Adjunct Professor in Nutrition

We are seeking a highly qualified Adjunct Professor in Nutrition to join our team at Northwest Missouri State University. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching online courses in the MS in Nutrition program.

• Develop and teach online courses in the MS in Nutrition program
• Develop course syllabi, lesson plans, and associated materials for effective online delivery
• Effectively utilize and manage online course delivery systems, tools, and techniques
• Ensure the continuous improvement of instruction through the identification and implementation of best practices
• Model effective oral and written communication that engages students, provides clarity, and improves student learning
• Virtually attend program meetings with the program director and faculty as requested
• Ensure the content of course materials and assessment tools correspond with course and program learning outcomes
• Aid in the update of a systematic program evaluation, which outlines program outcomes and competencies
• Develop effective relationships with faculty, students, and partner agencies
• Ensure that student records are gathered and maintained as required and in a manner that ensures confidentiality and FERPA compliance
• Maintain appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics and perform other administrative duties as assigned
• Attend advisory committee meetings when available
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Doctorate in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field
• At least two years of experience in an academic nutrition environment as an instructor with at least one year of experience teaching online courses
• Proficient in Canvas learning management system (LMS) and other online learning technologies
• Exceptional written and verbal communication, exceptional time management and organizational skills

The majority of work will be conducted in the online arena; however, the faculty member will be expected to meet with students at times that are conducive to their schedule using Zoom web conferencing or phone.

Laptop or Desktop computer, Canvas LMS, Zoom web conferencing, and other online learning technologies

Northwest Missouri State University is located in Maryville, Missouri, a community of 12,000 with a diverse economy and a strong industrial base.

With an enrollment of about 10,000 students, Northwest is a coeducational, primarily residential four-year university that offers a broad range of undergraduate and selected graduate programs on its Maryville campus as well as its location at the Northland Innovation Center and through online programs.