Adjunct - Food & Nutrition

LACKAWANNA COLLEGE HAS BEEN VOTED ONE OF THE

“BEST PLACES TO WORK IN PA” FOR 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019 and 2020!

Lackawanna College is a private, accredited college serving the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Our main campus is located in downtown Scranton, and our footprint includes satellite centers in Covington Twp., Hawley, Hazleton, Sunbury, Towanda and Tunkhannock

Our mission is to provide a quality education to all persons who seek to improve their lives and better the communities in which they live. We provide our students with a direct path to a bachelor’s degree, associate degree, or one of many different professional certifications. Additionally, our Continuing Education department helps put the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania back to work with modern career skills. Lackawanna is also one of the most cost-efficient regional higher education institutions.

If our mission inspires you, and you are willing to go the extra mile to help our students succeed, please feel free to apply for this or future employment opportunities for which you meet the minimum qualifications. We particularly encourage applications from historically underrepresented groups including women and minorities.Please know that only the candidates who meet the minimum qualifications can be considered, and only those selected for interviews will be contacted by a college representative. No phone calls, please.
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND OBJECTIVES:

Adjunct instructors will be responsible for working within the institution's mission to teach the objectives of the assigned course.

Courses may be offered during the day, evening, online or using other distance learning formats.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Plan, prepare & deliver lesson plans in didactic, classroom and/or kitchen lab setting in order to promote student success.

2. Promote student success through informed, accessible professional engagement that supports both the departmental and college wide mission.

3. Prepare daily lesson plans for each course using the assigned course descriptions and objectives.

4. Completes and maintains all required documentation and records, including, but not limited to, grades, attendance and student learning outcomes.

5. Use current trends and technology to enhance instructional effectiveness, including but not limited to computers, videos, guest speakers, field trips, etc.

6. Demonstrate a customer focused approach to the development and advancement of our students on an emotional, social, and educational level.

7. Be able to work in a flexible culinary/baking lab environment that will consist of moving light to heavy equipment to accommodate any given class.

8. Be able to endure prolonged periods of standing in a teaching environment. Be able to lift items weighing up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

9. Performs other duties as assigned.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

1. Demonstrated sensitivity in working with students of diverse backgrounds.

2. Ability to adapt methodologies for different learning styles.

3. Ability to work independently and conscientiously.

4. Ability to be flexible to accommodate various schedules.

5. Excellent computer skills.

6. Ability to prioritize and multitask responsibilities.

7. Proficient written and verbal communication skills.

8. Effective interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with others.

9. Commitment to fulfillment of the College mission.

EDUCATION:

- Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition or Food Science or a Master’s Degree with 18 credits of educational experience in Nutrition, Food Science, or Dietetics.

EXPERIENCE:

- Relevant experience within Nutrition or Food Science or Dietetics preferred
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Applications will only be accepted via online method. Deadline for applications, January 15th, 2025. Please click the link below to apply. No phone calls, please.

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=9d114fa5-887f-4687-9b71-ee538589a4bb&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=545827&lang=en_US&source=CC2

In compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and all other applicable non-discrimination laws, Lackawanna College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran’s status, or genetic information in its educational programs and activities, admissions, and with regard to employment.

Lackawanna College is an accredited, private, non-profit educational institution providing opportunities for career and personal development within selected associates degree, certificate and continuing education program.

Consideration for evaluation of qualifications and hiring will be made in a fair and equitable basis. There will be no discrimination due to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or any other legally protected class. Lackawanna College is an accredited, private, non-profit educational institution providing opportunities for career and personal development within selected associate degree, certificate and continuing education programs.