Online Nutrition Adjunct Faculty

ECPI University; United States; Remote; USD 22,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health Advocate

IPad/Computer Purchase Program

Employee Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

ECPI University is seeking qualified instructors to teach undergraduate Health Care Administration and Nursing programs in a remote capacity. This role is ideal for a Nutrition professional, with no prior teaching experience required as we provide training, mentoring, and ongoing faculty support.

Courses run in five-week terms; instructors must be available evenings and weekends to support adult learners. Responsibilities include delivering live sessions via Zoom once per week and conducting one

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nutrition or a Master’s with 18 graduate semester hours in the discipline from a regionally accredited educational institution.
• 3–5 years industry experience in nutrition or related field within the last 5 years.
• Ability to teach in a remote, five-week accelerated course format and support adult learners.

Responsibilities

• Deliver live sessions via Zoom once per week and hold one live office hour weekly.
• Provide practical, hands‑on instruction and mentor students in HCA and Nursing programs.
• Support students evenings and weekends to accommodate adult learners.

Skills

Integrity

Interpersonal skills

Verbal & written communication

Student support

Online teaching tools

Education

Master's in Nutrition

Master's with 18 graduate hours in discipline

Tools

Zoom

Web conferencing

Job description

This is a remote position for the right candidate.

We are looking for instructors to teach in our undergraduate level HCA and Nursing programs. This would be an ideal position for a Nutrition professional. No prior teaching experience is needed; we provide training, mentoring, and ongoing faculty support.

Since 1966, ECPI University’s employees have been dedicated to helping students achieve their academic and career goals through our unique education model. If you are looking for an opportunity to share your industry experience, provide practical hands‑on instruction, and make a real difference in our students’ lives, ECPI University may be for you.

Our terms are five weeks long and offer faculty the perfect environment in which to share their specific industry experiences to help students achieve learning outcomes. Candidates must be available evenings and weekends to support our busy adult learners.

Qualifications

Education/Certifications:

• Master’s degree in Nutrition or a Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in the discipline from a regionally accredited educational institution

Experience:

• 3-5 years industry experience required
• Industry experience must be within the last 5 years.

Required Skills:

• The highest levels of integrity at all times.
• Ability to quickly build connections with students using strong interpersonal skills (includingapproachability and empathy).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a 5-week accelerated course environment
• Comfortable being first point of contact to troubleshoot software or technical concerns for students.

Online Faculty Technical Requirements:

• Reliable high-speed internet required
• Responsible for supplying your own windows-based computer and webcam.
• Your computer system must pass the ECPI University minimum requirements test.
• Required to teach one live session each week and hold one live office hour per week via Zoom

Benefits of Employment

ECPI University provides comprehensive benefits on the first of the month after thirty (30) days of employment, some of which are highlighted below:

• Competitive compensation
• Health Advocate
• Some industry certifications
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discounts (i.e. Tickets at Work, Verizon Wireless, MetLife Pet Insurance)
• IPad/Computer Purchase Program
• Employee Referral Program

ECPI University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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