Adjunct - Nutrition & Dietetics

University of Houston; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Houston's Department of Health & Human Performance seeks applications for a part-time, non-tenure track Adjunct Faculty position. The appointee will teach undergraduate courses in Nutrition and Dietetics, with emphasis on Introduction to Nutrition and related courses.

Candidates should demonstrate excellence in teaching, engage students, and support learning in nutrition and health professions.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Nutritional Sciences, Public Health Nutrition, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential.
• Demonstrated expertise in nutrition and dietetics.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Commitment to student-centered teaching and learning.
• Ability to teach undergraduate nutrition courses effectively in a variety of instructional modalities.

Responsibilities

• Teach Introduction to Nutrition and other assigned undergraduate nutrition and dietetics courses;.
• Prepare and deliver course content in accordance with departmental guidelines.
• Evaluate student performance and provide timely feedback.
• Maintain accurate course records and submit grades by established deadlines.
• Maintain appropriate communication and availability to support student success.
• Teach courses in face-to-face, online, and/or hybrid formats as assigned.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Student-centered teaching

Multimodal instruction

Education

Master's degree in Nutrition/Dietetics/Nutritional Sciences

RDN credential

Doctoral degree (preferred) in Nutrition or related field

Job description

Department:Health & Human PerformanceSalary:Commensurate with experience

Description:

The Department of Health and Human Performance at the University of Houston seeks applications for a part-time, non-tenure track, Adjunct Faculty position. The Adjunct Faculty will teach undergraduate courses in Nutrition and Dietetics, with primary teaching responsibilities in Introduction to Nutrition and other nutrition-related courses as assigned. Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and student engagement. The University seeks candidates who can effectively support student learning and contribute to the preparation of students pursuing careers in nutrition, dietetics, and other health-related professions.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

(1) Teach Introduction to Nutrition and other assigned undergraduate nutrition and dietetics courses; (2) prepare and deliver course content in accordance with departmental guidelines; (3) evaluate student performance and provide timely feedback; (4) maintain accurate course records and submit grades by established deadlines; (5) maintain appropriate communication and availability to support student success; and (6) teach courses in face-to-face, online, and/or hybrid formats as assigned.

Employees are expected to have a home address in the state of Texas for the duration of their appointments.

Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment and will be requested upon selection of the final candidates.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check. Individuals conducting research in critical infrastructure areas (i.e., communication infrastructure systems, cybersecurity systems, electric grid, hazardous waste treatment systems, and/or water treatment facilities) are subject to regular review to ensure the security and integrity of the research is maintained.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Nutritional Sciences, Public Health Nutrition, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential.
• Demonstrated expertise in nutrition and dietetics.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Commitment to student-centered teaching and learning.
• Ability to teach undergraduate nutrition courses effectively in a variety of instructional modalities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Public Health, Health Sciences, or a related field.
• Previous teaching experience at the collegiate level.
• Experience teaching Introduction to Nutrition and other undergraduate nutrition courses.
• Professional experience in clinical nutrition, community nutrition, public health nutrition, wellness, sports nutrition, or foodservice management.
• Experience with online instruction and learning management systems.
• Active membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and/or relevant professional organizations.