Ranked Faculty, Functional & Integrative Nutrition (Remote

Position: Ranked Faculty, Functional & Integrative Nutrition (Remote)
Position Information:

NWHSU is seeking a ranked faculty member to join our Functional and Integrative Nutrition program to educate, inspire, and clinically mentor graduate and doctoral students through advanced, evidence-informed instructional delivery, high-touch academic advising, and rigorous clinical oversight. The incumbent will support the execution of the university's cutting-edge clinical nutrition curriculum across three specialized program tiers: the Doctor of Clinical Nutrition (DCN), the Master of Health Sciences (MHS) in Functional & Integrative Nutrition, and the Graduate Certificate in Functional Sports Nutrition.

This position will additionally act as a primary regulatory gatekeeper and mentor for students accumulating supervised practice hours toward their Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) credential. The ideal candidate is a collaborative, student-centered educator who is passionate about fostering an inclusive learning environment, promoting academic and professional excellence, and preparing students for success.

Work Location:

Fully Remote Duties:

Teach graduate and doctoral-level courses in Functional and Integrative Nutrition using evidence-informed, student-centered instructional methods in asynchronous and synchronous learning environments.

Evaluate student performance through grading, constructive feedback, and assessment of clinical reasoning, evidence-based practice, and critical thinking.

Advise and mentor students academically and professionally, including individualized degree planning, career guidance, and capstone support.

Serve as a Board for Certification of Nutrition Specialists Approved Supervisor, providing oversight of supervised practice experiences and verifying student clinical competencies and documentation.

Provide clinical mentorship by reviewing case studies, assessing clinical decision-making, and supporting the development of safe, evidence-based nutrition interventions.

Develop, maintain, and update course materials, instructional content, and curriculum to ensure alignment with accreditation standards, current research, and program objectives.

Collaborate with faculty and university leadership on curriculum development, assessment, accreditation, continuous quality improvement, and shared governance activities.

Participate in department, college, and university committees and contribute to initiatives that support the mission and strategic goals of the University.

Perform other duties as assigned.

What you need to have?

Required Qualifications Earned terminal degree from a regionally accredited institution, such as:

Doctor of Clinical Nutrition (DCN) or PhD in NutritionMD, DO, ND, DC, or equivalent clinical doctorate with advanced nutrition and functional/integrative medicine training

American Nutrition Association (ANA) approved Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) supervisor

Demonstrated subject matter expertise in advanced clinical nutrition

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to teach effectively in an online learning environment

Licensure and Professional Standing (as applicable)
Current, unrestricted professional licensure (e.g., RDN, MD, DO, ND, DC, etc.) as required

Good standing with all relevant licensing and credentialing bodies as applicable

Active or recent clinical practice preferred

Preferred Qualifications Prior graduate-level teaching experience, particularly in online or hybrid formats

Experience with online learning management systems (Canvas preferred)
Expertise in one or more of the following areas:

Functional medicine and systems biology

Integrative and lifestyle medicine

Chronic disease prevention and management

Clinical assessment and personalized nutrition care Nutrition research methods and evidence-based practice

Scholarly activity such as peer-reviewed publications, presentations, or curriculum development

Experience mentoring graduate students, supervising clinical experiences, or overseeing capstone projects

Does this sound like the type of role you could excel in? Where your background and experience may contribute to the growth of our organization? A role where you can add your passion and enthusiasm, and make a difference? If you believe you have the education and experience to meet the qualifications for this role, we'd value talking to you. Non-traditional backgrounds are welcome.

Compensation:$60,000-$68,000 (Assistant Professor);
Associate or Full Professor compensation and academic rank will be commensurate with the candidate's education, related professional experience, and internal equity considerations.

Academic rank and compensation are determined by a combination of education, related professional experience, and internal equity considerations. NWHSU is committed to fair and equitable pay practices and does not base compensation decisions on gender or any other protected status.

Our Benefits:

NWHSU is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet your current needs and anticipate your future needs. Our generous time…