Adjunct Faculty; Online - Nutrition

Adjunct Faculty (Online) - Nutrition

Spartanburg Methodist College invites applications for a part‑time adjunct faculty position in Biology for our online program. The successful candidate will have experience teaching undergraduate courses in biology. The teaching responsibility will be HLTH 240 Nutrition, a general education course. Topics for this course include nutritional needs across the human life span and strategies for promotion and maintenance of health. Classes for the 8‑week course begin March 6th, 2026.

Teaching contracts may be renewed on a semester‑by‑semester basis pending enrollment, instructor availability, and student success.

Qualifications:

• Hold a Ph.D. in Biology or Health Science or a master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in a related field.
• Have experience teaching online.
• Possess strong communication skills.
• Have experience teaching undergraduate courses.
• Have experience with Course Management Systems such as Blackboard, Canvas, or D2L.
• Be firmly committed to high‑quality instruction for first‑generation college students and be familiar with best practices in active learning pedagogies.

Application requirements:

• Letter of interest
• Curriculum vitae
• Unofficial copies of graduate transcripts
• Final date to receive applications: ongoing

Spartanburg Methodist College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any status in any personnel action regarding the recruiting, hiring, and promotion of faculty and staff members. All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of a background investigation. SMC participates in the federal E‑Verify program.

Founded in 1911, Spartanburg Methodist College is a private residential liberal arts institution serving a diverse student population within the United Methodist Connection. After over 100 years as an Associate Degree granting institution, the college launched its first bachelor’s degree in 2019. SMC is growing significantly, adding new programs, and consistently evaluating operations because of a campus‑wide commitment to innovation and a passion for designing all campus programs to serve its student population intentionally.

Today, the college’s emphasis on education and employment includes a unique professional development concentration comprised of eight required courses for students seeking associate and bachelor’s degrees. SMC is committed to its student demographic and believes that global impact is possible through their success.