Part Time Faculty Nutrition Instructor

Montgomery College is Maryland’s premier community college, serving more than 60,000 students each year through credit and noncredit programs. Montgomery College is one of Maryland’s most diverse community colleges, which includes more than 164 nations represented in our student body. Do you want to join us in our mission of providing an exceptional education and fostering student success? We are dedicated to providing an exceptional education for all of our students, and we recognize that our faculty and staff are integral to our continued success.

Job TitlePart Time Faculty Nutrition Instructor

Job Description SummaryThe Montgomery College, Rockville Campus, is currently accepting applications for possible openings as a part-time faculty member teaching Introduction to Nutrition. We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher who exhibits a high degree of professionalism, a strong commitment to our students, and demonstrates the ability to motivate and educate in an engaging manner.

***Montgomery College accepts applications for Adjunct/Part-time Faculty on a continuous basis. Applications may be reviewed periodically based on the student enrollment needs. ***
• The listing of a course in the schedule of classes as “TBA” does not constitute an assignment.
• The hiring decision for part-time faculty involves an academic judgment and shall be determined at Management’s sole discretion.
• During the academic year part-time faculty at Montgomery College may teach no more than 11.5 ESH (equivalent semester hour) per semester and no more than 23 ESH per academic year.
• During summer part-time faculty at Montgomery College may teach no more than 10 ESH (equivalent semester hour) for both sessions combined.

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach Introduction to Nutrition courses in online and/or structured remote format using the Blackboard Educational Learning Platform.
• Participate in general education assessment for Introduction to Nutrition
• Administer, grade, and provide feedback in a timely manner to monitor student progress throughout the course
• Meet established deadlines to submit student mid-term and final course grades.
• Conduct assigned classes in accordance with the catalog description, the course syllabus, and the stipulations of the College
• Hold every scheduled class, including exams and the final examination, the full scheduled number of minutes during the scheduled time in the scheduled location, whether this will be remote or in-person.
• Read and respond promptly to College and student emails using the Montgomery College email system.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Nutrition, Nutrition Education, Biology, or a closely related field.
• Teaching experience at the college level.
• Demonstrated experience teaching online distance learning classes.
• Demonstrated experience conducting structured remote teaching.
• Ability to conduct a meeting for mandatory course orientation in-person or remotely (as appropriate).
• Faculty members are expected to have access to a personal computer with virus protection that can connect to the internet outside of the work location (i.e., office, classroom, college campus). Montgomery College (MC) provides an MC e-mail account and access to the learning platform, password-protected faculty sections of the website, college listservs, and other faculty communications tools.
• Eligible applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States and not require employer visa sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Experience teaching undergraduate Nutrition courses.
• Proficiency with different learning management technologies (e.g. Blackboard, Canvas, Engage)
• Use of diet analysis software programs (e.g. iProfile, Food Data Central)

Application Process :

• Online applications must be received by January 22, 2021
• For consideration, you must: (optional)
  
  Include dates of employment in your application or attachment;
  
  Submit a cover letter along with an un-official copy of your transcripts from your highest degree earned.
  
  

As a condition of employment, the following are required at the time of hire:

• Successful completion of a background check and degree verification (if applicable). Must provide proof of US degree equivalency for international degrees.

Montgomery College is a tobacco and smoke-free environment

For disability related accommodations please call 240-567-5353 or send an email to: hrstm@montgomerycollege.edu at least two weeks in advance.

Montgomery College is an academic institution committed to promoting equal opportunity and fostering diversity among its student body, faculty, and staff.

Closing DateFriday, January 22, 2021

Montgomery College is a tobacco-free and smoke-free workplace

For disability-related accommodations, please call 240-567-5353 or send an email to: hrstm@montgomerycollege.edu .

Two (2) weeks’ notice required to provide accommodations.

Montgomery College is an academic institution committed to promoting

equal opportunity and fostering diversity among its student body, faculty, and staff.