Nutritional Science​/Dietetics Associate; Part-time Instructor Pool

Mira Costa College is accepting applications to build a pool of instructors for possible future part‑time assignments at all locations. The department chairperson or designee will review applications as vacancies become available.

Instructors may be assigned to any campus or authorized facility. Assignments may include days, evenings, or weekends.

Applications are valid through June 30, 2023
. A new posting for this pool will be posted on July 1, 2023, and those still interested will need to reapply at that time.

All employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID‑19. Unvaccinated employees are required to submit proof of vaccination or obtain a medical or religious exemption before their start date.

Compensation is based on education. Employees must arrange direct deposit of paychecks through electronic fund transfer.

• 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 bachelor’s degree in nutrition, dietetics, or dietetics and food administration AND certification as a registered dietitian valid in California.
• OR a valid California Community College Credential in the discipline area.
• OR the equivalent (see university equivalency instructions).
• And have sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Basic function:
Under direction, plan, organize, and teach assigned courses in accordance with approved outlines, education code requirements and faculty contract provisions.

• Plan, organize and develop instructional materials: presentations, lectures, demonstrations, homework assignments, laboratory exercises and project assignments.
• Teach courses using sound pedagogical methods and instructional strategies most appropriate to communicating subject matter to students.
• Modify instructional methods to meet diverse student needs; participate in the development, assessment, and evaluation of student learning outcomes (SLOs).
• Utilize instructional technologies to enrich and facilitate student learning; participate in the review and selection of textbooks and other student materials for assigned courses.
• Provide prompt feedback on student assignments; evaluate student performance fairly and consistently; assign grades and maintain course/student records in accordance with district standards.
• Be available to students by telephone, email, LMS, or personal conference; meet scheduled meeting and office hours; maintain a flexible schedule to meet student needs.
• Maintain accurate course records; record attendance and other data using course management software; submit attendance and other records by required deadlines.
• Maintain the confidentiality of student information.
• Contribute to a collegial environment; collaborate on developing policies, standards, curriculum changes; demonstrate willingness to substitute for other faculty when needed.
• Play an active role in campus life; attend faculty and staff meetings; participate in activities that contribute to the educational goals of the college and its constituents; serve on campus committees or task forces.
• Meet professional responsibilities in accordance with contractual obligations.

• Stay current in academic discipline, including maintaining licensure, certification or continuing education requirements where appropriate.
• May arrange and lead field trips and attendance at other events associated with courses of study.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

• Theory, concepts, principles, techniques and conventions applicable to assigned academic disciplines and courses at an advanced level.
• Teaching and instructional techniques and strategies applicable to student learning at varying levels.
• Trends, developments and uses of educational technologies including online learning and course management systems.
• State education code, Title 5 and other applicable laws related to curriculum requirements and…