Adjunct Faculty in Health Studies - Human Nutrition

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Loudonville, NY Posted:

Mar 24, 2026

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198494

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Job Description:

The Health Studies Program in the School of Science is accepting applications for adjunct instructors to teach a human nutrition course for health studies majors in the fall 2026 and/or spring 2027 semester depending on need. The course, HLTH•205. Nutrition and Public Health, is an introductory course that challenges students to learn the basic biology, chemistry, and physiology of human nutrition in the context of population health. Normal class sizes range between 20-25 students. There is no laboratory for this course.

Requirements:

Candidates must have earned at least a Masters degree in human nutrition/dietetics or closely related fields. Relevant teaching experience is strongly preferred. A background screening will be required.

Additional Information:

Salary $1,333.34 per contact hour •The hiring salary above represents the University's good faith estimate at the time of posting in compliance with the Albany County Salary Transparency Law. Siena is committed to attracting, supporting, and retaining a diverse faculty. We actively encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, veterans, and others from under-represented groups who may make a positive contribution to the diversification of ideas and perspectives. Siena is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All bargaining unit faculty members shall be covered by the collective bargaining agreement between Siena University and SEIU (Service Employees International United) Local 200.

Application Instructions:

Please upload a cover letter, resume/curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness and contact information for three professional references. For questions or further information, please contact Dr. Daniel White, Siena University, 515 Loudon Road, Loudonville, NY 12211, (518) 782-6924, ddwhite@siena.edu. Review of the applications will begin immediately, and continue until the position is filled.

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