Alcorn State University Hiring for Adjunct Instructor – Food, Nutrition and Community Health Sciences at Lorman, MS Full Time

Job Title:

Adjunct Instructor – Food, Nutrition and Community Health Sciences

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Posted Salary Range:

Commensurate with experience.

Employment Status:

Part Time .50

Department:

School of Agriculture and Applied Sciences

Job Summary:

The incumbent teaches assigned courses, ensuring courses taught contain defined syllabi components, level and rigor of content, assessment and evaluation of student learning, outcomes and instructional effectiveness.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Communicate effectively with individuals and groups
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to work with departments across all levels of the University
• Provide support for continuous process improvement of the academic programs and the department
• Interact effectively with state and national leadership and organizations on behalf of the department

Essential Job Functions :

• Conducts a requisite number of classes; teaches assigned subjects
• Provides guidance and supervision to students
• Creates and maintains an environment conducive to excellence in teaching, learning and research
• Preparation and formulation of curricula focused on his/her subjects
• Other related duties, as assigned

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Public Health, Nutrition and Dietetics or related field
• One (1) year teaching experience

Licensing and Certifications :

• Registered Dietitian
• Licensed in the State of Mississippi as a Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist
• Certified Health Education Specialist
• Certified in Public Health

Work in noisy (above 85 decibels) areas:

No

Sedentary Work – Exerting 10 pounds:

Occasionally

Light Work – Exerting up to 20 pounds:

Occasionally

Medium Work – Exerting 20-50 pounds:

Not Required

Heavy Work – Exerting 50-100 pounds:

Not Required

Very Heavy Work – Exerting in excess of 100 pounds:

Not Required

Travel:

Occasionally

Extended Work Hours:

Occasionally

Number of Vacancies:

1

Location:

Lorman

Open Date:

06/16/2023

Open Until Filled:

Yes

EEO Statement:

Alcorn State University

Equal Employment Opportunity and Notice of Non-Discrimination
Alcorn State University is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Alcorn State University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.