[Hiring] Online Adjunct Instructor - Human Nutrition @Rasmussen University

Role Description

This course introduces the principles of nutrition and the role of nutrients in the human body. Students learn about the body’s nutritional needs, along with the nutritive value of foods and the factors influencing the body’s requirements throughout the life span. The relationship between nutrition and cultural, ethnic, religious, and socioeconomic influences on nutritional health and disease is also included.

Reporting Relationships:

• Adjunct Faculty will report to an Academic Dean.

Responsibilities:

• Communicate both verbally and in writing with students regarding feedback on student performance on a consistent basis throughout the course and as required by the Faculty Expectations.
• Be available for students via phone, email, and for individual appointments as needed for questions and academic assistance as determined and outlined in the Faculty Expectations.
• Respond to Dean/University staff regarding performance, student issues/concerns, or items needed for faculty file/accreditation needs in a timely manner.
• Exhibit appropriate behavior, language, professional communication, demeanor, and dress at all times.

Key Accountabilities:

• The essential function of the position includes, but is not limited to, the following tasks, duties, and responsibilities consistent with the function.
• The employee is expected to perform all other duties as requested, directed, and/or assigned.
• Adjunct faculty will be assigned up to 3 work units per academic quarter.

• Teaching Effectiveness: Professionalism, Use of Technology, and Content Expertise
• Dynamic, Active Classroom
• Use of effective teaching strategies and multiple teaching techniques; teaching and modeling appropriate level learning skills and creating an environment conducive to learning.
• Creating high levels of student engagement through activities, community building, and student-centered learning including the use of live classroom tools to hold synchronous learning sessions with students.
• Clarity, relevance, and connection of class session objectives to course performance objectives.
• Organized classroom and efficient use of class time.

• Subject Matter Expertise
• Demonstrate mastery and ability to articulate and relate to students.
• Play an integral role in the development and implementation of curriculum and assessment for their area of expertise.

• Student and University Support and Professionalism:
• Faculty are responsible for creating a classroom presence in support of students in collaboration with their Dean.
• Student support and outreach that supports the success of students is accomplished through faculty availability to students in all courses through synchronous or asynchronous communication and meetings to help students achieve the learning objectives for their course(s).

• Faculty Meetings and other responsibilities:
• Faculty will attend events, programmatic meetings, and committee work as agreed upon and/or designated by the Dean.

• Professional Development:
• Faculty must complete a minimum of six (6) Rasmussen Educational Units (REUs) annually or two (2) REUs per quarter for each quarter you teach (whichever is less) between the combined areas of Teaching Development and Development in the Discipline on an annual basis as described in the faculty handbook.

Qualifications

• Teaching experience preferred (Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the field of study).
• Self-motivated, flexible, and able to work in a team environment with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact with students, leadership, and peers.
• Excellent written communication and strong verbal communication skills in the English language.
• Online adjuncts will need regular access to a computer with the following system requirements:
• Windows XP or greater.
• Microsoft Office 2010.
• An internet connection.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Nutrition or Nutrition related degree.
• Prefer experience in healthcare or healthcare/health science education setting.
• Must be able to provide professional licenses/certifications required for specialized schools (Health Sciences, Nursing) before teaching; license must be active and unencumbered.
• Must be able to provide official transcripts for each degree earned from an accredited institution before teaching.

Benefits

• Rasmussen University offers a robust total rewards program that includes a competitive compensation and benefits program.
• Our defined compensation structure is market competitive and is built to reward performance.
• Online Part-Time (Adjunct) Instructor compensation is determined based on the workload (Work Unit) associated with the specific course assignment.
• Those selected for these roles can expect a reasonable estimate of the current pay to be $1,700.00 per full-term Work Unit.
• Part-time employees are eligible for our 401(K) retirement plan with employer matching, paid sick leave, a robust learning management system, and individual development planning.
• We also offer continuing education benefits for part-time employees comprised of a tuition reduction on courses taken within our family of brands.