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Adjunct professor in nutrition and dietetics

07/23/2025

POSITION SUMMARY:
This Bluffton University adjunct faculty position will be appointed by the Health Sciences, Natural Sciences and Mathematics Department Chair, Nutrition and Dietetics Program Director and vice president and dean of academic affairs. 

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
NTR 210 Food Science (4)
A study of scientific principles related to food and food preparation. This course promotes an understanding of the composition of food and food products and the principles of food preparation leading to palatability, maximum nutrient retention and food sanitation.

 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor of Art or Science in Nutrition

     

  • Master of Nutrition or 5 years of work experience and additional licensure (RDN, DTR, CDM, etc.)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • College-level teaching experience in composition or related areas.
  • Commitment to student-centered and inclusive pedagogy.
  • Understanding of or willingness to engage with Bluffton’s mission as a liberal arts institution in the Anabaptist-Mennonite tradition.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teach an undergraduate course in Nutrition and Dietetics.  Adjunct faculty members are on work agreements that run from one week before classes begin each semester through the day grades are due at the end of the semester.  Occasional meetings may be needed during the semester.   

COMPENSATION:
Commensurate with education and experience within the university pay scale.

DEADLINE:
Review of applications begins immediately and continues until an appointment is made.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Primarily a sedentary position with hours of in-person classes per week (based on course assignment).     

APPLICATION MATERIALS:
Applications are considered complete when the following materials are received at the office indicated below:

Send application materials to:
Human resources
Bluffton University
1 University Drive
Bluffton, OH 45817-2104

hr@bluffton.edu

 

Employment decisions are based on merit and university needs, and not on race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other status protected by law. As a religious institution, Bluffton University expressly reserves its rights to appoint faculty and staff who share a commitment to the Christian faith which is consistent with the Mennonite/Anabaptist beliefs of the university’s founding and supporting church. EOE.
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