Adjunct Nutrition Instructor

Weber State University; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 12,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Weber State University in Utah seeks a Part-time Adjunct Instructor of Nutrition to teach one or two lower division courses per semester. This pooled position means applicants are selected from the pool as opportunities arise.

Responsibilities include delivering lectures with PowerPoint, maintaining a positive classroom ambiance, and meeting ADA eligibility or RDN credential expectations where applicable. Applications require resume via online portal.

Qualifications

• Solid foundation of nutrition in undergraduate curriculum.
• Post-graduation education in nutrition.
• Ability to lecture using PowerPoint presentation software.

Responsibilities

• Teach one or two lower division courses per semester.
• This is a pooled position; applicants are selected from the pool as positions become available.
• Criminal background check is required as a condition of employment.

Skills

Nutrition knowledge

Lecture delivery

Education

Undergraduate nutrition background

Post-graduate nutrition education

RDN Canvas Learning experience

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).

Position Information

• Position Title: Part‑time Adjunct Instructor of Nutrition
• Requisition Number: A00008P
• Job Summary: Teach one or two lower division courses per semester as needed. This is a pooled position. Applicants are selected from the pool as positions become available. After a period of time the pool will expire and applicants will be notified.
• Required Qualifications: Applicant must have a solid foundation of nutrition in undergraduate curriculum, post‑graduation education in nutrition and working on ADA eligibility or have RDN Canvas Learning experience and the ability to lecture using PowerPoint presentation software. Instructor with excellent classroom ambiance.
• Preferred Qualifications: Background Check? Yes
• Open Date: 01/27/2026
• Close Date: 01/27/2027

Notes to Applicant

To apply, complete the online application and attach a resume.

If you are hired, please keep in mind that you will need to complete the appropriate Payroll and HR documents prior to beginning work.

The screening of applicants will begin immediately.

Due to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), individuals who have worked in a salaried capacity for Weber State University who have left their salaried positions within the last six months are ineligible to be hired as an hourly or adjunct employee at Weber State for six months.

Criminal Background check is required as a condition of employment.

Physical Activity of this position

Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction. Operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, or position. Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm. Feeling. Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips. Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance.

Physical Requirements of this position

Light work. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls requiring exertion of forces greater than sedentary work.

Visual Acuity Requirements

Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading. Required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned (i.e., custodial, food services) or to make general observations of facilities or structures (i.e., security guard, inspection).

Conditions the worker will be subject to in this position

The worker is subject to environmental conditions. Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. The worker is subject to vibration. Exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body. The worker is subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals. The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions. One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system or the skin: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents