Adjunct - Human Nutrition
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Salary: See Position DescriptionLocation : Queensbury 12804, NYJob Type: Faculty Part-TimeJob Number: 202400074Division: Academic AffairsDepartment: Science DivisionOpening Date: 11/07/2024Closing Date: 12/6/2024 11:59 PM EasternBroad Function SUNY Adirondack is a teaching- and learning-centered community college that fosters a diverse and equitable learning environment for students of all ages, backgrounds, goals, and learning styles. A member of the State University of New York, the College enrolls approximately 3,000 students in more than 30 unique academic programs that prepare students for both work and transfer to four-year institutions. The College is located in the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains, one hour north of Albany and thirty minutes from Saratoga Springs. A four-year degree is attainable on campus through SUNY Plattsburgh and SUNY Empire branch campuses. While many of our students are first generation college educated and from rural areas in Upstate New York, we are excited by the influx of students from downstate and out of state who can now live in our new 400-bed residence hall. From interactive classroom instruction to one-one-one guidance outside of class, our faculty and staff are committed to both personal and public transformation through education, with an emphasis on critical and creative thinking. With a population of 23% returning adults and 15% people of color, SUNY Adirondack maintains a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion and to the welfare of its growing multicultural student body. We strongly encourage applications from minorities and other underrepresented groups. A demonstrated commitment to working with a diverse student population and to the values of inclusion, engagement, and equity is imperative. Major ResponsibilitiesNutrition 111/Human Nutrition emphasizes biochemical and physiological principles. The course covers the structure, function, digestion and metabolism of nutrients with a focus on how poor dietary habits contribute to the development of disease.We are seeking an adjunct to instruct an asynchronous online section of the course.Current and former faculty teaching Ntr111 will be available for consultation on the course content and textbook used.Educational RequirementsMinimum requirements are a Masters Degree in Nutrition, college level experience teaching Nutrition and the ability to use the Brightspace LMS for the online instruction.Our Teaching and Learning Office provides support for the Brightspace Learning Management System.Salary Adjunct salary is based on the number of contract hours per semester, remunerated at the rate of $1,185 per credit hour taught per semester Employment Type Adjunct Additional Information When applying, please include a letter of interest, resume, names, telephone numbers and email addresses of three professional references. Full consideration will be given if received by 12/6/2024 We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. SUNY Adirondack is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.