Nutrition & Dietetics Part-time Clinical Instructor
About The 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.
Requirements
- Master's degree in human nutrition or closely related field that must include 18 graduate credit hours in human nutrition/nutritional science or dietetics. If graduate degree is not in human nutrition, a bachelor's degree in human nutrition or dietetics is required.
- RDN, CNS, Licensed Nutritionist OR 2 years of full-time 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.
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Doctoral degree
- Teaching experience in higher education
Responsibilities
- Teaching responsibilities may vary from semester to semester. For Spring 2026, an instructor is needed to teach N&D 260, Principles of Foods and Food Science. 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Industry
Educational Services
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
