Summary Prepares and delivers relevant course content using a variety of teaching methods and assessments that support student learning. Delivers relevant course content on campus or online, as assigned. Maintains that students achieve and demonstrate mastery of stated learning objectives Courses may be taught at the undergraduate and/or graduate level. Essential Job Functions Teaches assigned course(s) on campus by delivering appropriate course content to students, preparing course materials and lesson plans, grading student work, providing students with robust feedback in a timely manner, and addressing students' questions and concerns Teaches assigned course (s) online by delivering course content, learning activities and assessments using the university's learning management system, according to JWU course outlines and online course delivery standards Prepares and maintains course site in the learning management system for dissemination of course materials, assessments, and weekly updating of the grade center in accordance with university requirements Maintains accurate records of student attendance, academic achievement and performance in accordance with university policies and procedures Distributes to each student, in each course, via the learning management system, a university-approved syllabus that includes course objectives, required course materials, attendance policy and evaluation criteria Communicates early with the student, department chair, and academic counselor for any student in danger of failure or in need of individual counseling, using appropriate university systems Refers students to appropriate university sources for information, guidance, financial assistance, career services, library services, academic support, accessibility services, counseling, and other support services Populates the university's faculty information system with data to establish teaching credentials and maintains data, as needed Attends faculty orientation and meetings, as requested by the college Performs other duties as assigned Required Qualifications Master's degree in nutrition, health sciences or a related field of study from a regionally accredited institution, or other appropriate accreditation as determined by Johnson & Wales University One or more years of experience teaching in a higher education setting Valid Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential in Rhode Island or the ability to obtain such credential upon hire Proficiency in teaching online courses Proficiency with Blackboard Ultra Preferred Qualifications Ph.D. in nutrition, health sciences or a related field of study

Compensation:

$4,100 - $4,700/course dependent on course and degree of candidate.

Benefits :

This part-time position offers an employee assistance program benefit. Adjunct faculty may become eligible for paid sick time as required by law. The university reserves the right to modify, amend or terminate any benefit or benefit programs as they apply to any participants, including but not limited to current and former employees. This is only a summary; the full details, which control, are in the applicable plan documents.

Please note:

This is a remote position limited to residents of the following states: Connecticut, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Rhode Island, and South Carolina. Official college/university transcripts are required prior to hire. By applying to this posting, you are entering an applicant pool for adjunct faculty which will be hired on an as needed basis. As such, not everyone in the applicant pool for this position will be contacted and/or selected to teach. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until job posting is closed. Johnson & Wales University is an equal opportunity employer. The university does not illegally discriminate on the basis of any protected class. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnic and national origin, familial status, gender or gender identity, genetic information, military service, national origin, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected class.

Advertised:

20 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time Applications close: