"Adjunct Instructor (Nutrition)"

Job Title

Adjunct Instructor (Nutrition)

Agency

Prairie View A&M University

Department

CAHS | Agriculture, Nutrition and Human Ecology

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Prairie View, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

This part-time non-tenure-track position within the Agriculture, Nutrition and Human Ecology will teach up to two courses for the Fall 2025 academic year.

Responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate level courses in Dietetics, Wellness, and Food Service Management that supports the Human Nutrition and Food program. These courses may include Nutrition and Wellness, Intermediate & Advanced Nutrition, Food Systems Management, and Medical Nutrition Therapy. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

• A minimum master's degree in Human Nutrition or closely related field.
• 1 to 2 years of undergraduate and or graduate teaching experience.

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.

Preferred Education:

• Doctorate degree in Nutrition and credentialed as RD preferred.

Required Attachments:

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter

Application Submission Guidelines:

All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.
The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with 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 institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.