Our Opportunity:

Building on Purdue University's mission to provide greater access to affordable, high-quality education, Purdue University Global is a public, nonprofit institution offering a world-class education online. Purdue Global’s School of Health Sciences has an opening for Adjunct Faculty in the Nutrition program. 

Job Summary

Purdue University Global offers term by term, non-tenured teaching appointments to qualified individuals who are dedicated to providing quality educational experiences to students in Associates, Bachelors and Masters degree programs. This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals to work in a professional learning community wherein faculty contribute to and engage in instructional best practice for adult learners in an innovative, nontraditional university setting.

What to expect in this role:

• Providing a learning environment that supports student success.
• Teaching synchronous or asynchronous seminars (10 or 6 week units) as assigned by school or program.
• Maintaining school-determined virtual office hours per week for each class.
• Ensuring timely management and response to electronic correspondence from students, administrators, and other school officials.
• Leading message board discussions and engaging students in relevant discussion and coursework.
• Partnering with Academic Advisors to address student concerns.
• Maintaining and submitting accurate and timely reports for student grades/progress.
• Delivering mid-term and final grades in accordance with the academic calendar.
• Enforcing student conduct policies as outlined in the University Catalog.
• Attending university, departmental, and faculty meetings as requested.
• Remain current with trends, techniques, and advances in distance learning.
• Additional duties as may be assigned by the School.

Experience:

• Required
  • Master's degree in nutrition or dietetics OR a Master's degree in a related health field with a current nutrition or dietary professional credential including Registered Dietitian, Certified Nutrition Specialist, or Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition.
  • Experience in functional and integrative nutrition
• Preferred
  • Doctorate in Clinical Nutrition (DCN) or Phd in nutrition
  • Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) credential
  • Experience with curriculum development and instructional design
  • Higher education online teaching experience

What we're looking for:

• Exceptional computer skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, with the ability to adapt communication style and method to suit different audiences.
• Exceptional computer skills using Microsoft Office Suite, Google applications and Zoom meeting technology. Experience with Brightspace education software is preferred.
• A dedication to student success and the ability to engage and inspire students in the classroom.
• A willingness to work as part of a team and collaborate with other faculty members to enhance student learning experiences.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote environment with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment, across diverse teams, departments, and Schools.