Instructors of Nutrition and Health Science

Ball State University; Compensation; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading university is seeking part-time faculty to teach public health and nutrition/dietetics courses, either face-to-face or online. Candidates must hold master's degrees in relevant fields and have at least a year of teaching experience. The role emphasizes diversity and equal opportunity. Competitive candidates will have additional teaching or research experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, or related field.
• Minimum of 1 year of successful on-campus university teaching experience.
• Professional experience in research for research methods courses.

Responsibilities

• Teach face-to-face courses on the main campus or online.
• Engage students in public health and nutrition/dietetics.

Skills

University teaching experience

Research methods

Public health knowledge

Education

Master's degree in public health or related field

Master's degree in nutrition or closely related field

Job description

Dept of Nutrition & Health Science – TempStart Date:

10/15/2025About 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
• 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.

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Ball State University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community.