20220006FAC

Instructor/Assistant Professor, Nutrition and Dietetics

Regular Full-Time

Murray

Academic Year

Faculty (Tenure-Track)

Applied Health Sciences

Teaching courses within the ACEND-accredited undergraduate and graduate Nutrition and Dietetics programs. The successful candidate should possess strengths in the following areas including but not limited to: quantity food production and purchasing, foodservice management (personnel and facilities), and principles of food science and preparation.

The successful candidate will also provide academic and career advising to students and mentor students through successful completion of course work. The successful applicant must also demonstrate proficiency and commitment to high-quality classroom and clinical instruction, new course development, contribute to program development and evaluation, understand and assist with responsibilities of ACEND accredited DPD and DI programs, participate in school activities, and provide community service. If at the terminal degree level, the candidate will be expected to develop an independent and collaborative plan for engaging in research and creative scholarly activity.

Applicants should have knowledge of the organization and administration of higher education; the ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment; the ability to work collaboratively and independently with common goals as part of a team; the ability to make sound judgments and assist in resolving student concerns; possess effective interpersonal communication, writing, and organizational abilities; demonstrate civility in all interactions of a public or confidential nature; and demonstrate the ability to follow-up with students, colleagues, and all stakeholders in a timely manner.

A minimum of a Master’s degree in nutrition or a related field is required.

Applicant must be credentialed as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist/Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration at the time that application is submitted or have reciprocity. Successful applicants must have attained state licensure (LD) via the Kentucky Board of Licensure by appointment date.

3 years of experience in foodservice management is preferred. College teaching and/or preceptor experience. Working knowledge of ACEND standards for DPD and DI programs.

Note: If the successful candidate is master’s prepared, the position will be filled as a non-tenure track, instructor. If a successful candidate holds a terminal degree, the position will be filled as a tenure-track, assistant professor and have responsibilities commensurate with an assistant professor, to include research and creative activities.

07/29/2021

Yes

Along with the application, the following items must be included:

• Letter of application
• Curriculum Vitae

For best consideration, please submit a completed application along with all required materials by August 29, 2021. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.