Adjunct Faculty - Nutrition and Exercise Science - Part-time

Adjunct: Nutrition and Dietetics Course Instructor

The Department of Nutrition and Exercise Science (NES) is seeking an Adjunct Instructor to teach in-person courses as part of their Adjunct pool. Bastyr University Kenmore campus is located 15 miles north of Seattle.Bastyr University nutrition degree programs are unique in their emphasis on whole foods and multicultural, political and ecological dimensions of food. This is an Adjunct Faculty Position that includes didactic and lab teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach didactic and lab courses on campus to both graduate and undergraduate NES students
• Organize course structure and teach with regard to course learning outcomes
• Create and post course syllabi in timely manner
• Assess and record student learning and progress
• Submit grades at course end
• Track student attendance, as needed
• Advise students as needed to support student success
• Sample of NES program courses:
  • Introduction to Dietetics
  • Food Science
  • Counseling Skills for RDN’s
  • Nutrition, Supplements, and Herbs
  • Whole Foods
  • Therapeutic Cooking
  • Advanced Nutrition
  • Medical Nutrition Therapy
  • Foodservice Business Management
  • Health and Fitness Methods
  • Exercise Science Laboratory Techniques
  • Sports Nutrition

Masters of Science in Nutrition, RDN or RD

Education: M.S. or Ph.D. in Nutrition or Dietetics and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)

Experience: Minimum of two years teaching at the university level. Experience with Canvas classroom learning system, preferred.

Skills and Knowledge:

Demonstrated excellence in inclusive teaching. Excellent organizational and communication skills writing-speaking-listening.