Adjunct Faculty - HHP Nutrition

Texas A&M University System; Commerce (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

East Texas A&M University seeks an Adjunct Faculty member for the Health & Human Performance department to teach undergraduate nutrition courses. The role involves delivering courses on-campus, off-campus, or online as needed.

Responsibilities include syllabus development, lecture planning, and assessment of student performance, with mentoring support for students. A Master’s degree with relevant graduate hours or a terminal degree is required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate hours in the field is required to teach undergraduate courses OR a terminal degree in the field of study or closely related is required to teach graduate courses.
• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Responsibilities

• Teach up to two courses per semester in the B.S. Nutrition program.
• Delivery may be on-campus, off-campus, or online and may include day and/or evening sessions.
• Develop and manage the class syllabus to meet department and college standards.
• Plan and create lectures, discussions, and assignments.
• Assess grades based on participation, performance, assignments, and exams.
• Assist/mentor students as needed; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Oral & written communication

Multi-tasking

Education

Master’s degree + 18 graduate hours

Terminal degree option

Job description

Job Title

Adjunct Faculty - HHP Nutrition

Agency

East Texas A&M University

Department

Health & Human Performance

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Commerce, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

SUMMARY

Adjunct Faculty refers to an educator hired to teach on a course by course basis throughout an academic year.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach up to two (2) courses a semester in the B.S. Nutrition program with the Department of Health and Human Performance.
• Instruction may be delivered on-campus, off-campus, or online and may be during the day and/or evening as dictated by student demand and departmental needs.
• Develop and manage the class syllabus and ensure that the syllabus meets department and college standards.
• Plan and create lectures, in-class discussions, and assignments.
• Assess grades for students based on participation, performance in class, assignments, and examinations.
• Assist/mentor students as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate hours in the field is required to teach undergraduate courses OR a terminal degree in the field of study or closely related is required to teach graduate courses.
• Knowledge / Skills: Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to: Multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

PREFERRED EDUCATION / SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE

• Candidates who hold current relevant professional credentials.
• College or University teaching experience.
• Evidence of teaching excellence.
• Prior relevant industry experience.
• Online or hybrid teaching experience.

SUPERVISION OF OTHERS

N/A

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.