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An Adjunct Nutrition Instructor is a part-time faculty member who teaches nutrition courses at a college or university. They develop lesson plans, deliver lectures, assess student performance, and stay updated on nutrition science. Adjunct instructors typically have a master's degree or higher in nutrition or a related field. They may also have professional experience in dietetics, public health, or food science. Their role is to provide quality education while balancing other professional commitments.

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Adjunct Nutrition Instructors generally work on a part-time basis and are scheduled to teach one or more courses during an academic term, which may include in-person, online, or hybrid classes. Schedules can be flexible, with classes often held during evenings or weekends to accommodate working students, but instructors are also expected to dedicate additional time outside of class for student support, grading, and course preparation. While you won’t usually be on campus full-time, prompt communication and regular virtual office hours are often required. This flexibility offers great work-life balance but also requires strong time management skills to meet all instructional responsibilities.

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Adjunct Instructors of Nutrition (Pool for Culinary Arts Institute)

Adjunct Instructors of Nutrition (Pool for Culinary Arts Institute)

Mississippi University for Women

Columbus, MS • On-site

Part-time

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

Position Justification
Position Information
Position Title
Adjunct Instructors of Nutrition (Pool for Culinary Arts Institute)
Unit Name
Culinary Arts Institute
Salary Grade
Faculty
Number of Months
Time-limited
Full-time or Part-time
Part-Time
Hours per week
No more than 10
Annual Salary or Hourly Rate Range
Essential Duties
The Culinary Arts Institute anticipates the need for part-time time-limited, non-tenure track positions teaching food and nutrition courses. Adjunct instructors may be needed to teach courses in both the kitchen lab environment, lecture classroom, and online.
Essential Duties Include:
  • Provide high commitment to quality teaching in Nutrition.
  • Commitment to maintaining prompt and regular communication with student population.
  • Updating course materials as needed.
  • Other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
  • Master's degree - Nutrition, Dietetics, or Food Science

Preferred:
  • RD, RDN preferred
  • Experience teaching in nutrition, health science, or related field.
  • Experience with community outreach

Job Description Summary
The Culinary Arts Institute anticipates the need for part-time time-limited, non-tenure track positions in Nutrition. Adjunct instructors may be needed to teach courses in kitchen labs, face to face classrooms, or online.
Instructors may teach up to two Nutrition courses per semester.
Background Check Statement
Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. However, failure to disclose may disqualify a candidate.
Requisition Detail Information
Requisition Number
FY20259F
Open Date
08/06/2025
Will this job have a specific close date?
No
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