Adjunct Faculty - Elements of Nutrition (On-Site, Killeen)

About the role

UMGC is hiring an Adjunct Faculty member to teach Elements of Nutrition (NUTR 100) on site in Killeen, Texas. The course covers the scientific and quantitative foundations of human nutrition and how foods provide nutrients and energy for healthy living. The position is open only to local applicants; UMGC does not sponsor travel or relocation.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain an active classroom presence at least 5 days per week, introducing yourself and driving discussion
• Enrich the pre-built curriculum with your own professional expertise and real-world examples
• Foster an inclusive, culturally responsive environment for adult learners
• Respond to learner inquiries, return feedback and post final grades within the expected timeframe
• Track student engagement with data tools and proactively reach out to at-risk students
• Partner with success coaches, academic staff and portfolio directors to refer struggling students to support resources
• Take part in the faculty community, including the Program Hub and ongoing training

Required profile

• Master's degree in Nutrition, Health Management or a related field from an accredited institution
• Professional experience in Nutrition, Health Management or a related field
• Legal status in the country of application that can be maintained while teaching
• Written and spoken English proficiency sufficient to teach and evaluate in English
• Student-centered approach rooted in empathy, flexibility, professional integrity and cultural responsiveness

Preferred: experience teaching adult learners in an online, asynchronous setting, prior postsecondary teaching experience, and active engagement in the discipline's professional community.

What we offer

• Courses follow a standardized model with rubrics, OER materials, library resources and digital textbooks provided at no cost
• Newly hired faculty receive online orientation and ongoing, cost-free professional development
• Pay ranges by rank and degree, starting at Step 1 (e.g., Instructor $806-$1,050 per credit hour, Associate Adjunct Professor with terminal degree $1,202-$1,483 per credit hour)
• Health coverage, term life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and supplemental retirement plans (no matching funds)