Online Instructor - Fundamentals of Human Nutrition

GENERAL PURPOSE:

To provide updated and fully prepared instruction to students and actively engage in retention activities and manage the classroom/lab activities.

 

FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach courses as assigned by the Director of Online Faculty Support.
• Utilize a variety of supplementary resources (i.e. instructional technology, guest speakers, current articles and literature, discipline specific equipment, etc.).
• Actively engage in retention activities including documented communication with both students and administration regarding attendance and progress.
• Submit assigned grading and attendance documentation on deadline.
• Provide assistance for the planning, development, and maintenance of program curriculum.
• Work with the Director of Online Faculty Support to resolve student concerns.

• Grade tests, projects, and other assignments in a required timeframe.
• Record and maintain accurate student grade records.
• Is aware of the school catalog, faculty handbook, and understands all the procedures and expectations stated within it as well as policies stated therein.
• Participate in the evaluation of textbooks and other instructional materials.
• Submit final grades by established deadline.
• Perform start and end-of-the term procedures including preparing the course for the next term.
• Provide annual documentation of continued Faculty Development and Professional Development.

• Attend scheduled company meetings, in-service workshops and faculty meetings and incorporate learned concepts into classroom instruction.
• Adhere to and support school policies and procedures as referenced in the employee handbook, faculty handbook, and catalog.
• Perform such other duties as may be specified by the Director of Online Faculty Support.

 

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

SKILLS

Documented expertise in academic subject area as demonstrated by degrees, transcripts, licenses & certifications, and resumes. Expertise in interpersonal and oral presentation/written communication skills in online environment.

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Relevant work experience, certifications, Master's degree required (for General Education only), Doctorate degree preferred as per accreditation and state licensing standards.
• At least 18 credit hours in subject required to teach (for General Education only)
• Prior post-secondary online teaching experience preferred.