Adjunct Instructor (Nutrition)
Job Location:
Prairie View, TX - USA
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Job Summary
Job Title
Adjunct Instructor (Nutrition)Agency
Prairie View A&M UniversityDepartment
CAHS Agriculture Nutrition and Human EcologyProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Prairie View TexasJob Type
FacultyJob Description
Important Immigration information:
A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19 2025 imposes a $100000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21 2025.Please be advised that TexasA&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee.
In addition on January 27 2026 Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission.Accordingly if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visastatusthis moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.
This part-time non-tenure-track position within the Agriculture Nutrition and Human Ecology will teach up to two courses for the Fall 2026 academic year.
The salary isdeterminedin accordance withthe Universitys compensation structure and will becommensuratewith the candidates education and experience within the assigned salary range for this position.
Responsibilities:
- Teach undergraduate courses in Nutrition and Dietetics that support the Human Nutrition and Food Program. Courses may include Introduction to Nutrition Intermediate Nutrition Advanced Nutrition Medical Nutrition Therapy Food Systems Management Community Nutrition Wellness Lifecycle Nutrition and related areas based on departmental needs.
- Foster an engaging learning environment that promotes student success and professional development.
- Maintain course records submit grades in a timely manner and utilize the Universitys learning management system.
- Participate in curriculum improvement and departmental meetings as requested.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience:
- A minimum masters degree in Dietetics Public Health Nutrition Food and Nutrition Human Nutrition or a closely related field.
- Candidates with college-level teaching experience are preferred.
- Demonstrated experience teaching mentoring supervising precepting or evaluating students in academic clinical community Extension public health or foodservice settings.
- Experience delivering nutrition education to various audiences.
- Experience supervising mentoring or precepting students during experiential learning clinical practice community nutrition programs Extension programming or supervised practice is highly desirable.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Must demonstrate proficiency in written and oral communication skills for all audiences.
- Demonstrate proficiency in the ability for effective teaching and scholarship.
- Demonstrate support of professional organizations in the discipline.
- Excellent written verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to effectively teach and engage students from various backgrounds.
- Knowledge of evidence-based nutrition principles and current professional practice standards.
- Ability to incorporate technology into teaching including Learning Management Systems. Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to provide timely feedback and assess student learning.
- Commitment to academic integrity professionalism and student success.
- Ability to work collaboratively with faculty staff and community partners.
Preferred Education:
- Doctorate degree in Nutrition and credentialed as RD preferred.
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential.
- Previous college or university teaching experience.
- Experience serving as a preceptor for dietetic interns or nutrition students.
- Experience supervising clinical rotations practicums internships or experiential learning. Experience using Canvas or another Learning Management System.
- Experience developing online or hybrid courses.
- Experience in clinical nutrition community nutrition Extension public health foodservice management or wellness programming.
- Active participation in professional organizations such as the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics or affiliated practice groups.
Job Posting Close Date:
Until Filled
Required Attachments:Please attach all required documents listed belowin the attachment box labeled as either Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter attachment box. Anyadditionalattachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.
Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Application Submission Guidelines:
All applicantsare required toapply via our Career Site on or before the closing dateindicatedon the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as IndeedHigherEdJobs etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position viathePVAMUCareersite.
The required documents listed in the above Required Attachments section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing dateindicatedto ensure full consideration for the applicationsubmitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing dateindicatedabove at or should you needassistancewith the online application process.
Background Check Requirements:
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Required Experience:
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