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Adjunct Instructor for Nutrition (TEMPORARY) Posting Number: F01374 Location: Los Medanos College Salary: Description of Position: The Los Medanos College Biology Department seeks an enthusiastic teacher to become part of our biology adjunct instructional faculty to teach in-person sections of nutrition. Inquiries: Questions/for more info Contact Kyle Hanks or Jill Bouchard, Biology Department Co-Chairs, by email (jbouchard@losmedanos.edu, khanks@losmedanos.edu) Position Status: Temporary EEO Job Category: Faculty & Other Instructional Staff Employee Group: Part-Time Faculty Department: L5010-Biological Sciences Duties and Responsibilities: Adjunct Faculty duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:providing instruction in accordance with established curriculum, course outlines and class schedules; creating and maintaining an environment which emphasizes learning, encourages free discussion of ideas and critical thinking; evaluating progress of students concerning educational matters and grades student work; meeting with students outside of class; maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics; maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter areas; fulfilling professional responsibilities of a part-time/temporary faculty member; maintaining accurate academic records; performing other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualification-Education/Experience: Understanding of and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff and faculty. Master's in nutrition, dietetics or dietetics and food administration OR Bachelor's in any of the above AND Master's in chemistry, public health or family and consumer studies/home economics OR the equivalent. (NOTE: A bachelor's in nutrition, dietetics, or dietetics and food administration, and certification as a registered dietitian, is an alternative qualification for this discipline.) OR Master's degree in any biological science OR Bachelor's degree in any biological science AND Master's degree in biochemistry, biophysics, or marine scienceOR the equivalent. Desirable Qualifications: Desirable QualificationsA combination of education and/or teaching experience that would enable the candidate to effectively teach an introductory-level course in nutrition. Excellent teaching ability Community college teaching experience Demonstrated ability to work productively and collaboratively in an extraordinarily diverse community of coworkers and/or students An attitude that will put students and colleagues at ease, characterized by intellectual humility, kindness, acceptance of others' faults and points of view, patience, and a generosity of spirit. Job DutiesInform students of course requirements, evaluation procedures and attendance requirements. Maintain necessary attendance, and scholastic records and submit them according to published deadlines. Provide classroom instruction in accordance with approved course outlines. Prepare and grade class assignments and examinations and inform students of their academic progress. Collaborate with course lead(s), the department chair(s), and technical personnel to assure that college mandates are met, and that all sections of a given course maintain coordination with each other. Teach courses offered in person at both the Pittsburg and Brentwood campuses. Job Open Date: 10/28/2026 Job Close Date: 12/14/2026 Open Until Filled: No Employment Begins: SP27 # of Months: 4 months/semester To apply, visit: https://www.4cdcareers.net/postings/12485 The Contra Costa Community College District does not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, sex, or sexual orientation. This prohibition against unlawful discrimination extends to any person who is perceived to have any of the above characteristics or who is associated with someone who has, or who is perceived to have, any of those characteristics. je-f558501ffab94e08a4155979cc75332c

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