Ranked Faculty, Functional & Integrative Nutrition (Remote)

Northwestern Health Sciences University•Bloomington, MN

3d•$60,000 - $68,000•Remote

About The Position

NWHSU is seeking a ranked faculty member to join our Functional and Integrative Nutrition program to educate, inspire, and clinically mentor graduate and doctoral students through advanced, evidence-informed instructional delivery, high-touch academic advising, and rigorous clinical oversight. The incumbent will support the execution of the university's cutting-edge clinical nutrition curriculum across three specialized program tiers: the Doctor of Clinical Nutrition (DCN), the Master of Health Sciences (MHS) in Functional & Integrative Nutrition, and the Graduate Certificate in Functional Sports Nutrition. This position will additionally act as a primary regulatory gatekeeper and mentor for students accumulating supervised practice hours toward their Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) credential. The ideal candidate is a collaborative, student-centered educator who is passionate about fostering an inclusive learning environment, promoting academic and professional excellence, and preparing students for success.

Requirements

Earned terminal degree from a regionally accredited institution, such as: Doctor of Clinical Nutrition (DCN) or PhD in Nutrition, MD, DO, ND, DC, or equivalent clinical doctorate with advanced nutrition and functional/integrative medicine training
Demonstrated subject matter expertise in advanced clinical nutrition
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to teach effectively in an online learning environment
Current, unrestricted professional licensure (e.g., RDN, MD, DO, ND, DC, etc.) as required
Good standing with all relevant licensing and credentialing bodies as applicable

Nice To Haves

Prior graduate-level teaching experience, particularly in online or hybrid formats
Experience with online learning management systems (Canvas preferred)
Expertise in one or more of the following areas: Functional medicine and systems biology, Integrative and lifestyle medicine, Chronic disease prevention and management, Clinical assessment and personalized nutrition care, Nutrition research methods and evidence-based practice
Scholarly activity such as peer-reviewed publications, presentations, or curriculum development
Experience mentoring graduate students, supervising clinical experiences, or overseeing capstone projects
Active or recent clinical practice preferred

Responsibilities

Teach graduate and doctoral-level courses in Functional and Integrative Nutrition using evidence-informed, student-centered instructional methods in asynchronous and synchronous learning environments.
Evaluate student performance through grading, constructive feedback, and assessment of clinical reasoning, evidence-based practice, and critical thinking.
Advise and mentor students academically and professionally, including individualized degree planning, career guidance, and capstone support.
Provide clinical mentorship by reviewing case studies, assessing clinical decision-making, and supporting the development of safe, evidence-based nutrition interventions.
Develop, maintain, and update course materials, instructional content, and curriculum to ensure alignment with accreditation standards, current research, and program objectives.
Collaborate with faculty and university leadership on curriculum development, assessment, accreditation, continuous quality improvement, and shared governance activities.
Participate in department, college, and university committees and contribute to initiatives that support the mission and strategic goals of the University.
Perform other duties as assigned.