Instructors of Nutrition and Health Science

Ball State University; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 3,000 - 9,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition benefits

Job summary

Ball State University invites applications for part-time instructors of Nutrition and Health Science to teach public health, research methods, or nutrition/dietetics on the Muncie, IN campus or online.

Appointments are semester-based; original transcripts and credentials are required at hire. Candidates must have authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship, and the role focuses on delivering engaging, outcome-driven instruction in a welcoming campus environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, public health informatics, or related field by date of appointment
• Minimum 1 year of on-campus teaching experience or related work experience
• Master’s degree or higher in nutrition or closely related field by date of appointment
• RDN required for medical nutrition therapy courses

Responsibilities

• Teach face-to-face courses on the Ball State campus in Muncie, Indiana, or online courses
• Prepare and deliver lectures, assess student work, and provide feedback
• Contribute to curriculum in public health, research methods, or nutrition/dietetics

Skills

Teaching experience

Public health knowledge

Research experience

Education

Master’s degree or higher in public health

Master’s degree or higher in nutrition

Job description

Position Title and Compensation

Position Title: Instructors of Nutrition and Health Science. Compensation: $3000-$9000. Department: Dept of Nutrition & Health Science. Temp Start Date: 08/17/2026.

About this opportunity

The Department of Nutrition and Health Science invites applications for part-time faculty semester appointments to teach classes in public health, research methods, or nutrition/dietetics; face-to-face on the Ball State campus in Muncie, Indiana OR online. Original official transcripts and licensure/credentials in respective field of expertise are required at time of hire. The applicant pool will be used for up to one year from the posting date to hire individuals. Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

What you'll do and what you'll bring

Position Function: Teach face-to-face courses on the main campus in Muncie, Indiana, or online courses.

Minimum Qualifications

• For public health: Master’s degree or higher in public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, public health informatics, or related field from an accredited institution by date of appointment
• Minimum of 1 year of successful on-campus university teaching experience or related work experience
• For research methods courses, professional experience in research is also needed, such as work for a research study in a funded research grant
• For nutrition/dietetics: Master’s degree or higher in nutrition or closely related field from an accredited institution by date of appointment
• Minimum of 1 year of successful on-campus university teaching experience or related work experience
• For research methods courses, professional experience in research is also needed, such as work for a research study in a funded research grant
• For medical nutrition therapy courses, RDN required

Preferred Qualifications

Additional years of successful college or university teaching experience and/or work experience, including research experience.

Goodness requires action to grow. We're dedicated to doing our part to keep goodness growing in Muncie, at our university, and as far beyond as possible. That's where you come in. When you join our team, you become part of goodness in action. Our main priority: uplifting students so they can discover their full potential. This is how we fly. There are about 3,000 full-time faculty and staff in the Ball State University work family. Each brings unique gifts to help us be the kind of institution we want to be. In return, we do our best to take care of them through comprehensive medical and dental plans, a Health Savings Account (which we contribute to), and a whole range of wellness, retirement, and other benefits like covering the cost of tuition at Ball State for you and your family. We can offer you more. Where you live matters just as much as where you work. We get it. That's why we've invested since the very beginning in making our hometown work. On campus, find state-of-the-art facilities and one-of-a-kind arts and cultural events. In Muncie, you'll find a warm and welcoming community with affordable housing and a vibrant downtown arts, food, and music scene. What could be better? You here - for starters.

Ball State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, genetic information, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, protected veteran status, or any legally protected status. Ball State provides accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who can perform the essential functions of the position. Contact Melissa Rubrecht, Director of Employee Relations, at 765-285-1823 for assistance.

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