Adjunct Pool for Nutrition Science

North Central College; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 2,000 - 4,000; Part time

Job summary

North Central College invites applications to teach Nutrition Science courses as a faculty associate for the 2025-2027 years. The position involves delivering course content, creating assignments, grading, and holding office hours to support student success.

Appointments are offered on a per-course basis, typically up to 8 credits per term. This is a non-benefits, fixed-term adjunct role with renewal options contingent on department needs and enrollment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in the teaching discipline or a concentration in the discipline (with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours) at the time of appointment.
• All degrees must be from an accredited institution; terminal degree is preferred.
• Ability to teach introductory nutrition concepts, metabolism, food systems and sustainability, community nutrition, clinical nutrition and nutrition counseling, and food service management and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Teach one or two undergraduate Nutrition Science courses per semester; deliver course content and assessments.
• Create assignments, evaluate and grade student work, and hold office hours to assist students.
• Appointments are on a course-by-course basis; loads do not exceed 8 credit hours; one course per semester is the norm.
• Participate in review of offered courses and be available for ongoing pool assignments as needed.

Skills

Intro nutrition

Metabolism

Food systems

Community nutrition

Clinical nutrition

Nutrition counseling

Food service mgmt

Education

Master’s degree in the discipline

Job description

Posting Number: F000333

Position Title: Adjunct Pool for Nutrition Science

Department: Health Sciences

Division: Academic Affairs

Faculty Status: Per Course Part-time Faculty

Supervisor Title: Program Director Nutrition and Wellness

Status: Per Course Part-time Faculty

Tenure Track: No

Position Summary: The Nutrition Program at North Central College invites applications to teach courses as a faculty associate during the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 academic years. The successful candidate will teach one or two undergraduate (Nutrition Science, B.S) courses per semester. The role requires someone who can deliver course content, contribute to the creation of assignments and other assessments, evaluate and grade student work, and hold office hours to assist students. These appointments are on a course-by-course basis. This posting is continuous to develop a qualified pool of interested candidates. If your academic area of interest/expertise meets our programmatic needs at any time, you may be contacted to discuss teaching opportunities. These needs change from semester to semester. For a list of courses offered in this area, please review: https://www.northcentralcollege.edu/program/nutrition-science. Faculty Associate (adjunct) positions are hired on one semester, renewable contracts with loads that do not exceed 8 credit hours; one course per semester is the norm. The standard undergraduate course is 4-credit hours (though other course types exist). The position is a non-benefits eligible, fixed-term appointment with no tenure eligibility. The number of courses is contingent upon unit needs, funding, and sufficient enrollment.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in the teaching discipline or a concentration in the discipline (with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in teaching discipline) at the time of appointment. All degrees must be from an accredited institution. A terminal degree is preferred.
• Applicants should indicate in their cover letter how their professional work experience and/or teaching experiences qualifies them to teach in one (or more) of the following areas:

-Introductory nutrition concepts-Nutrition and metabolism-Food systems and sustainability-Community nutrition-Clinical nutrition and nutrition counseling-Food service management and leadership

Desired Qualifications:

• Prior higher education teaching experience preferred
• Experience facilitating student-led classroom discussions
• Evidence of working with a diverse student population
• Evidence of effective collaboration skills
• Experience with technology/course management systems (e.g. Canvas)
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills

The review of applications will occur as the College has needs for a particular course. Applications will continue to be accepted and reviewed on an ongoing basis. This pool recruitment will be live throughout the academic year, and the School may or may not hire from it, depending on course needs.

A background check and official transcripts are required prior to employment.

Employment Conditions: An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of the College’s background screening process.

Number of Vacancies: Varies based on need.

EEO Statement: North Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. NCC provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please notify the Office of Human Resources at 630-637-5757 or [e-mail]. Determinations for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Open Until Filled: Yes