Ranked Faculty, Functional & Integrative Nutrition (Remote)

Northwestern Health Sciences University • Bloomington, MN

1d • Remote

About The Position

Northwestern Health Sciences University (NWHSU) is seeking a ranked faculty member for its Functional and Integrative Nutrition program. This role involves educating, inspiring, and clinically mentoring graduate and doctoral students through advanced, evidence-informed instruction, academic advising, and clinical oversight. The position supports the university's 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. Additionally, the faculty member will serve as a primary mentor for students accumulating supervised practice hours for their Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) credential. The ideal candidate is a collaborative, student-centered educator passionate about fostering an inclusive learning environment, promoting academic and professional excellence, and preparing students for success. This is a fully remote position.

Requirements

• Earned terminal degree from a regionally accredited institution, such as: Doctor of Clinical Nutrition (DCN) or PhD in Nutrition, or 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

• Active or recent clinical practice preferred.
• 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.

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.

Benefits

• Academic Breaks
• Holiday (16 days in 2026)
• 403(b) Plan
• Medical, dental, vision
• Discounted and free on-site clinic services for you and your family
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• EAP and other wellness benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement for external programs
• Tuition Reduction for internal programs (includes family members)
• Employee discount at our campus store
• On-site fitness center
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) through the U.S. Department of Education for full-time employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree