Nutrition Faculty (Visiting Scholar) (Eastfield)

Position Number:	041312094
Position Type:	Faculty
Exempt or Non-Exempt:	Exempt
Appointment Type:	Full Time
Is Grant Funded?:	No
Salary:	Nine months salary ranging from $44,485 - $50,869 based on education and experience. Extra service and summer compensation possibilities in addition to 9-month contract (Comprehensive benefits package).
Work Days/Hours:	Monday through Friday, daytime
Posting Number:	02571
Close Date:	12/16/2013
Open Until Filled:	No

Job Description Summary/Essential Duties:

Teaches students effectively in assigned classes and maintains office hours for student consultation in accordance with procedures outlined in the Dallas County Community College Board Policy Manual and/or agreed upon with immediate supervisor. Provides students with a written course syllabus that should include items specified by the college and/or Dallas County Community College System. Participates in the evaluation of the instructional process and uses innovative strategies to continually improve learning. Participates in development and support of their discipline by recommending books and materials, revising curricula, and recommending teaching assignments when appropriate. Maintains accurate and complete course records as required by law and the Board of Trustees Policies and Procedures Manual. Performs professional activities and assumes professional responsibilities as agreed upon with the division dean, and works with colleagues to achieve shared goals and visions. Values the collaborative process. Uses knowledge of diverse communities and learning styles and has the ability to incorporate diversity of delivery of such learning styles in instruction. Participates in student advising and registration. Utilizes technology to facilitate learning and to access data, maintain records, generate reports, and communicate with others. Institutional Service Responsibilities (College and Dallas County Community College System): Meets professional assignments in accordance with the System's calendar and contractual obligations. Complies with DALLAS COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM board policy, state and federal policy, and the student code of conduct as appropriate. Commits to college mission and goals through participating in planning division objectives and budget requests. Serves on and attends college and/or system committees as assigned. Participates in campus commencement exercise(s) as required by Board Policy and attends other required college meetings and activities. Participates in his/her own performance appraisal. Demonstrates ability to work effectively with persons from diverse backgrounds. Student Services Responsibilities: May work with student clubs and/or organizations. Community: Consistent with other DCCC job descriptions demonstrates verbal and written communication skills to support and enhance effective interaction between Dallas County Community College System and other organizations, businesses and community groups as well as faculty, staff and students from diverse backgrounds. Promotes the college in the community by participating in a variety of marketing activities. Professional Growth Responsibilities: Participates in professional development activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree or higher in the teaching discipline or Master's degree or higher with a concentration in the teaching discipline (a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline).

One year of demonstrated teaching experience required. Demonstrated skills in successfully working with diverse populations through experiences such as formal training and past work experiences. The ability to provide quality customer service. Official transcripts will be required. *A criminal background check will be conducted.*

Position Specific Qualifications:

Master's degree in nutrition or master's degree a closely related field with 18 graduate hours in nutrition and be a registered dietician.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

This is a visiting scholar position.

Part time work counts as half time work experience - example: 12 months part time = 6 months full time.

The application alone is used to determine if minimum requirements are met.

Please complete all portions of the application even if including a resume.

IT IS NECESSARY TO MARK OR BLOCK OUT SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER AND DATE OF BIRTH FROM YOUR TRANSCRIPTS/DOCUMENTS BEFORE YOU UPLOAD THEM INTO THE DCCCD APPLICATION.

IF TRANSCRIPTS ARE FOUND WITH SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS AND BIRTH DATES ON THEM, THE APPLICATION WILL BE RENDERED INCOMPLETE. APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION UNTIL TRANSCRIPTS/DOCUMENTS ARE UPLOADED AS INSTRUCTED.

Posting Specific Questions:

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. Do you have a Master's degree or higher with 18 graduate hours in the teaching field?


2. Are you a registered dietician?


3. Which statement best describes your teaching experience.
   
   
   
   • One year or more in a community college environment
   
   
   • One year or more in a K-12 environment
   
   
   • One year or more in a university environment
   
   
   • I do not have one year of teaching experience
   
   
   
   

Applicant Documents:

Required:

1. Resume


2. Masters Unofficial Transcripts

Optional:

1. Cover Letter

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