Rowan University is a Carnegie-classified Doctoral University (Moderate Research Activity) with approximately 19,000 students. Its main campus is located in Glassboro, N.J., 20 miles southeast of Philadelphia, with additional campuses in Camden and Stratford. The University comprises seven academic colleges and five schools—the William G. Rohrer College of Business; the Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering; the Colleges of Communication and Creative Arts, Education, Humanities and Social Sciences, Performing Arts, and Science and Mathematics; the Cooper Medical School of Rowan University; the Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine; the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences; the School of Health Professions; and the School of Earth and Environment—with an Honors College that spans across disciplines. Rowan is one of two public universities in the country to offer M.D. and D.O. medical degree programs. The institution is also home to the South Jersey Technology Park, which fosters the translation of applied research into commercial products and processes. Rowan has been recognized as one of the top 90 public research universities and the 7th fastest growing research institution in the nation.

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Job no: 494157
Work type: Regular full time
Location: Glassboro, New Jersey
Categories: Faculty - College of Science and Mathematics

Lecturer

College of Science & Mathematics/School of Health Professions

The College of Science & Mathematics and School of Health Professions at Rowan University invites applications for Lecturers, which are full-time, non-tenure track faculty teaching positions, to begin Fall 2020. We seek candidates who are passionate about teaching and mentoring students at the undergraduate level. In addition to teaching responsibilities, successful candidates will be required to make meaningful and substantive service contributions to undergraduate and/or graduate programs, and to their department. Successful candidates will also be expected to participate in professional development to stay current in their content area and in evidence-based instructional approaches.

Lecturers are 10 month positions, and successful candidates will teach a total of 24 credits over two semesters, with the option to teach overload and the possibility of teaching summer classes for additional compensation. While these are non-tenure track positions, they are renewable, with expectations for continuing renewal of two, three, four, and then five years per contract. In addition, the position has a promotion path to Senior Lecturer and Master Lecturer, and includes benefits.

Description:

The Department of Health and Exercise Science is seeking to hire a qualified individual to teach courses within its Nutrition and Dietetics program. The Department of Health and Exercise Science provides a rigorous and enlightening intellectual environment for the professional development, achievement and distinction of leaders in Athletic Training, Community Health, Health Promotion and Fitness Management, Human Performance in Clinical Settings, and Nutrition & Dietetics. The Department has earned national accreditation when available for many of its programs.

Qualifications:

Doctorate in related field Preferred; Master’s required.

Courses to be taught may include but are not limited to: Introduction to Nutrition, Lifecycle Nutrition, Policy Issues in Dietetics Practice, and Contemporary Issues in Nutrition. Teaching assignments will be assigned based on the successful candidate’s expertise and Departmental needs.

The successful candidates will also be expected to be involved in service to the Department, School, College and University.

Additional qualifications:

Starting Date: September 1^st, 2020

General Information:

The application must be submitted through Rowan University’s online application system (https://jobs.rowan.edu/cw/en-us/listing/) and must include a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts and three letters of recommendation. All complete applications, including letters of recommendation, received February 2, 2020 will receive full consideration.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, and the university will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position. Rowan University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment. All positions are contingent upon budget appropriations.

If you have questions regarding the position, please contact Dr. Rob Sterner, Chair of the Search Committee at sterner@rowan.edu.

Application Deadline: February 2, 2020

Rowan University is a Carnegie-classified Doctoral University (Moderate Research Activity) with approximately 19,000 students. Its main campus is located in Glassboro, N.J., 20 miles southeast of Philadelphia, with additional campuses in Camden and Stratford. The University comprises seven academic colleges and five schools—the William G. Rohrer College of Business; the Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering; the Colleges of Communication and Creative Arts, Education, Humanities and Social Sciences, Performing Arts, and Science and Mathematics; the Cooper Medical School of Rowan University; the Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine; the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences; the School of Health Professions; and the School of Earth and Environment—with an Honors College that spans across disciplines. Rowan is one of two public universities in the country to offer M.D. and D.O. medical degree programs. The institution is also home to the South Jersey Technology Park, which fosters the translation of applied research into commercial products and processes. Rowan has been recognized as one of the top 90 public research universities and the 7th fastest growing research institution in the nation.

Advertised: Oct 18 2019 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Feb 2 2020 11:55 PM Eastern Standard Time