NEOGOV · 10 hours ago
Adjunct Instructor - Nutrition & Diet Therapy (FALL 2026)
Scottsbluff, NE
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid LevelWestern Nebraska Community College (WNCC) is seeking qualified applicants for an adjunct teaching position for Nutrition & Diet Therapy. This course is intended for students who need to learn basic nutritional information for the medical field, covering essential nutrients, food sources, and the planning of nutrition through different life stages.
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Responsibilities
Demonstrates thorough, accurate knowledge of the field and discipline
Connects subject matter with related fields
Stays current in subject matter through professional development, i.e.. membership in professional organizations; attending professional meetings, conferences, or workshops; participating in webinars; completing courses, maintaining professional licensure, etc
Plans, organizes, and employs instruction in ways that maximizes student learning and engagement including but not limited to strategies that communicate subject matter to students
Modifies, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse students’ needs
Employs available instructional technology, i.e. the Internet, interactive technology, when appropriate
Encourages the development of communication skills and higher order critical thinking skills through appropriate assignments
Aligns activities with program and general education goals, course objectives, and student learning outcomes
Provides feedback regarding grades/progress to students in a timely fashion
Assigns reasonable course activities in terms of time required for student completion
Publishes student learning outcomes and course objectives as outlined in the master syllabi
Establishes and explains methods that measure student progress toward learning objectives
Provides students with clear information on how they will be assessed and graded
Evaluates student performance consistently in accordance with the evaluation section in the course syllabus
Maintains accurate, updated records of student progress in the institution’s learning management system
Conducts course, program, and general education assessments
Prepares, distributes, and submits syllabi and approved course outlines for all assigned sections in accordance with program and divisional practices to the appropriate Division Chair and Educational Services
Maintains confidentiality of student information using FERPA guidelines
Exercises stewardship of college facilities and materials
Demonstrates sensitivity to student needs and circumstances and complies with requested/suggested accommodations
Uses the required WNCC learning management system
Reports attendance, mid-term, and final grade rosters to financial aid and the registrar each term according to established deadlines
Complies with the philosophy, policies, regulations, procedures, and announcements of the College as set forth in the Board Policy Manual, College Catalog, Student Handbook, Employee Handbook, and Adjunct Instructor Handbook
Submits institutional reports on students or directly addresses students who are academically at risk and/or who exhibit behavioral difficulties
Is punctual to class
Avoids cancelling classes
Maintains respectful attitude toward students and colleagues
Maintains proper and professional/personal boundaries between colleagues and students
Adheres to college policy and procedures in the use of social media both inside and outside the classroom
Conducts self within federal and state standards/laws
Maintains professional appearance as defined by discipline
Responds in a timely fashion to information requests from College, division, and program administrators
Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills with students, colleagues, staff, and administrators
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Masters degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Clinical Nutrition, or Public Health Nutrition
Masters degree in a closely related field with 18 graduate hours in the discipline or subfield
An academic degree relevant to what they are teaching and at least one level above the level at which they teach (Bachelors degree in field) and a Masters degree with 18 graduate hours in the discipline or subfield
Any equivalent combination of experience and education that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties as per Higher Learning Commission guidelines
Preferred
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) preferred
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
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