Job Title:

 Adjunct Faculty

 Stark Campus - North Canton, OH

Salary:

Basic Function:

The School of Health Sciences at Kent State University, Stark Campus, invites applications for part-time faculty who can teach courses on the Stark Campus teaching in the area of Nutrition and Dietetics beginning with the Spring 2026 semester. 

Additional Basic Function – if applicable:

Examples of Duties:

Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following: 

Adjunct faculty are expected to:

• Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts.
• Prepare and deliver learning activities to achieve course outcomes.
• Evaluate and grade students’ class work, assignments, papers, and examinations.
• Maintain and submit student grades in a timely fashion and other required documentation by specified deadlines.
• Be available to students for office hours.
• Be sensitive to the needs of a diverse population.

Additional Examples of Duties – if applicable:

Minimum Qualifications:

A master’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field is required as well as being a registered dietitian.

Preferred Qualifications – if applicable:

Assessments:

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which require assessments

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

 Light work-Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects. Incumbent must be able to communicate with others. Incumbent may be required to travel from building to building frequently and off campus occasionally.

Special Instructions Summary:

To apply, please submit a letter of application, current resume, official transcripts, and three (3) letters of recommendation.

Additional Information:

Must pass a security check.

Kent State University is committed to creating a community that is culturally and intellectually diverse and to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that respect differences, and are inclusive, welcoming, respectful and kind. 

For official job descriptions, visit www.kent.edu/hr. 

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Disclaimer:

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.