Assistant or Associate Clinical Lecturer in Nutrition and Dietetics

Position Title:

Assistant or Associate Clinical Lecturer in Nutrition and Dietetics

Compensation:

$55,000.00 - $67,000.00

Department:

Dept of Nutrition & Health Science

Start Date:

08/17/2026

About this opportunity:

The Department of Nutrition and Health Sciences welcomes applicants for Assistant or Associate Clinical Lecturer in Nutrition and Dietetics.

We seek faculty candidates with a master’s degree or higher in dietetics, nutrition science, or other nutrition-related discipline for a non-tenure line position. Candidates should also hold the RDN credential for at least 3 years by the time the position commences. Candidates should have good interpersonal communication skills, have the ability to work cooperatively and congenially. Candidates should have two semesters of university teaching or other relevant teaching experience. Successful candidates should be able to develop and teach dietetics courses to students with a range of aptitude. Familiarity with Canvas or another Learning Management System is desirable. Clinical experience as a Registered Dietitian is desirable.

At the Ball State University College of Health, we graduate health professionals who are clinically knowledgeable and ready to collaborate on interprofessional teams. Our research embraces interdisciplinarity and community engagement. We invite applications for Assistant or Associate Clinical Lecturer of Nutrition and Dietetics in the Department of Nutrition and Health Science to join us in preparing today’s public health and health services workforce.

Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

THE DEPARTMENT OF NUTRITION AND HEALTH SCIENCES

The Department houses accredited undergraduate majors in dietetics, public health, respiratory therapy and radiography, minors in public health, nutrition, and workplace wellness, graduate programs in Nutrition and Dietetics, and Health Science with a track in Biostatistics and Epidemiology, and an accredited Dietetic Internship. Our programs serve 280 degree-seeking students and are supported by 35 full- and part-time faculty. Additionally, the Department offers popular courses on health and nutrition issues that extend our reach well beyond majors and drive total students instructed to among the top 7 departments in the university. We embrace this extraordinary opportunity to educate and improve health of all Ball State University undergraduates.

Our undergraduate public health program provides a unique opportunity for students to fully engage in the regional community and beyond as they intern at a public health agency full time during their final semester. These and other activities help us contribute to the greater university goal 3D, “We collaborate with external partners to implement a regional plan to improve population health and wellbeing” in the university strategic plan (Destination 2040, Our Flight Path), and align with the state’s Health First Indiana initiative which seeks improvement in health through these core public health services: Tobacco and Vaping Prevention and Cessation, Maternal and Child Health, Trauma and Injury Prevention, Access to and Linkage to Clinical Care, Chronic Disease Prevention and Lead Case Management.

Faculty and student mentees also have access to research laboratories in the Interprofessional Community Clinics with space devoted to assessment, sample collection, processing, storage and analytics. The department also has a designated demonstration kitchen with attached classroom. The Welcome Home Suite, available for all faculty projects in the College of Health, is equipped with food preparation facilities, and feeding, resting and sample collection spaces. Faculty facilitate interprofessional education through collaborations with the College of Health Healthy Lifestyle Center and Simulation and Skills Laboratories.

THE COLLEGE OF HEALTH

A vital resource for Indiana for preparing health professionals, the College of Health is moving boldly forward in making interprofessional education, practice and research its paradigm across its disciplines. The College offers 32 academic programs in 7 units: Departments of Counseling Psychology, Social Psychology, and Counseling; Military Science; Nutrition and Health Science; Speech Pathology and Audiology; and Social Work plus the Schools of Nursing and Kinesiology. We are proud to be the academic home for the campus ROTC program, which commissions about 20 officers annually from Ball State and affiliated programs at nearby universities. Our 200 faculty and staff serve nearly 3,000 students. We partner with communities for immersive learning. Our Interprofessional Community Clinics and the Healthy Lifestyle Center offer health services and health education by faculty-supervised students. These clinics operate as an auxiliary to the college, providing an unusual opportunity for students to learn the business of health care.

