General Education Adjunct - NTR 241 Human Nutrition

Arizona College is seeking a General Education Adjunct - NTR 241 Human Nutrition at our Las Vegas, NV Campus.

Why Should You Work with Us?

Arizona College of Nursing is a rapidly growing, nursing school that transforms people's lives by preparing them for careers in nursing and improving communities through the care its graduates provide. As a leading nurse educator, Arizona College of Nursing offers students the opportunity to earn a bachelor's in nursing in 3 years or less with qualified transfer credits. Our quality nursing curriculum prepares students for an in-demand career to help communities overcome the chronic, well-known, and increasing nursing shortage. Through the execution of a targeted growth strategy, the college plans to meet the growing demand for nurses by launching campuses in markets where bachelor's prepared nurses are needed.

Putting students first, we are dedicated to providing students with an exceptional education in growing healthcare fields; teaching them relevant, required skills for today and the future. Our culture is positive, supportive, and collaborative. As a team, we continually embrace our core values:

Passion: We love helping others succeed.

Excellence: We strive to be the best.

Adaptability: We learn, in part by trying new ideas.

Accountability: We own our results.

Integrity: We do the right thing.

How Will You Be Contributing?

Reporting to the Dean of General Education, your main responsibility will be teaching courses in accordance with college and departmental policies and procedures by creating a dynamic learning environment conducive to student engagement in a classroom/online hybrid setting.

• Keep students engaged in a classroom environment while following an established curriculum/syllabus.
• Create positive educational climate for students to learn in while establishing and communicating clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Meet course and school-wide student performance goals.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom/online. Observe and evaluate student's performance.
• Identify and refer students who are "at risk" of not being successful to the Student Success Coordinator.
• Provide ongoing student advisement and academic counseling by tutoring and mentoring students on an individual basis when needed.
• Grade tests and projects, maintain grade books, track attendance and perform other administrative duties as needed.
• Administer oral, written, or performance tests to measure progress and to evaluate training effectiveness.
• Participate in ongoing conferences, seminars, and training sessions.
• Provide input and participate in academic committees formed for the purpose of enrichment of both the programs and students.

This overview represents major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of the position, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Commitment to Arizona College is on a course by course basis.

What We Need from You:

We have an amazing team, so we want to make sure our standards are upheld. We've listed below the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this position:

• Unparalleled subject matter expertise in area of study.
• Working knowledge of instructional theory and basic education principles, practices, and methodologies.
• Ability to work with a diverse student population.
• Must be an excellent and active listener, consistent, reflective and self-aware.
• Possess a professional and collaborative demeanor with the heart of a teacher. A personality that has the ability to address and resolve conflicts with integrity and compassion, and that can actively develop effective relationships at all levels.
• Superior ability to communicate persuasively, effectively and thoughtfully, to promote collaboration and teamwork, and to engender trust and respect. Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written abilities.
• Exceptional ability to organize, prioritize, and multi-task in an extremely dynamic environment.
• Ability to think critically by applying problem solving practices, acquiring relevant information, using technology and other resources appropriately, and evaluating alternatives.

Time to Impress Us:

We're proud of our experienced team so we're looking for someone with a background that can match. The required qualifications for this role are:

• A Master's degree with a minimum of 15 or more graduate credit hours earned directly in course subject; a Doctorate degree is considered highly advantageous.
• Minimum of one year of prior teaching experience at the post-secondary level.
• Computer literacy with Canvas, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Apps, and the Internet.

What We Are Offering You:

• Competitive pay and opportunities for professional development.
• Dynamic organizational culture within a supportive working environment.

For consideration, only online applications will be accepted. For further information, you may contact your local campus. Campus contact information is listed on our website at www.arizonacollege.edu

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