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Instructors of Nutrition and Health Science

Muncie, IN · On-site

$3.0K - $9.0K/wk

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 ...

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Instructors of Nutrition and Health Science

Ball State University

State University, AR • On-site

$3.0K - $9.0K/wk

Part-time

Re-posted 5 days ago

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Job description

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.
How to apply:
For inquiries, please contact:
Dr. Alyce Fly, Chairperson - adfly@bsu.edu, 765-285-1502
Please follow upload instructions to attach all of the required supporting documents listed below:
NOTE: Do not use the Autofill feature for resume.
1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
In support of your application for this position, please prepare and submit a cover letter that describes how your qualifications and experience align with the elements of the position description (or leadership profile).

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