Adjunct Instructor (Nutrition)

Prairie View A&M University; Prairie View (TX); On-site; USD 6,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) invites applications for a part-time Adjunct Instructor (Nutrition) in the CAHS | Agriculture, Nutrition and Human Ecology. This non-tenure-track role will teach up to two undergraduate Nutrition and Dietetics courses for Fall 2026, with salary determined by PVAMU’s compensation structure and commensurate with education and experience.

The successful candidate will hold at least a master’s degree in a nutrition-related field, have strong communication skills,

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Dietetics, Public Health Nutrition, Food and Nutrition, Human Nutrition, or closely related field.
• Candidates with college-level teaching experience preferred.
• Experience delivering nutrition education to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Foster engaging learning environments and promote student success.
• Maintain course records and submit grades via the learning management system.
• Participate in curriculum development and departmental meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Teaching ability

LMS proficiency

Curriculum development

Student engagement

Education

Master’s degree in Dietetics or related field

Doctorate preferred

Tools

Canvas

Job description

Job TitleAdjunct Instructor (Nutrition) Agency Prairie View A&M University Department CAHS | Agriculture, Nutrition and Human Ecology Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate Job LocationPrairie View, Texas Job TypeFaculty

Important Immigration information: A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee. In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.

This part-time non-tenure-track position within the Agriculture, Nutrition and Human Ecology will teach up to two courses for the Fall 2026 academic year. The salary is determined in accordance with the University’s compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates’ education and experience, within the assigned salary range for this position.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in Nutrition and Dietetics that support the Human Nutrition and Food Program. Courses may include Introduction to Nutrition, Intermediate Nutrition, Advanced Nutrition, Medical Nutrition Therapy, Food Systems Management, Community Nutrition, Wellness, Lifecycle Nutrition, and related areas based on departmental needs.
• Foster an engaging learning environment that promotes student success and professional development.
• Maintain course records, submit grades in a timely manner, and utilize the University’s learning management system.
• Participate in curriculum improvement and departmental meetings as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

• A minimum master’s degree in Dietetics, Public Health Nutrition, Food and Nutrition, Human Nutrition, or a closely related field.
• Candidates with college-level teaching experience are preferred.
• Demonstrated experience teaching, mentoring, supervising, precepting, or evaluating students in academic, clinical, community, Extension, public health, or foodservice settings.
• Experience delivering nutrition education to various audiences.
• Experience supervising, mentoring, or precepting students during experiential learning, clinical practice, community nutrition programs, Extension programming, or supervised practice is highly desirable.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must demonstrate proficiency in written and oral communication skills for all audiences.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the ability for effective teaching and scholarship.
• Demonstrate support of professional organizations in the discipline.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively teach and engage students from various backgrounds.
• Knowledge of evidence-based nutrition principles and current professional practice standards.
• Ability to incorporate technology into teaching, including Learning Management Systems.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to provide timely feedback and assess student learning.
• Commitment to academic integrity, professionalism, and student success.
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and community partners.

Preferred Education

• Doctorate degree in Nutrition and credentialed as RD preferred. Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential.
• Previous college or university teaching experience.
• Experience serving as a preceptor for dietetic interns or nutrition students.
• Experience supervising clinical rotations, practicums, internships, or experiential learning.
• Experience using Canvas or another Learning Management System.
• Experience developing online or hybrid courses.
• Experience in clinical nutrition, community nutrition, Extension, public health, foodservice management, or wellness programming.
• Active participation in professional organizations such as the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics or affiliated practice groups.

Job Posting Close Date

Job Posting Close Date: Until Filled

Background Check Requirements: 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.

For more than 140 years, Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) has been igniting passion in its students. With an established reputation for producing engineers, nurses, and educators, PVAMU offers baccalaureate degrees, master’s degrees, and doctoral degree programs through nine colleges and schools. The University has an enrollment of more than 8,500 students. Designated an institution of "the first class" in the Texas Constitution, PVAMU is the second-oldest public institution of higher education in the state and a member of The Texas A&M University System. The University is dedicated to fulfilling its land-grant mission of achieving excellence in teaching, research, and service. PVAMU is conveniently located near the rapidly growing residential and commercial area known as the Northwest Houston Corridor. The developing Northwest Houston Corridor offers newly developed suburban communities, a variety of shopping and dining near the Houston Premium Outlets and is a short, 35-minute commute into downtown Houston. For more information, visit www.pvamu.edu.

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Prairie View A&M University is an Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.