Part-Time Online Food and Nutrition

Job Description

Position Information
Job Title…
Part-Time Online Food and Nutrition – POOL – Modesto Junior College
Site:
Modesto Junior College
Salary Range / Other
The Hourly Range: $59.91 ? $95.78
Doctorate Range: $70.60 to $98.30
(2021-2022 Certified Part-time Instructor/Overload Hourly Salary Schedule)
Personnel new to the District are limited to a maximum 10th step placement based on previous experience: $93.01.
Benefits
With the exception of Workers? Compensation benefits; this classification is not eligible for District paid benefits.
Position Summary Information
Scope of Assignment
Under the general supervision of the discipline Division Dean, will teach lower-division Food and Nutrition courses online in accordance with course descriptions, outlines, and class schedules; evaluate progress of students; advise students concerning educational matters, assess course learning outcomes, and perform other instructional related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Master?s degree in nutrition, dietetics, or dietetics and food administration OR bachelor?s degree in any of the above AND master?s degree in chemistry, public health, or family and consumer studies/home economics OR the equivalent.
(Note: A bachelor?s degree in nutrition, dietetics, or dietetics and food administration, and certification as a registered dietician, is an alternative qualification for this discipline.)
Desirable Qualifications
Master?s Degree in Educational Technology or equivalent, OR possession of an online teaching certificate from a recognized online instruction program such as @One (onefortraining), the Online Learning Consortium (onlinelearning consortium.org) or equivalent. Previous experience teaching lower-division online Food and Nutrition classes. Experience using the Canvas Learning Management System.
Desirable Professional Characteristics
? Knowledge of and ability to appraise the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
Sensitivity to the needs, problems and challenges associated with the diversity of the community college student population, especially in the online modality.
? Current understanding of assessment processes for improving student success at the course, program, and degree level.
? Competent in new online pedagogies directed at improving student success and student equity.
? Recent experience working with African American/Black, Hispanic, Native American, and other minoritized students in the classroom, and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusion of these groups within higher education shape patterns of participation and outcomes.
? Willingness to examine and remediate one?s instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized students.
? Experience and expertise in culturally responsive teaching in the Food and Nutrition discipline, especially as it relates to the relevancy of students? lives, interests, and communities.
? Demonstrated ability to address equity gaps within coursework and the online classroom.
? Demonstrated knowledge of the Hispanic-Serving designation for institutional, departmental, and instructional practices.
Example of Duties
Teach lower division college courses in Food and Nutrition online as assigned; preparation of materials; grading student work; maintaining an effective online classroom environment and workspace.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applications are accepted online only at: https://www.yosemite.edu/recruitment/employmentopportunities/
Select Job Openings, Select Search Jobs, Select Job Title, Create an account and Apply to this job.
Please note: The District does not integrate with the third party service of Interfolio; therefore, reference letters must be submitted along with the application documents required.
SELECTION PROCEDURES
Only online application packets will be accepted including:
? YCCD Administrative online application
? Resume
? Personal letter of interest
? Unofficial Transcripts
EQUIVALENCY:
District has adopted equivalency procedures which enables applications by individuals who may not meet the qualifications listed above. If the applicant does not directly meet THE minimum qualifications, the equivalency form must be included with application. For more information on equivalency, go to https://www.yosemite.edu/recruitment/equivalency_policy_and_procedures
Choose: Equivalency Policy and Procedures. When requesting equivalency, attach a completed ?Determination of Equivalency? form along with the equivalency application documents required.
FOREIGN DEGREES: Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association. A copy of the evaluation must be attached during the application process. An ORIGINAL of the evaluation(s) must be presented at the time of hire.
Those applicants selected for personal interview will be notified by email or phone. In accordance with Board policy official offers of employment will be made only by the Chancellor or Vice Chancellor/Human Resources, YCCD. Final appointment is subject to confirmation by the Board of Trustees.
Federal law requires the District employ only US citizens and aliens authorized to work in the United States. Written verification of employment eligibility is required.
BACKGROUND CHECK: A background investigation of new employees is required, including reference checks and a state criminal history report. Employment will not begin until the history check has been cleared by Human Resources. The cost for the criminal history report will be the responsibility of the successful candidate.
TRANSCRIPTS: At the time an offer of assignment is made, proper salary placement is contingent upon receipt of OFFICIAL (sealed) transcripts. Instructors with advanced degrees and coursework shall be placed on the appropriate salary column and step up to step 10. Initial salary placement will be at the first column/step until official transcripts have been submitted to Human Resources and placement processed. Note: there is a separate salary range for summer school.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
The District may hire more than one applicant with this applicant pool.
YCCD is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation. YCCD BP 3410 Nondiscrimination can be found at:
https://www.yosemite.edu/trustees/board_policy/3410 Nondiscrimination.pdf
Licenses and Certificates
Posting Detail Information
Open Date
11/01/2021
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes