El Camino College

 

Full-Time, Tenure-Track Faculty - Nutrition Science

Req: A2223-058

Division: Industry & Technology

Close Date: Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at 3:00 p.m.

 

Complete job description and application available online at:  https://elcamino.igreentree.com/css_academic

 

El Camino College is seeking a dynamic and talented Nutrition Science instructor for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position within the Industry and Technology division to teach all aspects of Nutrition Science. Some assignments may include evening, weekend hours, and/or dual enrollment courses offered offsite.

 

Faculty job responsibilities include the development/review of curriculum and assessment of learning outcomes to improve teaching and learning in achieving El Camino College's mission of institutional effectiveness, quality educational programs, and vibrant student support services.

 

The position requires participation in a variety of campus and division activities such as department meetings, committee meetings, student activities, and office hours. Faculty are also expected to foster collaborations with employers, industry/trade groups, universities, and high school partners and form partnerships with related instructional disciplines to support Guided Pathway initiatives and to improve student outcomes.

 

The ability to effectively teach Canvas online classes in order to offer online or hybrid courses is important. El Camino faculty must either complete our Online Learning & Teaching with Canvas (OLTC) course or provide sufficient evidence that they are prepared to develop and teach quality online courses through our waiver process.

 

Extensive knowledge in the field applicable to current industry standards is required as well as participation on advisory boards.

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

A Master's in nutrition, dietetics, or related field, and Register Dietetics/Nutrition with the Commission of Dietetics Registration; OR

 

A Bachelor's in any of the above, AND Master's in chemistry, public health or family and consumer studies/home economics; OR

 

Meet equivalent qualifications established by the district AND appropriate certificate to practice or licensure or its equivalent, if available.

 

A teaching demonstration will be required by those candidates selected to interview.

 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Educational and instructional preparation in Food Service Management, Clinical Nutrition, and Community Nutrition.

Two years of teaching food and dietetics experience at the community college level.

Understanding of curriculum development and student learning outcomes.

Evidence of working with advisory committees in the Nutrition and Dietetics industry.

Expertise and professional experience in field of course(s) to be taught.

Demonstrated ability to develop a variety of effective teaching techniques and assessment methods.

Ability to engage student interest to support a variety of learning styles.

Ability to promote the use of instructional technology in curriculum delivery.

Evidence of effective oral and written communication skills.

Experience in the use of computer technology and other instructional technology to facilitate high quality instruction in classroom and lab.

Experience with online learning management system (CANVAS, Blackboard, Google Classroom, etc.).

Demonstrated experience examining and remediating one's instruction, interactions, and/or practices to more effectively engage and support diverse students.

 

Evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the racial, socio-economic, academic, and cultural diversity within student populations, including students with disabilities, as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practices.

 

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

Please limit each response to 300 words.

How do you support student success, particularly for students from historically underrepresented and/or marginalized communities?

How have you demonstrated culturally responsive practices in the classroom?

 

CLOSING DATE

Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at 3:00 p.m.

 

SALARY

The starting salary ranges from $73,328 - $100,718 depending on education and experience.

 

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Contract shall be for a full-time tenure-track teaching assignment for the 2023 - 2024 academic year, beginning in August. Offer and acceptance of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, credential(s), and transcripts. Candidates selected for employment must agree to be fingerprinted, submit Certificate of Completion of the Tuberculosis Risk Assessment and/or Examination, provide proof of eligibility for employment in the United States, and present a valid Social Security card upon hire.

 

TO APPLY

An applicant must submit the following by the closing date:

1) Online application: https://elcamino.igreentree.com/css_academic

2) Cover letter describing how applicant meets the qualifications.

3) Resume including educational background, professional experience, and related personal development and accomplishments.

4) Pertinent transcripts as stated in the required qualifications. (Unofficial computer-generated academic records/transcripts must include the name of the institution and degrees awarded to be acceptable.)

 

FOREIGN TRANSCRIPTS

Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. For information on transcript evaluation services, please visit: http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl635.pdf

 

DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED

Documents submitted or uploaded for a previous position cannot be reused for other positions. You must submit the required documents for each position you apply for by the closing date. Failure to do so will result in an incomplete application. Applications with an incomplete status will not receive consideration. You may check the status of your application online.

 

ADA ACCOMMODATIONS

Applicants with disabilities requiring special accommodations must contact the ADA Compliance Officer at least five (5) working days prior to the final filing date: ADA Job Applicant Accommodation Request (maxient.com)

 

JEANNE CLERY ACT COMPLIANT

In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, El Camino College has published Annual Security Reports and all required statistical data, which can be found on the Police Department webpage at www.elcamino.edu/about/depts/police/cleryact/index.aspx. These publications include Clery crime statistics for the previous three years relevant to El Camino College classes and activities, in addition to institutional policies concerning campus safety and security. The information is also available in printed form in the lobby of the Police Department and in select locations on campus. Upon request, the Campus Police Department can provide or mail out copies of this publication. Contact them at 310-660-3100.

 

EL CAMINO COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The El Camino Community College District is committed to providing an educational and employment environment in which no person is subjected to discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age (over 40), disability (mental or physical), sex, gender (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military and veteran status, or retaliation; or on any other basis as required by state and federal law.