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Nutrition & Dietetics Part-time Clinical Instructor

Categories: Adjunct Faculty/ Part-time Instructor

Department: Nutrition & Dietetics

Nutrition & Dietetics Part-time Clinical Instructor

  • 498240
  • Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
  • Part-time Faculty
  • Closing on: Jun 18 2026
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Salary/Position Classification

  • $2000 for Doctorally prepared per credit, contract, Exempt
  • Hours will vary based on number of credits/classes taught
  • 100% Remote Work Availability: Yes
  • Hybrid Work Availability: Yes

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 fall 2026 semester.

The part-time Instructor works closely with the Program Director and Chair to offer student-centered instruction in community, clinical, food service settings, research, and other nutritional health-related settings. All part-time instructors for supervised practice must maintain current knowledge and competencies in the assigned teaching area along with the required license and/or register to practice.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Teaching responsibilities may vary from semester to semester.
  • For Fall 2026, an instructor is needed to teach N&D 594, Research Methods in Nutrition, 3 credits.
  • Assignments for future semesters may be offered depending on departmental need.
  • Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, teaching, tutoring, grading, course development, and student learning assessment.

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

  • PhD in human nutrition or closely related field that must include 18 graduate credit hours in human nutrition/nutritional science or dietetics.
  • RDN, CNS, Licensed Nutritionist OR 2 years of professional experience
  • 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

  • Teaching experience in higher education

To Apply

Please include 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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