Job Description Summary

Job Description

Salary is determined per the SF Salary Schedule.

Application Deadline: This advertisement is open continuously and for multiple positions. Applications are reviewed on a need-by basis.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Plan, organize, and deliver instruction in didactic, laboratory and/or classroom settings to promote student success within a community college setting.

• Support and promote the college and departmental missions centered on excellence in teaching and learning through quality instruction, curriculum enhancement, and service.

• Collaborate with department chair, faculty, and peers to evaluate, revise, and develop curriculum to cultivate the mastery of course content.

• Strictly honor the privacy and security of student records and other sensitive information according to appropriate state, federal and college regulations, policies and procedures.

• Provide students with frequent, timely assessment of and clear feedback regarding academic performance.

• Appropriately document student progress and maintain records including attendance, grading and student learning outcomes.

• Develop methods that fairly and accurately assess students' progress in achieving the stated learning outcomes/objectives.

• Maintain appropriate office hours proportionate to the instructional assignment.

• Provide service excellence through courteous, informed, accessible and professional engagement.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Reports to: Chair, Sciences for Health Programs

Qualifications

Required: A Master's degree in Nutrition or Food Sciences or a master's degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours in any combination of the qualifying fields.  
Qualifying Fields:
Biochemistry, Biology, Dietetics, Food Chemistry, Food Microbiology, Food Sciences, Medicine, Molecular Biology, Nutrition, Wellness (with a nutrition focus), System Physiology.

Preferred: Candidates with teaching experience and the ability to incorporate appropriate instructional technology into coursework are preferred.

General Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work successfully in a multi-cultural environment.

• Adaptability to Change – able to be flexible and supportive, able to positively and proactively assimilate change in rapid growth environment.

• Analytical Aptitude & Problem Solving - able to analyze information, problems, situations, practices and/or procedures, collect and interpret data, reason logically, establish facts, identify and define existing and potential issues, recognize the interrelationships among elements, draw valid conclusions, develop recommendations, as well as alternative courses of action, select appropriate course, follow up, and evaluate.

• Communication – able to effectively communicate in a professional, diplomatic, empathetic, and tactful manner using preferred method and level as applicable to the job.

• Critical Thinking & Judgement - able to make well-reasoned, sensible, and timely decisions based on careful, objective review and informed analysis of available information, considerations, and other factors.

• Customer Service – ability to respond promptly and courteously to all questions from students and faculty, demonstrating patience and persistence when helping students with little or no computer skills.

• Ethics – able to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, civility, and a high degree of ethics in all job-related actions.

• Organization & Time Management – able to plan, schedule, and organize tasks related to the job to achieve goals within or ahead of established time frames.

• Problem Solving – proven skills in identifying issues, determining their cause, developing creative solutions, and following through with implementing resolutions.

• Relationship Management – able to personally provide high level of interactive service to others, building relationships and addressing identified needs.

• Results Orientation – proven ability to set and exceed established targets.

• Systems & Software - proficient level of knowledge of Microsoft Office and/or relevant position software programs.

• Detail Oriented - Proven accuracy and attention to detail.

• Multi-task - Ability to expeditiously organize, coordinate, manage, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks simultaneously to swiftly assess a situation, determine a logical course of action, and apply the appropriate response.

Application Process:  All applicants must submit a completed online SF application, a letter of intent, an up-to-date resume/curriculum vitae, and unofficial academic transcripts (if applicable) to be considered for this position. Unofficial transcripts are only accepted for review purposes, official transcripts are required prior to any offer of employment being made.

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

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Santa Fe College reserves the right to extend deadlines and/or not to offer advertised positions. Preference will be given to eligible veterans and spouses of veterans.