Instructor, Nutrition

The District Board of Trustees of Pensacola State College, Florida; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Tuition waivers

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Pensacola State College in Pensacola, Florida, seeks a Nutrition Instructor for a 9-month tenure-track appointment starting January 2027. The successful candidate will teach college-level Nutrition courses and labs, advise diverse students, and contribute to the college mission.

Responsibilities include planning and delivering engaging course materials, tracking attendance and student progress, serving on committees, contributing to curriculum development, supporting retention, selecting

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nutrition or closely related field is required.
• Doctorate in Nutrition or Dietetics and RD certification preferred.
• Ability to use technology required for courses.

Responsibilities

• Prepare course plans and materials.
• Effectively deliver subject matter content.
• Monitor student attendance and progress.
• Participate on departmental and College committees.
• Participate in curriculum development.
• Support activities that foster retention.
• Participate in the selection of textbooks.
• Assess student learning outcomes.
• Engage in service and professional development activities.

Education

Master's in Nutrition or closely related field

Doctorate in Nutrition or Dietetics (preferred)

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Job description

Join the PSC family and connect with accomplished and diverse colleagues who inspire and innovate students and transform lives and futures. Along with helping our students reach their goals, Pensacola State makes career fulfillment a reality.

Job Description:

The Nutrition Instructor position is a 9-month, tenure-track faculty position with an anticipated start date of January 2027. The successful candidate will primarily be assigned college-level Nutrition courses and labs. This position requires effective teaching and advising of diverse students, excellent oral and written communication skills, and a commitment to the comprehensive state college mission.

The instructor will:

• prepare course plans and materials;
• effectively deliver subject matter content;
• monitor student attendance and progress;
• participate on departmental and College committees;
• participate in curriculum development;
• support activities that foster retention;
• participate in the selection of textbooks;
• assess student learning outcomes;
• and take part in other service and professional development activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an institution that holds accreditation recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and approved by the College with a master's degree in Nutrition or a closely related field with at least 18 graduate hours in Nutrition are required.
• Instructors must be able to use and demonstrate the use of technology required for assigned courses.
• Successful results of a criminal background check are required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduation from an institution that holds accreditation recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and approved by the College with a doctoral degree in Nutrition or Dietetics, registered dietitian certification and post-secondary teaching experience, including online instruction, in teaching nutrition courses.

Salary Range:

• $42,500.00 - $48,500.00 for a 9-month contract with a master's degree.
• $47,000.00 - $53,000.00 for a 9-month contract with a doctoral degree.

Pay Details:

• Faculty members hired with less than three years of related experience shall be placed on the salary schedule as follows: 164 Day Base (2026 - 2027) Bachelor's or Less - $39,500 Master's - $42,250 Master's Plus - $44,000 Doctorate - $47,000 All degree classification levels add the appropriate dollars (up to $6,000) for years of credited experience to the annual salary figures above to determine entry salary.

Pensacola State College offers a comprehensive benefits package for health, dental, vision, hospitalization, and supplemental insurance benefits through the State of Florida's Group Insurance Program. All employees in established, eligible positions are members of the Florida Retirement System from their first day of employment. Other benefits offered include participation in the wellness program, tuition waivers, educational opportunities, and paid sick leave. Additional leave types are position specific.

Pensacola State College does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (as defined by applicable federal and state law), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or marital status in its educational programs, activities, or employment. For inquiries regarding the College's nondiscrimination policies, contact the Civil Rights Compliance Officer at [phone], Pensacola State College, 1000 College Blvd., Pensacola, Florida 32504.

Located on Florida's beautiful Emerald Coast, Pensacola State College is the oldest of the 28 institutions in the Florida College System. With six campuses and centers - Pensacola, Warrington, Milton, South Santa Rosa, Century and downtown Pensacola, the College serves approximately 26,000 students. Since opening its doors with 136 students in a Pensacola boarding house in 1948, more than 110,000 students have earned bachelor's degrees, associate degrees and workforce certificates from the College.

By joining the PSC family, you connect with accomplished and diverse colleagues who inspire and innovate students and transform lives and futures. Along with helping our students reach their goals, Pensacola State makes career fulfillment a reality. Explore our employment opportunities today.