Faculty and students contribute to the evidence base for their respective disciplines. Our research is community engaged and features the Center for Peace and Conflict Studies, Human Performance Lab and the Center for Substance Use Research and Community Initiatives. The Fisher Institute for Health and Wellbeing is being re-envisioned as the College’s hub of community engagement.

Our Health Professions Building, housing most of our academic programs, opened in 2019 with 165,000 square feet and is LEED Gold certified. The School of Kinesiology, in the Health and Physical Activity building, boasts adjacencies to Worthen Arena, Ball State Athletics, and the Jo Ann Gora Student Recreation and Wellness Center. Military Science is located in the historic Ball Gymnasium.

There is an opportunity for additional summer salary of 15% of base salary plus a stipend.

What you'll do and what you will bring:

Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include teaching courses for our ACEND-accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics BS, teaching undergraduate students from other majors in our courses that are part of the university core curriculum, and/or teaching online courses in our ACEND-accredited graduate Dietetic Internship/Master of Science Nutrition and Dietetics program. This faculty member will also serve as Program Director of the Dietetic Internship, overseeing planning and data collection for ACEND accreditation and working with preceptors to assess the progress of Dietetic Interns. Other duties may include service to the university, community, and profession and contributions to student recruitment activities.

Rank will be at the Assistant or Associate Clinical Lecturer level. For candidates who hold a doctorate in a related area, appointment can be considered at the Assistant or Associate Clinical Professor rank. Faculty are expected to be regularly present on campus to engage with students, colleagues, and community.

Minimum Qualifications for Assistant Clinical Lecturer

1. Master’s degree or higher in Nutrition, Dietetics, Nutrition Science, or other Nutrition-related discipline.

2. At least three years of experience as a Registered Dietitian by the start date of employment.

3. At least two semesters of university teaching or other relevant teaching experience by the start date of employment, gained concurrently or at any time.

4. Effective written communication skills.

5. Effective oral communication skills.

6. Ability to work cooperatively and congenially with colleagues.

 
Preferred Qualifications for Assistant Clinical Lecturer:

1. More than two semesters of university teaching experience.

2. Clinical experience as a Registered Dietitian.

3. Familiarity with Canvas or another Learning Management System.

4. Experience in curriculum development.

5. Experience in course assessment.

Minimum Qualifications for Associate Clinical Lecturer:

1. Master’s degree or higher in Nutrition, Dietetics, Nutrition Science, or other Nutrition-related discipline.

2. At least three years of experience as a Registered Dietitian by the start date of employment.

3. At least six years of university teaching experience, gained concurrently or at any time.

4. Effective written communication skills.

5. Effective oral communication skills.

6. Ability to work cooperatively and congenially with colleagues.

Preferred Qualifications for Associate Clinical Lecturer:

1. Clinical experience as a Registered Dietitian.

2. Experience with academic program accreditation, specifically ACEND.

3. Familiarity with Canvas or another Learning Management System.

4. Experience in curriculum development.

5. Experience in course assessment.

Required Certifications: RDN

How to apply:

For more information contact Hayley Berger, Search Committee Chair: [email protected].

Please submit the following documents. Do not use the Autofill feature for resumes:

1. Curriculum vitae

2. Cover letter describing your professional experiences, and your experience teaching and training others in nutrition.

Consideration Date: to ensure full consideration, applications must be received by April 12, 2026, at 12:01 A.M.

(Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.)

What we offer:

At Ball State University, we understand the importance of balancing professional responsibilities with personal well-being. That's why we offer 12 paid sick days and 10 holidays a year. Plus, our paid parental leave (6 weeks) is there for life's most significant moments. We offer affordable health and dental insurance, robust long-term disability and life insurance plans, as well a range of retirement benefits to provide financial security to you and your family. These benefits ensure that you can focus on your work and personal growth without worrying about the unexpected.

When you work for us, you are family. And to show our support of your family, we will cover 90 percent of your child's (or children's) undergraduate college tuition at Ball State. This offer is good from the very first day you start. It's just one way we do our part to uplift you.

Let's fly together toward a secure and prosperous tomorrow.

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