Description
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 Associate’s, Bachelor’s, and Master’s 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 practices for adult learners in an innovative, nontraditional university setting.
Our Opportunity:
The School of Health Sciences has an opening for a fully remote adjunct teaching position in the Bachelor in Nutrition program.
What to expect in this role:
- Providing a learning environment that supports student success.
- Teaching synchronous or asynchronous seminars (10 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.
Requirements
Required:
Master's degree in nutrition or dietetics OR a Master’s degree in a related health field with either 3 years of relevant, tested experience or a current nutrition or dietary professional credential including a Certified Nutrition Specialist®, Registered Dietitian, Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition®, Certified Dietary Manager®/Certified Food Protection Professional®
Preferred
- Doctorate in Clinical Nutrition (DCN) or PhD in Nutrition
- Experience in functional or holistic nutrition
- Experience in food service management, food safety, food science, food production, and/or culinary arts
- 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 styles and methods 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.
Additional Information:
- Adjunct compensation varies per course based on student enrollment, program type and also includes a contribution to a retirement account.
- This is a remote position. Candidates must be based in and legally authorized to work in the United States.
- Purdue University Global will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.
- A background check will be required for employment in this position.
- When applying for a faculty position at Purdue University Global you will be asked to provide an unofficial transcript and if hired will be required to provide an official transcript.
- FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
Purdue Global is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Our goal is to recruit and retain talent from a diverse pool of applicants and celebrate a variety of perspectives, experiences, and skills to support an inclusive environment. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, striving to ensure a fair and equitable process. All are encouraged to apply.
