Medical Nutrition Therapy - Adjunct Faculty – Traditional Campus (Spring 2027) – College of Natural Sciences

Grand Canyon University•Phoenix, AZ

48d•Onsite

About The Position

The College of Natural Sciences at Grand Canyon University (GCU) is seeking passionate and engaging adjunct faculty to teach part-time, face-to-face instruction at its Phoenix campus. This role involves teaching the Medical Nutrition Therapy course, an advanced subject focusing on the clinical application and expanded role of MNT. The course involves in-depth exploration of complex cases, evidence-based practices, and hands-on clinical experiences to develop students' expertise in assessing, diagnosing, and implementing therapeutic nutrition interventions for diverse patient populations. GCU emphasizes helping students grow academically, spiritually, and personally, and faculty are expected to be experts in their fields, passionate educators, and collaborators who enhance the college experience. The position is for the Spring 2027 Semester, with courses held in-person on campus.

Requirements

Masters in any field with 18 graduate credit hours in Nutritional Science/Dietetics or Biological or Exercise Science with emphasis/certifications in nutrition/dietetics
Unofficial transcript reflecting degree earned with 18 graduate credit hours in the areas listed above
Unofficial transcripts for any applicable conferred graduate degrees

Nice To Haves

Doctorate or M.S. - Nutritional Science/Dietetics or Biological or Exercise Science with emphasis/certifications in nutrition/dietetics

Responsibilities

Facilitate classroom lecture and discussions
Engage students in learning course objectives and topics
Assess student performance and mentor success in the classroom
Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement, and Mission of Grand Canyon University