Adjunct - Nutrition

Job Title:

Nutrition Instructor

Kirkwood Community College seeks a skilled enthusiastic individual to join our faculty to teach Nutrition in-person at our Washington County Regional Center (Washington, IA) campus location. The successful candidate will have a strong knowledge base in their discipline and teaching experience at the college level is desirable. Primary duties will include teaching assigned class(es) and communicating with department staff, students, and faculty.

Course Meeting Details:

• Fall Semester – August 24, 2026 – December 11, 2026
• Tuesday/Thursday – 7:45 am – 9:15 am
• Face-to-face section at Washington County Regional Center

Universal

Core Competencies:

• Advocate for Continual Improvement- empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence.
• Collaborate with Mutual Accountability- working together with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions.
• Champion Service- anticipating needs and create a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment.
• Perseverance- commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success.
• Lead- regardless of title, through positive influence.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provide instruction in discipline in a face-to-face course format
• Work with other faculty members to develop a course syllabus and consistent assessments.
• Communicate with department staff, students, and faculty on a regular basis.
• Regularly login to Kirkwood Learning Management System.
• Perform other related work duties as assigned

Performance Expectations:

• Effectively instruct and communicate material for the course.
• Abide by and enforce safety rules when in a lab setting.
• Welcome, value, and nurture people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences.

Physical Activities With/Without Reasonable Accommodation:

Position involves working in an office setting. Occasional (10-33%) standing, pushing, pulling and grasping. Frequent (34-66%) reaching and viewing a computer and other types of close visual work. Constant (67-100%) sitting, walking, repetitive motion, talking and hearing.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree with 12 Credits in Biology

Preferred Qualifications, Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations:

• Previous teaching experience.

EEO AA/Statement:

It is the policy of Kirkwood Community College not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status. If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact the Vice President, Human Resources and Institutional Effectiveness, 6301 Kirkwood Blvd.

SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, , equity.

Why Kirkwood:

Kirkwood Community College prides itself on fostering a diverse workforce and values unique perspectives throughout its campus community. The college is a convenient, innovative, visionary educational leader striving to remain affordable and accessible. With more than 140 majors and programs, Kirkwood boasts 16,000 annual college-credit students while maintaining one of the lowest tuitions in the state. All degree-seeking students are eligible for federal financial aid and the college offers more than $3 million in scholarships each year to students from all walks of life.

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.