Description
The selected candidate(s) will teach online undergraduate Nutrition courses, including but not limited to BIO 218: Introduction to Nutrition. This role teaches online nutrition classes and is responsible for providing quality instruction to students through well-prepared classes, relevant assignments, fair and holistic assessments of learning, and clear documentation of student progress.
Key Responsibilities
* Teach assigned contact hours per semester.
* Adequately prepare for lessons.
* Provide each student with clear course expectations, evaluations, and timelines through carefully written topical outlines and approved syllabus per faculty established guidelines.
* Provide interesting and relevant assignments for students that demonstrate learning outcomes in a real-life setting.
* Suitably challenge, engage, support, and communicate with students to encourage their participation and learning while maintaining mutual value and respect.
* Provide timely grades to students through college software and upload mid-term and final grades by college deadlines.
* Respond to student questions on a timely basis.
* Ensure course and program learning outcomes are delivered as defined by the syllabus.
Additional Responsibilities
* Demonstrate quality online classroom management techniques.
* Provide quality assessment of student work with substantive, timely feedback.
* Engage in pedagogical practices that encourage student success and excellence.
* Incorporate faith-based discussions in class forums.
* Participate in online faculty development opportunities.
* Communicate (e.g., email, postings, live chat, etc.) in a timely manner with students and/or ODP staff regarding student concerns or issues.
* Proactively participate with students in the online classroom through forums, messaging, email, timely feedback, etc.
* Notify appropriate ODP staff of any curricular or course administration issues in a timely manner.
* Coordinate with ODP student success coach regarding student concerns.
Mission and Values
* Geneva College is a Christ-centered academic community that provides a comprehensive education to equip students for faithful and fruitful service to God and neighbor.
* Geneva College will inspire students to integrate faith in Christ into all aspects of life in the real world, and to serve faithfully within their callings for Christ and Country.
* Serve with grace. Pursue Godly wisdom. Foster academic strength. Engage culture faithfully. Inspire vibrant hospitality. Honor one another.
* Employees of Geneva College will affirm upon hire, and annually thereafter, their promise to abide by the College's Standard of Conduct Policy.
Requirements
* Candidate must have obtained at least a conferred master's degree from an accredited U.S. college/university (or international equivalent) in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field or a master's degree from an accredited U.S. college/university (or international equivalent) with 18 graduate credit hours in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field.
* Prior teaching experience, specifically with online populations, is strongly desired; however, training and support is provided by Geneva College ODP staff.
* Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products and leveraging the Internet. Proficient computer skills to correspond with students, enter grades and feedback in a timely fashion, and communicate with relevant Geneva College personnel electronically.
* An eligible candidate must be a thoughtful and articulate Christian and an active member of a Protestant evangelical Christian church. Preference will be given to the candidate who supports and has an articulate understanding of the Reformed faith.