Job no: 9881
Work type: Part Time
Location: Providence, Rhode Island
Categories: Faculty, Academics, Academic Term, Campus Based
Summary
Prepares and delivers relevant course content using a variety of teaching methods and assessments that support student learning. Ensures that students achieve and demonstrate mastery of stated learning objectives
Diversity & Inclusion
Embracing diversity for a richly inclusive community is a Guiding Principle at JWU. Our students, faculty and staff have varied backgrounds, experiences and perspectives that unite us as one community and contribute to our success. We are committed to enhancing the diversity of our workforce teams and we encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply.
Johnson & Wales University does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, actual or potential parental, family, or marital status, including pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected status in its programs, activities or employment.
Essential Job Functions
Teaches assigned course(s) by delivering appropriate course content to students, preparing course materials and lesson plans, grading student work, providing students with robust feedback in a timely manner, and addressing students’ questions and concerns
Prepares and maintains course site in the learning management system for dissemination of course materials, assessments, and weekly updating of the grade center in accordance with university requirements
Maintains accurate records of student attendance, academic achievement and performance in accordance with university policies and procedures
Distributes to each student, in each course, via the learning management system, a university-approved syllabus that includes course objectives, texts, attendance policy and materials required for course and evaluation criteria
Communicates early with the student, department chair, and academic counselor for any student in danger of failure or in need of individual counseling, using appropriate university systems
Refers students to appropriate university sources for information, guidance, financial assistance, career services, library services, academic support, accessibility services, counseling, and other support services
Populates the university’s faculty information system with data to establish teaching credentials and maintains data, as needed
Attends faculty orientation and meetings, as requested by the college
Performs other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Minimum of a master's degree in nutrition, biology or a related field of study from a regionally accredited institution, or other appropriate accreditation as determined by Johnson & Wales University
Evidence of innovative teaching experience
Successful candidates must be committed to working effectively with a diverse student population
Preferred Qualifications
Experience teaching at the university level
Please Note:
Qualified candidates must live or relocate within a daily commuting distance of the Providence Campus location upon hire.
College/university transcripts are required prior to hire.
By applying to this posting, you are entering an applicant pool for adjunct faculty, which will be hired on an as needed basis for the academic year. As such, not everyone in the applicant pool for this position will be contacted and/or selected to teach.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until job posting is closed.
Advertised: 17 Jul 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:
