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Kansas State University
Instructor, Nutrition Pool
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A Vocational Education Instructor teaches technical or job related skills to students, and uses work-based experience to help students learn about and prepare for jobs in a particular occupation. Provides training for jobs in business, health care, auto repair, information technology, culinary arts, or other areas. Teaches in a public high school, a regional or college program, or at a private training program.
$56,565 / year median in Kansas
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Instructor, Nutrition Pool Kansas State University About This Role Kansas State University's Olathe campus ( https://olathe.k-state.edu/) invites qualified scholars and professionals to apply for a part-time, temporary instructor pool. The instructor will teach nutrition classes to undergraduate students for evening, in-person classes to be held at the K-State Olathe campus. Classes are for the School of Health Sciences, preparing students for careers and additional education in public health, human nutrition, and dietetics. Instructor positions are non-tenure-track members of the faculty. Positions vary and are dependent upon the need, if any, each semester for the instruction of course(s) contingent on enrollment and staffing. The primary role is instruction with no obligations to perform research or service. The appointment dates will vary based on the type of appointment and the timeframe for the preparation and instruction of the course(s). Applicants in this pool may or may not be considered. Applications will be reviewed, and candidates will be contacted as needed. Application materials will be reviewed by a search committee and placed in a pool for consideration for teaching courses consistent with departmental instructional needs. As positions become available, the department head or associate dean will select candidates from the pool for further consideration, and selected candidates will be contacted accordingly. Applications will be accepted through June 2027, and you will receive an email notification when the pool closes. A new requisition will open on July 1, 2027. If you have continued interest in the pool, please reapply to the new requisition. If at any time you decide that you are no longer interested in being considered, you may log in to the system and withdraw your application from the pool. About Us Kansas State University Olathe, founded in 2011, is the newest campus in the K-State system and serves Johnson County and the Greater Kansas City region. As a partner in the Johnson County Education and Research Triangle, the campus supports higher education through a unique local investment. K-State Olathe focuses on industry-ready education, professional development, applied research, and regional workforce needs, with programs and partnerships in areas such as food science, animal health, advanced manufacturing, supply chain, community health, and food as medicine. Through academic programs, professional workshops, research facilities, and event space, the campus connects students, professionals, businesses, and community partners to education and innovation that create real-world impact. Worksite Description This position is On-site . All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho. What You'll Need to