ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR FOR HEALTH AND WELLNESS

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Community College of Denver is seeking individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and work environment.  CCD values the ability to work effectively with students, families, faculty, instructors and staff of diverse backgrounds. 

PURPOSE/SUMMARY OF JOB:

The Adjunct Instructor for Health and Wellness will be responsible for teaching one (1) or more courses within the program(s).  Courses may include Human Nutrition, Fitness and Wellness, and Applied Nutrition to Whole Food Cooking.  Adjunct instructors who hold the RDN or RD licensure may also be asked to teach in the Certified Dietary Manager program. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Adjunct Instructor for Health and Wellness will teach assigned classes. The days and times of classes are dependent on schedule, budget, and enrollment. Teaching responsibilities may be located on either the Auraria or Lowry Campuses. New hire adjuncts teach primarily in the classroom during regular college hours.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:       

The successful Health and Wellness adjunct instructor must have a Master’s degree in Nutrition or related Master’s degree, and at least 18 graduate credit hours in Nutrition.  

EXPERIENCE:    

2000 hours of verified work experience in field. 

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:   

Must have a current CTE credential or the ability to obtain one. For information on how to obtain a CTE credential, please visit this site: https://www.cde.state.co.us/cdeprof/licensure_cteapp.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EXPERIENCE:       

• Previous experience teaching in a college setting.
• Previous experience teaching online courses.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:     

• Experience with learning management systems.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint, Word and Excel.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:      

Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential is preferred but not required.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

Interested applicants must submit a complete application packet at https://ccdcareers.silkroad.com/ which includes:

1. Electronic Application, Click ‘New Resume’ at the bottom of this page
2. Cover Letter
3. Resume
4. References - Names, phone numbers, addresses, & email addresses of three professional references
5. Copies of transcripts, unofficial preferred
6. Copies of appropriate credentials, if applicable

**All included attachments should be saved with the following nomenclature:  Last name, First name Document; for example Doe, John Resume; Doe, Jane Transcripts

***YOUR RESUME SHOULD CLEARLY INDICATE HOW YOU MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS.  THOSE APPLICANTS THAT DO NOT MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.  PART-TIME EXPERIENCE IS ½ THE EQUIVALENT OF FULL-TIME EXPERIENCE. EXAMPLE:  FOUR (4) YEARS APPLICABLE PART-TIME EXPERIENCE EQUALS 2 YEARS FULL-TIME EQUIVALENCY.

You will only be able to upload five (5) documents.  Please send any document for your application that is over the allotted amount to CCDEmployment@ccd.edu. You will not be able to save your application and resume at another time.  The system will time out after 45 minutes.

CCD is a Learning College where policies, programs and practices support learning as the major priority. The Community College of Denver is an Equal Employment Opportunity Educational Employer.

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Background checks will be conducted on all finalists for employment consideration.

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CCD recognizes that administration, faculty, instructors, and staff reflect the diversity of its students and community and prohibits employment and student discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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Required Skills Required Experience

Instructors must be able to communicate effectively to their audience, be comfortable with public speaking, be able to stand for durations of time, engage with the customers in a way that will edify their experience, and have some basic presentation skills.

We offer as resources: a lab top or computer, a clicking device that can be used with a PowerPoint presentation, and a projector; Instructors must be comfortable with these basic technological resources with minimal assistance provided.