Adjunct Professor in Nutrition
Goshen College is a Christian liberal arts institution that prepares students to thrive in life, leadership and service. We strive to model an inclusive community committed to transformative justice, peace, and sustainability. A respect and appreciation of the Anabaptist-Mennonite faith perspective and practices, and a commitment to the mission, vision, core values and community standards of Goshen College, are important for teaching and administrative faculty members.
Job Summary:
Goshen College seeks an Adjunct Professor in Nutrition. The person in this position is to teach an introductory nutrition course (CHEM 220). The nutrition course is a requirement in some majors and minors (ie: Nursing, Health, Exercise Science).
Essential Functions:
The primary responsibility of a person in this position is to teach the introductory nutrition course (CHEM 220). This includes meeting with the class at its regularly scheduled time, preparing exams and quizzes and other class assignments as appropriate, grading these assignments in a timely manner, and providing feedback to students on how they are performing in class. The person is welcome but not required to participate in departmental and campus decision processes. This person is expected to maintain office hours that allow students to meet with them in person.
Education and Experience:
A master’s degree in a nutrition-related field is required.
Skills & Competencies:
Required:
The person must have a depth of knowledge in nutrition sufficient to teach the content. They must display the ability to teach and engage students.
Preferred:
Experience in a clinical setting with nutrition.
Special Requirements:
Currently the course is taught in the evening and is a 3 hour commitment. In addition, the person is expected to maintain office hours.
Work Environment/Environmental Condition:
Classroom instruction
All of the essential job functions are subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform other job-related instructions as requested by the supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. This position description is not all-inclusive and may change at the option of the (supervisor or department head). Any major change will result in the position being reviewed for reclassification.
About Goshen College:
Goshen College is a nationally-ranked college and Hispanic-Serving Institution in Indiana renowned for its distinctive hands-on, real-world educational opportunities, and its commitment to creating positive change in the community and the world. The college offers over 65 undergraduate areas of study; as well as best-in-class graduate programs in nursing, business administration, social work and environmental education. This caring, safe and diverse campus prides itself on providing excellent academic programs that connect arts with sciences, and theory with practice — exposing students to multiple perspectives and encouraging them to think deeply, live creatively and lead purposefully.
The college is located in the City of Goshen in the heart of Elkhart County, within several hours of Chicago, Indianapolis and Detroit. Residents of Goshen enjoy a culturally diverse small-town atmosphere with an active arts community, a vibrant and entrepreneurial downtown, the Maple City Greenway network of bicycle paths and affordable housing prices. Learn more at goodofgoshen.com.
How to Apply:
Please be sure to provide all required materials noted below as incomplete applications may not be considered. Application materials may be attached to the Faculty Information Form or sent electronically to hr@goshen.edu.
Required:
- Complete the online Faculty Information Form
- Letter of application
- Curriculum Vitae
- Three professional letters of recommendation
- Graduate and undergraduate transcripts (copies acceptable in the application process with official transcripts required for employment)
The search committee will begin reviewing applications immediately and continue until the position is filled.
E-Verify Statement of Participation
Goshen College participates in E-Verify. If you are hired, we will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Goshen College Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement
Goshen College is an equal opportunity employer, committed to enhancing diversity across the institution. Goshen College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or any legally protected status. To protect the welfare and provide for the safety of the students, employees, visitors, and resources of Goshen College, background checks are conducted by the Office of Human Resources on all new and re-hired employees.
Human Resources
Goshen College
1700 S. Main Street
Goshen, IN 46526-4795
E-mail: hr@goshen.edu
Telephone: (574) 535-7111