NUNM’s School of Undergraduate & Graduate Studies is seeking an adjunct academic faculty member to teach Clinic Nutrition Rotation.

Adjunct faculty members perform instructional duties and responsibilities in accordance with the philosophy, mission, policies, and procedures of the University and appropriate to the individual assignment. The relationship of the faculty member to the student is one of teacher, mentor, and facilitator of learning.

 

Course Name:  GSN580 – Clinic Nutrition Rotation
Term: Winter 2027 (Begins January 4^th, 2027 – Ends March 27^th, 2027)
Course Credits: 2 (compensation range: $2,860 – $2,970 *)

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

In this weekly, 4-hour clinic shift students work with patients individually and in a group setting to address nutrition-related concerns. Students will conduct nutrition counseling, nutrition assessment, dietary and menu planning, and write clinical chart notes.

 

CLINICAL FACULTY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides clinical supervision, mentorship, and education to student interns.
• Oversees patient assessments, individualized nutrition care plans, counseling, and follow-up to ensure safe, ethical, and evidence-informed clinical practice.
• Guides students in developing clinical reasoning, critical thinking, patient communication, and professional competencies.
• Evaluates student performance, provides constructive feedback, and ensures compliance with clinical policies, documentation standards, and professional scope of practice.

 

REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must have education, experience, skill, and knowledge in the area they will be teaching. Master’s degree required; doctoral degree preferred. Clinical faculty must be a licensed RD, ND, or DC in Oregon.