The College of Nutrition at Sonoran University of Health Sciences is actively seeking an Adjunct Faculty to teach the 10-week online course, Success Academy, for the Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition (MSCN) degree program.
This course prepares students for success in the business of clinical nutrition from establishing, marketing, and managing a successful clinical practice to monetizing their knowledge in innovative ways. Diverse career paths, regulations, and practice models will be explored including telemedicine. (Please note that content development and updates, while welcome, are not currently required for this course as all content has been previously developed and peer-reviewed. Improvements to course content occur as needed based on student and faculty feedback and to ensure the course remains current and relevant.)
Adjunct faculty within the College of Nutrition are critical to the success of Sonoran University’s online programs. They are responsible for supporting the efforts of the College of Nutrition and the Academic Affairs department to improve educational outcomes, foster student success, and facilitate student persistence and retention by creating a positive and supportive educational environment.
Adjunct faculty facilitate learning for Sonoran University’s online students through timely and effective instruction, assessment, and communications and are responsible for improving educational effectiveness and supporting programmatic and course curricula. Adjunct faculty are assigned courses aligned with their expertise that are taught using Canvas, Sonoran University’s online Learning Management System (LMS). Adjunct faculty are responsible for interacting with students within that LMS.
The ideal candidate will have expertise in, and passion for their subject area(s), prior online teaching experience, and the ability to effectively communicate with students. Responsibilities of this position include teaching one or more course sections, delivering current and relevant content, and demonstrating student learning. Adjunct faculty are active members of the Sonoran University community promoting its mission, vision, and core values. Adjunct faculty will receive supervision, support, and guidance from the Director of Nutrition Programs.
Primary teaching responsibilities include:
Deliver expert knowledge in the course subject area.
Teach assigned courses in accordance with current syllabi and learning outcomes.
Lead weekly live sessions and/or Virtual Grand Rounds in accordance with the course syllabus.
Initiate, facilitate, interact, and moderate online classroom forums.
instruct and evaluate students each week on the development of a business plan that they can utilize as they embark on their nutrition career.
Use innovative teaching and learning strategies and methods.
Conduct regular assessments of students’ knowledge, skills, and attitudes.
Respond to student inquiries within 24 hours
Engage in the online course portal a minimum of 4 times per week and host virtual office hours.
Ensure course content remains current, accurate, and relevant.
With the approval of the dean, update course content appropriately
Continuously improving teaching and learning based on assessment results and implementation of pedagogical best practices.
Other responsibilities:
Serve as a mentor and role model to students.
Work collaboratively as part of the academic team and college community.
Keep abreast of developments in one’s own field by reading current literature, and engaging colleges.
Promoting Sonoran University’s vision, mission, and core values internally and to external constituencies
Provide timely response to communications by program leadership, preferably within 24 hours.
Other duties as assigned.
Experience expectations:
Previous instructional experience preferably in an online setting at a college or university.
Teaching experience on the Canvas LMS is preferred.
Experience in the practice of evidence-based clinical nutrition.
Demonstrated success/expertise in health care and/or private practice is highly preferred. Experience with telehealth/telemedicine a plus.
Experience in developing a nutrition-based healthcare practice is an asset
Education and experience demonstrating expert breadth of knowledge to effectively teach evidence-based clinical nutrition.
Demonstrated ability to use innovative teaching and learning strategies and methods.
Ability to uphold academic rigor and integrity while assisting students in achieving academic success and ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality regarding student issues.
A positive attitude, confidence, integrity, effective oral and written communication skills, a sense of humor, honesty, and the ability to inspire.
Ability to embody Sonoran University’s core values: We Achieve Excellence, We Love, We Do the Right Thing, We Are Resilient, We Shape the Future.
Qualifications:
Terminal degree in the field of nutrition or a related field, MBA, or earned doctorate (i.e., PhD, DCN, ND, DC, MD, DO) from a regionally accredited institution.
Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) by the Board for Certification of Nutrition Specialists
Technology requirement:
Faculty are expected to have a personal computer with internet access and virus protection. Sonoran University provides a Sonoran University email account and password protected access to faculty sections of the LMS and website and additional faculty resources and tools.
Working environment:
This position is remote/online. Subject to extensive periods of sitting, keyboarding, and manipulating a computer mouse. Regular activities require the ability to quickly change priorities which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts. Frequent communication with internal and external individuals is required to perform essential functions.
About Sonoran University:
Sonoran University of Health Sciences is a non-profit and internationally recognized higher education institution. The University’s College of Naturopathic Medicine, College of Nutrition, and School of Mental Health’s evidence-based program offerings shape a healthier future by supporting students as they train to excel as healthcare professionals.
To serve the University’s mission, the Sage Foundation for Health supports several Community Clinics focused on providing free naturopathic medical care to local underserved communities within the Phoenix Metro area. The College of Nutrition’s Virtual Center for Personalized Nutrition aims to eliminate traditional barriers to nutritional care by providing personalized and evidence-based care delivered at no cost via telehealth.
The Ric Scalzo Institute for Botanical Research is a state-of-the-art molecular biology/phytochemistry laboratory seeks to improve therapies for global health concerns by exploring traditional medicine at the cellular, molecular, and cultural level to create novel botanical solutions that support people, plants, and planet.
The University’s Clinical Care branch operates two open-to-the-public clinics at the Tempe Campus. The Medical Center provides naturopathic healthcare for a wide range of patients including but not limited to; family medicine, nutrition and digestive health, mental health and well-being, dermatologic conditions, endocrine and auto-immune concerns, and acute symptoms. The Neil Riordan Center for Regenerative Medicine focuses on non-opioid solutions to pain and pain management utilizing treatments ranging from cupping and acupuncture to regenerative injection therapies. The Medicinary is the largest natural pharmacy in Arizona, offering an expansive collection of the highest quality, professional-grade supplements, herbs, and natural health products. Every purchase made at the Medicinary helps support the Sage Foundation and its mission to provide free healthcare to those in need.
Background/Screening:
All employees at Sonoran University undergo a background and drug screen prior to hire. All applicants must show documentation of MMR vaccinations or provide titer results for measles, or be able to provide a valid medical/religious exemption. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory outcome of all screens required of this position.
Sonoran University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce! We encourage applications from all demographics, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.
Sonoran University is a smoke-free campus.
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