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Categories: Adjunct Faculty/ Part-time Instructor

Department: Nutrition & Dietetics

Nutrition & Dietetics Part-time Clinical Instructor

  • 497231
  • Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
  • Part-time Faculty
  • Closing on: Oct 13 2025

Salary/Position Classification

  • $1400 for Bachelor's, $1700 for Master's or $2000 for Doctorally prepared per credit contract, Exempt
  • 5.34 hours per week
  • This position will work in person on campus at the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, ND

Purpose of Position

The mission of the College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines (CNPD) is to provide excellent and collaborative education, scholarship, and service to advance human well-being for all, with an emphasis on rural and underserved populations.

The CNPD is comprised of the academic departments of Nursing, Nutrition & Dietetics, and Social Work. Our Nutrition & Dietetics department is seeking a part-time clinical instructor to teach during the spring 2026 semester.

This position will teach in person on campus at the University of North Dakota. No remote or hybrid work arrangements are available.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Teaching Teaching responsibilities may vary from semester to semester. For Spring 2026, an instructor is needed to teach N&D 498, Supervised Practice in Dietetics. Assignments for future semesters may be offered depending on departmental need.
  • The part-time Instructor works closely with the Department Chair to offer student-centered instruction for the assigned Department of Nutrition and Dietetics course(s). These responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
    • Teach and manage assigned course(s)
    • Demonstrated mastery of subject matter
    • Plan, organize, and teach in ways to maximize student learning, considering the diverse learning student needs
    • Develop new assignments or implement new teaching strategies to keep curriculum relevant and progressive
    • Be available to meet with students by holding office hours and/or scheduling appointments
    • Tutor students in assigned course(s)
    • Learn and use technology to enhance the educational experience when appropriate
    • Inform and administer assessment instruments, collect and report student learning outcomes data
    • Perform in ethical and professional manner at all times
    • Complete all UND mandatory training and/or forms
  • All faculty members are expected to maintain current and accurate knowledge in the assigned teaching areas.

Required Competencies

  • Strong communication skills
  • Good organizational skills
  • Ability to manage time and complete tasks by deadlines
  • Ability to work independently
  • Ability to work collaboratively with fellow faculty members, program directors and students

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in human nutrition or dietetics
  • Registered dietitian nutritionist
  • Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 2 years of professional experience
  • Experience working with various populations
  • Experience mentoring students
  • Experience with professional education programs

To Apply

Please submit the following materials with your application:
• Cover letter
• Resume/CV

Please note, all employment postings close at 11:55pm CST. Part-time/Temporary positions are posted for a minimum of 3 business days.

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Veteran’s Preference

Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 or a copy of NGB 22 from National Guard or Reserve (with a unit located in ND) or certification from the applicant's unit command that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than dishonorable conditions not later than one hundred twenty days after the date of the submission of the certification. If claiming disabled veteran status, proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and a current letter of disability dated within the past year.

Confidentiality of Application Materials

Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three or more finalists who will be invited to campus.

EEO Statement

The University of North Dakota is an equal opportunity employer (veteran/disability). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 

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