

Definition: PART-TIME, ASSOCIATE FACULTY POOL Applications for Part-Time, Associate Faculty pools are continually accepted (unless otherwise specified) by the District and will be added to the application pool for review by hiring authorities on an as-needed basis. Should you be invited for an interview, you will be contacted by a District representative.

Assignment: This position is a part-time position as an Associate Instructor. The teaching assignment may require teaching lecture-discussion courses during day, evening or on Saturday and/or in an on-line/distance education format. The assignments are as needed, during Spring, Summer, and/or Fall semesters. This position is represented by the West Valley-Mission Federation of Teachers (WVMFT), AFT 6554. Work location: Mission College, Santa Clara, CA

Salary and Benefits: Salary is based on a percentage of workload, up to a maximum of 67% of a full-time load. Salary is prorated based on an initial hiring salary range of $36,191 – $52,297 per semester; and is based on academic achievement, teaching and related experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Education – Possess one of the following:
   • Master’s degree in nutrition, dietetics, or dietetics and food administration; OR
   • Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, dietetics, or dietetics and food administration, AND Master’s degree in chemistry, public health, or family and consumer studies/home economics; OR
   • Possession of a valid California Community College Instructor’s Credential in Foods, Food Services, and Related Technologies; OR
   • The equivalent of the above.
2. Demonstrated ability to effectively teach, counsel or work with persons of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds.

NOTE: A Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, dietetics, or dietetics and food administration, AND certification as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (verified by the Commission on Dietetics Registration) is an alternative qualification for this pursuant to title 5, section 53410.1.

Desired Qualifications:

• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
• Teaching experience in nutrition diet therapy and/or related subjects at an accredited community college or university within the past five (5) years.
• Background or experience with the use of computers and technology in education, clinical setting and/or industry.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities:

Instructional duties and assignments may consist of one or more of the following:

• Provide instruction for assigned courses. This includes preparation for in-class or on-line/distance education activities, evaluation of students’ work, consultation with students outside of class and/or on-line, maintenance of currency in the subjects taught.
• Maintain accurate class and other records required by the college.
• Submit, when due, attendance rosters and grade reports.
• Follow course outlines as filed in the instruction offices.
• Maintain office hours each week, at .5 hours per week per section.
• Observe, support and enforce the regulations, policies and programs of the District and college.
• Provide each student with a written course syllabus at the beginning of the course, as per instructions in the Faculty Handbook.
• Refer students to appropriate college sources for information on counseling and other student services.
• Assist students by providing advice on requirements for successful achievement in the members’ area of expertise.
• Work cooperatively within the college community.
• Foster an environment that protects academic freedom within the college community.
• Foster a positive working environment that is free from harassment, prejudice and/or bias.
• Demonstrate a respect for the dignity of each individual.