Human Nutrition (HWE) Online Adjunct Instructor

Title: Human Nutrition (HWE) Online Adjunct Instructor Position Type: Instructor College: Colorado Northwestern Community College Division: Academic Affairs Department: CNCC Arts & Sciences Campus: CNCC Rangely Campus Location: Rangely Salary Range: $750 per credit hour (Bachelor’s Degree); $800 per credit hour (Master’s Degree or higher) Who We Are Join Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC) and take advantage of a unique opportunity to educate and inspire students in a fully online environment. CNCC is dedicated to fostering educational excellence and student success while maintaining a strong connection to our community’s evolving needs. Our institution offers a supportive atmosphere that values work-life balance, making it a great place to advance your career while enjoying the outdoor activities that the beautiful landscapes of Colorado provide. Job Summary CNCC is seeking qualified part-time instructors to teach fully online courses in Human Nutrition (HWE). Reporting to the Dean of Academic Affairs and Online Learning, as a part-time instructor, you would share your skills and knowledge to prepare CNCC and Colorado Online students for successful careers. Using a master course template that follows Quality Matters (QM) design standards, you would personalize the course and supplemental content to provide a robust online learning experience to our students. You would also enjoy the flexibility of working from home and receive support in the form of professional development opportunities, access to an extensive library of resources, a teaching excellence program, and a community of colleagues. Duties & Responsibilities Use an online course template as the course foundation. Personalize course and supplemental content Facilitate online discussions and student engagement Provide instruction to help students meet course objectives Deliver assessments and maintain records on students’ progress and attainment Regularly monitor the course and meet all program deadlines Respond in a timely manner to students’ and department chairs’ communications Collaborate with the department chair to continually improve course offerings Foster inclusivity and diverse thought Competencies/KSAs Strong computer and Internet skills Good written communication skills Understanding of adult learning theories and ability to effectively apply this knowledge in an online learning environment Must physically work in the state of Colorado Various equipment to do with field of study Microsoft Office Suite (specifically Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook) Other Qualifications Experience using Desire-2-Learn (Brightspace) learning management system, or other LMS Familiarity with Navigate or other student intervention applications Familiarity with Promethean or other interactive displays Proficiency with WebEx, Zoom, or other web conference applications Minimum Qualifications Master’s degree within one required discipline (Human Nutrition / DIetary Nutrition) and 18 or more graduate hours applicable to at least one other required discipline One to three years of college-level teaching experience in a variety of instructional modalities (in-person, online, and hybrid). One to three years of post-secondary teaching experience in a variety of instructional modalities (in-person, online, and hybrid). Preferred Qualifications More than three years of college-level teaching experience in a variety of instructional modalities (in-person, online, and hybrid). More than three years of post-secondary teaching experience in a variety of instructional modalities (in-person, online, and hybrid) Doctorate within one required discipline, and 18 or more graduate hours applicable to at least one other required discipline Selection Process Colorado Northwestern Community College is committed to a fair, equitable, and inclusive hiring process designed to identify the candidate who best meets the needs of the position and the College. While the process may vary by position, applicants can generally expect the following steps: Application Review – Applications are reviewed after the priority review date (or closing date, if applicable) to determine whether candidates meet the minimum qualifications. Committee Evaluation – Qualified applicants may be evaluated by a search committee using job-related criteria established prior to the search. Interviews – Selected candidates may participate in one or more interviews. Depending on the position, interviews may be conducted virtually or in person. Position-Specific Assessments – Some positions may require additional assessments such as: Teaching demonstrations Presentations Skills assessments Writing samples Work simulations Reference and Background Checks – Final candidates will undergo reference checks. Employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of required background checks and any other pre-employment requirements applicable to the position. Employment Offer – The selected candidate will receive a formal offer of employment from Human Resources. CNCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Additional Information/Benefits This position is located online. All work must be completed in the state of Colorado. Please note: You need to be a Colorado resident on your first day of employment. Also, Colorado Northwestern Community College is an E-Verify employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Colorado Community College System (CCCS)