Instructor - Nutrition & Dietetics

Position Summary

This position is fully remote and open to qualified candidates residing within the United States. The School of Health Sciences invites applications for a nine‑month, non‑tenure track faculty position in the Nutrition & Dietetics Program. It is a full‑time appointment with rank Instructor through Senior Instructor; rank will be determined at hire based on qualifications and experience. Start date is August 1, 2026.

Responsibilities (spring semester):

• Teach graduate clinical courses in the Dietetic Internship program.
• Advise and mentor students.
• Serve as Interim Dietetic Internship Program Director and Clinical Education Coordinator.
• Support the self‑study of the program.

We seek candidates who demonstrate sensitivity to the educational needs of first‑generation, Eastern Band of Cherokee Indian, and rural populations and support the University’s commitment to Honoring Our Promise
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Application materials must be submitted online. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a candidate has been selected for hire.

• Letter of application.
• Current CV.
• List of three professional references with complete contact information.
• Description of your teaching philosophy.
• Unofficial transcripts showing degree conferral dates for all master’s‑level or higher degrees.
• Copy of RDN credentials and other certifications.

All applicants are required to submit an unofficial transcript of their highest attained degree, showing all completed coursework and the date the degree was conferred. The transcript must state "Degree Awarded," "Degree Conferred" or a similar phrase. For candidates who are ABD, submit your most recent doctoral program transcript along with your master’s transcript, if applicable.

• Comprehensive benefits package, including dental, vision, and health insurance beginning the first of the month following hire.
• Retirement plan contributions beginning the eligibility date following election, with employer contributions for a defined contribution or defined benefit plan.
• Optional disability plans available.
• Tuition waivers for up to three courses per academic year.
• Free group exercise classes, discounted campus recreation membership, free vaccine and booster shots, pretax flexible spending accounts.
• 12 paid holidays and 24 hours of paid community service leave each year.
• Accrual of vacation and sick leave immediately for employees who work at least half of the working days of their first month.
• Paid parental leave after 12 months of continuous service.
• Training and development programs, certifications, workshops, and conferences offered free of charge.

The ability and desire to work collegially with faculty and students from diverse cultural backgrounds, especially underrepresented, first‑generation, and color students, including those from the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.

• Master’s degree in the teaching discipline or with a concentration in the discipline (minimum 18 graduate semester hours).
• Teaching experience.
• Professional practice experience.
• Service to the profession or community.

• Experience with ACEND accreditation.
• Experience as a preceptor, clinical coordinator, or program director.
• At least three years of professional clinical practice experience.

Position Type:
Permanent Full‑Time;
Number of Hours Per Week: 40;
Number of Months Per Year: 9.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex‑offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor‑vehicle checks. Western Carolina University uses E‑Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Proper documentation of identity and employability must be provided at the time of employment. All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment.

Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable law.

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• Cover Letter / Letter of Application
• Curriculum Vitae
• List of references
• Teaching Philosophy
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Licenses or Certifications

• Any additional supporting materials.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).