The College of Nutrition at Sonoran University of Health Sciences is actively seeking an Adjunct Faculty to teach the 6-week online course, Negotiation and Influence, for the Master of Science in Nutrition Business Leadership (MSNBL) degree program.
This course provides instruction on how to affect another individual’s opinion, perspective, behavior and/or actions. Students will learn the distinction between influence and manipulation or coercion. Negotiation strategies that lead to win-win outcomes and that maximize the value of the agreement for all parties will also be explored. (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 upon student and faculty feedback and to ensure courses remain 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 course subject area including the ability to provide evidence-based instruction on topics such as
Negotiation strategies that lead to win-win outcomes that maximize the value of the agreement to all parties
How to affect another individual’s perspective, opinion, behavior, and/or actions
Clarifying the distinction between influence and manipulation or coercion
How to communicate to manage conflict and drive organizational change
Teach assigned courses in accordance with current syllabi and learning outcomes.
Lead weekly live “Boardroom” sessions in accordance with course syllabus.
Initiate, facilitate, interact, and moderate online classroom forums.
Use innovative teaching and learning strategies and methods.
Conduct regular assessment of students’ knowledge, skills, and attitudes.
Add richness to the content by offering first-hand field knowledge, (anecdotal stories, case studies, best practices, clinical pearls, tips and/or tricks of the trade) that support and enhance student learning and engagement.
Provide responses to student inquiries within 24 hours.
Engage in the online course portal a minimum of 4 times per week.
Host virtual office hours.
Remain current in academic discipline(s)
Ensure course content remains current, accurate, and relevant.
With approval of the dean, update course content appropriately
Continuously improving teaching and learning based on assessment results and implementation of pedagogical best practices.
Submit feedback and student grades in a timely manner.
Work with Instructional Designer and/or Director to refine course content, discuss revisions, and make improvements to ensure that course objectives are met.
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, engaging colleges, participating in professional organizations, tradeshows, and/or conferences.
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 preferably in an online setting at a college or university.
Familiarity with online teaching and/or a desire to learn new technological approaches to education.
Demonstrated success/expertise in health care and/or private practice is highly preferred.
Education and experience demonstrating expert breadth of knowledge to effectively teach evidence-based negotiation and influence strategies and techniques.
Demonstrated ability to use innovative teaching and learning strategies and methods.
A positive attitude, confidence, integrity, effective oral and written communication skills, a sense of humor, honesty, and the ability to inspire.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality regarding student issues.
Ability to uphold academic rigor and integrity while assisting students in achieving academic success.
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.
Nutrition or natural products Industry experience is an asset.
Education requirements:
A master’s degree in communication or business or a related field from an accredited institution is required.
An MBA, earned doctorate, or other terminal degree in the field of business or a related field (i.e., PhD, DBA) from a regionally accredited institution is preferred.
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:
Sonoran University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.
Background/screening:
All employees at Sonoran University undergo a background and drug screen prior to hire. 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 consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.
Sonoran University is a Smoke-Free campus.
Additional:
This position is remote/online.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Education and Training
Industries
Higher Education
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