Adjunct - Consumer Nutrition, Hospitality Community College

Monroe Community College

Position Title: Adjunct
- Basic Consumer Nutrition, Hospitality
- Monroe Community College

Location: Rochester, NY

Category: Adjunct

Job Type: Part Time

Posted On: Fri Sep 18 2026

Function of Position:

Adjunct faculty members report to the Chairperson of the Hospitality Department and the Adjunct Coordinator for their discipline. Adjunct faculty teach department courses in Culinary and/or Nutrition and evaluate student performance per guidelines set by the department and Monroe Community College. Adjunct faculty are responsible for preparing lesson plans, creating appropriate teaching aids, and providing students with instructional materials and activities during class.

Courses in the department will be assigned at the Brighton Campus. Day or evening courses may be assigned. Adjunct faculty must maintain accurate records on students and submit pertinent data to the department and/or the College, including, but not limited to, attendance information, course information sheets, final exams, and final grades.

• Provides students with appropriate learning materials and expertise in basic consumer nutrition.
• Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of basic consumer nutrition.
• Encourages students' participation in class activities.
• Identifies learning objectives and evaluates student performance based on objectives.
• Prepares course syllabus and outlines.
• Establishes and maintains an organized and disciplined classroom environment.
• Provides students with assistance and guidance.
• Adheres to all College and departmental policies.
• Provides timely submission of all required paperwork/information as required by the department or College.

• Responsible for adhering to the College Code of Conduct.
• Responsible for contributing to and maintaining an inclusive and collaborative College environment.
• Responsible for maintaining technological competencies utilized by the College.
• Commitment to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college.
• Commitment to professional growth.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by the department chair.

• Earned Bachelor's degree in Nutritional Sciences, Dietetics, Food Service Management, or related field from a regionally accredited higher education institution.
• Minimum of three years of relevant experience in nutrition/dietetics or food service management, as it relates to the course or courses taught.
• Minimum of three years of teaching or training experience.
• Thorough knowledge of the assigned course curriculum with the ability to teach effectively.
• Proven ability to work as an enthusiastic team member.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in written form.
• Be creative, energetic, and a self‑motivated individual with demonstrated organizational, leadership, and supervisory skills.
• Computer proficiency.
• Commitment to supporting an inclusive environment on campus.
• Evidence of respect for and understanding of people with diverse backgrounds, abilities, and needs.
• Evidence of commitment to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college.

• Earned Master's degree in education, dietetics, nutrition, or related field from a regionally accredited higher education institution.
• Earned Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), Nutrition and dietetics technician, registered (NDTR).
• High school or college‑level teaching/training experience, or equivalent industry experience.
• Knowledge of, or experience in, implementing a variety of teaching strategies.
• Evidence of effective communication (interpersonal, speaking, and writing) skills.
• Professional affiliations and/or certifications.
• Bilingual and able to read, write, and speak Spanish, or other languages, proficiently.