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Instructor, Nutrition - FT
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What they do
A Vocational Education Instructor teaches technical or job related skills to students, and uses work-based experience to help students learn about and prepare for jobs in a particular occupation. Provides training for jobs in business, health care, auto repair, information technology, culinary arts, or other areas. Teaches in a public high school, a regional or college program, or at a private training program.
$57,466 / year median in Nebraska
+3% projected growth
Job Description
Tasks in this area include:
assist students in selecting and registering for courses; advise students on their academic progress, courses needed for graduation, and division/college policies. Remain Current in Events and Developments Related to the subject area. Increase and improve personal teaching and subject knowledge through supplemental sources such as in-service activities, conferences, workshops, technical updates, and personal self-study. Participate in Division and College meetings and Committees. Attend division/college staff meetings and serve onmittees. Function as a member of the Culinary/Hospitality Program Team. Interact with colleagues, students, staff, supervisors, andmunity in a manner that projects a positive image of the program and the College and which promotes/facilitates instructional services such as recruitment, placement, and orientation as assigned. Maintain security of college equipment and materials. Perform Other Functions Related to Teaching Assignments. Individualized Development Plan (New Instructors). Each new instructor will develop an individualized development plan in cooperation with the Associate Dean. Professional Development. The instructor will work with their immediate supervisor to develop an annual plan of professional development and improvement. Promote a Culture of Belonging Support and promote an environment of belonging w all students, faculty members, and college employees feel weed, valued, and empowered to contribute. Foster amunity w each individual and their varied perspectives enrich the educational experience and create a safe and respectful environment. Support the College's policies and programming related to access, fair employment, and equal opportunities for all. Marginal Functions Operates and utilizes, as part of the teaching process, appropriate audiovisual equipment, including but not limited toputers, video recordings, and multimedia equipment. Provides information and data that will assist in the preparation of budgets, course schedules, and other required reports. Serves as a substitute instructor within the Program when needed, as assigned by the Program Chair, Associate Dean, or Division Dean. Represents the Culinary/Hospitality Program and Southeast Community College in appropriate local, state, and nationalanizations and at local and regional related high school events. Conducts presentations for interestedmunity groups and potential students on topics related to Culinary/Hospitality and Dietary Manager. Provides letters of reference when appropriate and requested for students. May be required to perform associated duties, functions, or assignments in other divisions/programs/areas as required. Perform other College functions and duties as assigned. Must be able to work varied days, hours, shifts, locations, and campuses as required. Work schedules (hours/days/work location) are scheduled by Southeast Community College based on the needs of the College. Work hours, shifts, days, and work locations may vary depending on the needs of Southeast Community College and are subject to modification. Emergency or scheduled special activities may require hours outside of the regular workweek. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Current knowledge of and experience in food service, including but not limited to dietetics, Nutrition, Diet Therapy, and food service. Ability to relate to colleagues, staff, students, and supervisors in a positive and cooperative manner. Ability to develop and incorporate a variety of engaging teaching strategies and techniques in the classroom. Ability to devise and utilize appropriate evaluation methods for classroom use. Ability to be a ServSafe instructor/proctor. Current knowledge of, and experience with,puters and software. Ability to stand/walk for 4 to 8 hours. Ability to lift and carry up to (50) fifty pounds for short distances, and move tables, chairs, and media equipment. Ability tomunicate effectively in writing, in person, and on the phone. Ability to use basicputer skills. The individual must possess the above skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable amodation, using some otherbination of skills and abilities. Minimum Qualifications Master's degree in Nutrition or Dietetics, or a Master's degree with 18 graduate credit hours in Nutrition. Minimum of three (3) years of professional work experience as a dietitian in a clinical, public health, or related setting. Registered Dietitian. Possess or be able to obtain a Nebraska Department of Education dual-credit certificate or a current Nebraska Teaching Certificate. Desired Qualifications Experience teaching post-secondary courses or training. Distance teaching experience. Hold an LMNT (Licensed Medical Nutrition Therapy) license. Recent clinical experience. Management experience. Salary $59,667 per year Benefits SCC BEN Dollars -Eligible Employees:
Full-time status. Regular employees with an FTE of 0.75 or greater will be eligible for SCC Ben Dollars. All employees will be required to elect a health insurance option. If the cost of insurance coverage selected by an employee exceeds the SCC Ben Dollars available, all additional costs will be withheld from the employee's paycheck. Any SCC Ben Dollars that the employee does not elect to use for the purchase of dependent health and dental insurance will be paid to the employee in cash at $0.93 per $1.00 benefit dollar. All amounts paid are subject to withholding for ie and employment taxes, but not subject to the College's contribution toward the Retirement Savings Plan - Group Retirement Account (GRA). Schedule This is a full-time regular position with an implied 40-hour work week, based on a 175-day work calendar. Teaching assignments for this position are scheduled and approved by the College between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, based on the instructional work calendar. Scheduled special activities, emergencies, or temporary schedule changes may require hours outside of the regular workday or workweek. Posting Detail Information Please be advised that Southeast Community College will require a Criminal History Background Check prior to final offer. Open Date 08/12/2026 Close Date 08/26/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants If amodation or assistance is needed toplete this application, contact Human Resources at 402-437-2553. Quick Link southeast.peopleadmin/postings/12773 Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (- ).
- Are you authorized to work in the United States on an unrestricted basis? Yes No
- Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status, e.g., H-1B? Yes No
- Employment Offers are conditional upon successfullypleting all Criminal Background Checks, reference verification, current/previous employment verification, and transcript verification (w appropriate). Do you agree to these conditions? Yes No
- Are you a current or former SCC employee or student? Yes No
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