Client: Geneva College
Location: Online
Job Category: Part-time Online Adjunct Faculty
Job Reference: 4f244c436174
Job Views: 4
Posted: 14.03.2025
Expiry Date: 28.04.2025
Job Description: Description
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
Geneva College invites applications for a part-time online adjunct faculty member for the Online Degree Programs in the Department of Professional and Online Graduate Studies. The selected candidate(s) will teach online undergraduate Nutrition courses, including, but not limited to, BIO 218: Introduction to Nutrition. The position begins immediately, with teaching responsibilities beginning January 2025, and will remain open until filled.
Application Process:
A Vita/CV
Unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts (official copies will be required before being appointed)
Summary of Responsibilities: This role teaches online nutrition classes, including, but not limited to, BIO 218: Introduction to Nutrition. The person(s) in this role 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. Please note that this role is not responsible for developing course material; a course syllabus is provided by the Online Degree Programs at Geneva College.
Essential 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.
Specific Responsibilities:
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 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.
Exhibits behavior that is consistent with and supportive of Geneva's mission, vision, core values, and standards of conduct:
Geneva Mission Statement: 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.
Vision Statement: 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.
Core Values: Serve with grace. Pursue Godly wisdom. Foster academic strength. Engage culture faithfully. Inspire vibrant hospitality. Honor one another.
Standards of Conduct: Employees of Geneva College will affirm upon hire, and annually thereafter, their promise to abide by the College's Standard of Conduct Policy.
Job Requirements - Administrative:
General: Individuals must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed or are able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential responsibilities of the job.
Physical: Must be able to perform the following: talking, hearing, and seeing. Must have sufficient manual dexterity to operate all office equipment.
Confidentiality: Individuals must recognize that management of data, including personal information, grades, budgets, programs, and policies is necessary.
Mental: Must be able to reason, analyze, prioritize, conceptualize, make judgments, and solve problems.
Qualifications:
Minimum: Education/Certification: Candidate must have obtained at least a conferred master's degree from an accredited U.S. college/university in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field. Experience: Prior teaching experience, specifically with online populations, is strongly desired.
Preferred: Education/Certification: A Registered Dietitian credential and/or a terminal degree related to the field of Nutrition or Dietetics is highly preferred. Experience: Prior online teaching experience.
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