Nutrition Adjunct Instructor

Nutrition Adjunct Instructor Print Apply  Nutrition Adjunct Instructor Location Washington, IA Job Type Adjunct Job Number 02822 Division Academic Affairs Department Washington Center Opening Date 04/27/2026 Description Benefits

JOB GOAL

To advance the college's mission, vision, principles, values and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions.

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY

Kirkwood Community College seeks a skilled enthusiastic individual to join our faculty to teach Nutrition in-person at our Washington County Regional Center (Washington, IA) campus location. The successful candidate will have strong knowledge base in their discipline and teaching experience at the college level is desirable. Primary duties will include teaching assigned class(es) and communicating with department staff, students and faculty.

Course Meeting Details:

Fall Semester

• August 24, 2026
• December 11, 2026 Tuesday/Thursday
• 7:45 am
• 9:15 am Face-to-face section at Washington County Regional Center

UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES

Advocate for Continual Improvement

• empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence. Collaborate with Mutual Accountability
• working together with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions. Champion Service
• anticipating needs and create a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment. Perseverance
• commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success. Lead
• regardless of title, through positive influence.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide instruction in discipline in a face-to-face course format Work with other faculty members to develop a course syllabus and consistent assessments. Communicate with department staff, students, and faculty on a regular basis. Regularly login to Kirkwood Learning Management System. Perform other related work duties as assigned

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

Effectively instruct and communicate material for the course. Abide by and enforce safety rules when in a lab setting. Welcome, value, and nurture people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES WITH/WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

Position involves working in an office setting. Occasional (10-33%) standing, pushing, pulling and grasping. Frequent (34-66%) reaching and viewing a computer and other types of close visual work. Constant (67-100%) sitting, walking, repetitive motion, talking and hearing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree with 12 Credits in Biology

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS

: Previous teaching experience.

EEO AA/STATEMENT

It is the policy of Kirkwood Community College not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status. If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact the Vice President, Human Resources and Institutional Effectiveness, 6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, 319-398-5572 , equity@kirkwood.edu , or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building, 230 S. Dearborn Street, 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604-7204,

Telephone:

(312) 730-1560

Facsimile:

(312) 730-1576, TDD 800-877-8339

Email:

OCR.Chicago@ed.gov .

WHY KIRKWOOD

Kirkwood Community College prides itself on fostering a diverse workforce and values unique perspectives throughout its campus community. The college is a convenient, innovative, visionary educational leader striving to remain affordable and accessible. With more than 140 majors and programs, Kirkwood boasts 16,000 annual college-credit students while maintaining one of the lowest tuitions in the state. All degree-seeking students are eligible for federal financial aid and the college offers more than $3 million in scholarships each year to students from all walks of life. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Kirkwood offers a wide range of employee benefits. Read more about them here ! Employer Kirkwood Community College Address 6301 Kirkwood Blvd SW Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 52404 Phone 319-398-5572 Website http://www.kirkwood.edu Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email Job Opportunities Account Privacy Policy Terms Of Use Your Privacy Choices Accessibility Statement Copyright © 2026 Do not sell my personal information × For California residents, and to the extent NEOGOV sells your personal information as the term "sell" is defined under the California Consumer Privacy Act, you have the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information by us to third parties at any time. This setting only applies to registered account holders that have opted-in for an Access Membership. If you wish to opt-out click follow these steps: Log into your Job Seeker Profile Click your name in the upper right-hand corner Select Account Settings Select the Preferences section Click the Edit button next to Access Membership Switch Toggle to off Click Save If you do not have a registered account this setting does not apply, however, you can review your right on our privacy policy . If you require further assistance, please email privacy@neogov.com × Accessibility Statement At Governmentjobs.com, Inc. d/b/a NEOGOV, we recognize the importance of making our products and services accessible to all individuals, including those with disabilities, and are continually working to improve the experience for all users. Commitment to Accessibility We are committed to following best practices, including the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA, to the extent feasible, however, we do not warrant compliance with these standards or any other accessibility standards. We are continually enhancing our platforms to ensure greater accessibility, and we actively seek out opportunities to improve accessibility features. Ongoing Enhancements Accessibility is an ongoing effort, and we are regularly updating our technology, services, and content to address accessibility barriers. Our team is dedicated to identifying areas for improvement and making enhancements that allow all users, regardless of their abilities, to fully engage with our services. Feedback and Assistance We value feedback from our users. If you encounter any accessibility barriers while using our services or have suggestions on how we can improve, please reach out to us at accessibility@neogov.com. We will make every effort to resolve any concerns and consider alternative options where possible. Thank you for choosing NEOGOV. We remain dedicated to improving accessibility and creating an inclusive experience for all.