Elements of Nutrition, Department of Applied Sciences and Professional Studies - Adjunct Faculty

Adjunct Faculty Elements of Nutrition Department of Applied Sciences and Professional Studies UMGC Stateside Locations:
Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota

University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) seeks adjunct faculty to teach on‑site at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, in the Natural Sciences program. Specifically, we are seeking faculty for the following course(s):

Elements of Nutrition (NUTR 100)

A study of the scientific and quantitative foundations of the applied science of human nutrition. The goal is to understand how nutrition reflects an integration across scientific disciplines and how foods provide important nutrients that provide substance and energy for healthy living.

Required

Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in Nutrition, Health Management, or related field from an accredited institution of higher learning.
• Professional experience in Nutrition, Health Management, or related field.
• Experience teaching adult learners online and in higher education preferred.
• This position is to teach on‑site at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota.

Materials needed for submission

• Resume / Curriculum Vitae
• Cover letter highly preferred
• If selected, candidates with international degrees may be required to submit a translation / degree evaluation from a NACES approved vendor.

The Adjunct Faculty Role at UMGC

UMGC is committed to helping students achieve success not only with us, but also in their professional fields. As a result, we actively seek faculty members who are scholar‑practitioners: professionals who are actively and successfully engaged in their field who additionally wish to help the next generation of professionals grow in their knowledge and expertise through education.

Your role as an adjunct faculty member will be to:

• Actively engage students through frequent interaction that motivates them to succeed, and conveys a genuine energy and enthusiasm for their learning.
• Guide students in active collaboration and the application of their learning in problem‑ and project‑based learning demonstrations.
• Provide rich and regular constructive feedback, utilizing rubrics effectively for the assessment of student work, and acknowledging student accomplishments.
• Demonstrate relevant and current subject‑matter expertise, and help students connect concepts across their academic program.
• Provide feedback to your program chair on possible curricular improvements.

The Natural Sciences program at UMGC

Please visit the following link to learn more about this program, including its description, outcomes, and coursework:
Healthcare & Science | UMGC

Faculty Training at UMGC

We are committed to your professional success h new faculty member is required to successfully complete our online two‑week new faculty orientation, Fac Dev 411, as a condition of hire.

Position Available and will Remain Open until Filled

Salary Commensurate with Experience

All submissions should include a cover letter and resume.

The University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. UMGC is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, ancestry, political affiliation or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Workplace Accommodations

The University of Maryland Global Campus Global Campus (UMGC) is committed to creating and maintaining a welcoming and inclusive working environment for people of all abilities. UMGC is dedicated to the principle that no qualified individual with a disability shall, based on disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of the University, or be subjected to discrimination.

For information about UMGC’s Reasonable Workplace Accommodation Policy or to request an accommodation, applicants/candidates can contact Employee Accommodations via email at employee-accommodations.

Benefits Package Highlights

• Health Coverage:
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