Lecturer or Lecturer (Doctoral Schedule) – Promotion and Nutrition Sciences

Job ID

25046

Location

Lehman College

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

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FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The Department of Health Promotion and Nutrition Sciences invites applications for two full-time lecturer/doctoral lecturer positions in the Dietetics, Foods and, Nutrition program, beginning Spring 2023. Candidates must have a strong commitment to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

The successful candidates are expected to participate fully in the life of the Program, Department, College, and University by teaching DFN courses through wide ranging modalities (i.e. in-person, online, hybrid, daytime, evening, weekend); mentoring and advising students; providingstrategic leadership and program administration; participating incommittee work; and contributing generally to the intellectually vibrant environment of the Program and Department.

The program in Dietetics, Foods and, Nutrition is currently housed in the Department of Health Promotion and Nutrition Sciences, which is part of the School of Health Sciences, Human Services and Nursing (HS2N). The program offers an undergraduate degree with two majors (Nutrition and Dietetics major which prepares students to apply for a dietic internship to become RDNs; and,Culinary and Community Nutrition major that prepares students to become Certified Dietary Managers, work in food service operations, or to work in community nutrition and community food programs);a graduate degree in nutrition, and the dietetic internship. With over 500 majors, it is one of the largest undergraduate programs at Lehman.

The School of Health Sciences, Human Services and Nursing currently includes six departments: Health Promotion and Nutrition Sciences;Exercise Science and Recreation; Health Equity, Administration & Technology;Social Work; Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences, and Nursing. The school is also home to the CUNY Institute for Health Equity. Departments in the School actively engage with community and government partners to support evidence-based practices and health equity, with a special emphasis on urban populations. Faculty are also strongly committed to high quality teaching and preparation of ethical and skilled health and human service professionals.

Lehman is a four-year public college in the Bronx and is recognized as a Hispanic-serving Institution. The college serves mainly undergraduate students, preparing them for employment, the professions, and further study. The teaching load is 24 credit hours. Service to the college, university and community is part of the mission as is a clear commitment to student engagement, including advisement. Opportunities are available for faculty development and travel awards. Lehman College and CUNY internal funding is available through competitive grants for scholarship and professional development support.

QUALIFICATIONS

Rank of Lecturer:

Bachelor's degree in area(s) of expertise;Master’s degree (preferred) in Nutrition (or related field) with RD credentials, proven administrative and leadership skills, ability to successfully teach through diverse modalities. Also required are demonstrated experience working in a large and diverse program and, the ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution. Experience with ACEND accreditation standards is a plus.

Rank of Lecturer (Doctoral Schedule):

Ph.D. degreein Nutrition (or related field) with RD credentials, proven administrative and leadership skills, ability to successfully teach through diverse modalities. Also required are demonstrated experience working in a large and diverse program and, the ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution. Experience with ACEND accreditation standards is a plus.

Candidates will be required to provide proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon commencing employment. Exemption (medical or religious) requests to this requirement will be considered in accordance with applicable law. Being fully vaccinated is defined for this purpose as being at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. Final candidates must be fully vaccinated as of their first day of employment.

COMPENSATION

$86,698-$92,242

Salaries are commensurate with education and relevant experience and are subject to the Professional Staff Congress-CUNY salary schedule (http://www.psc-cuny.org/contract/psc-cuny-contract-salary-schedule). CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

HOW TO APPLY

Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information. Candidates must attach a resume, cover letter, writing sample, and three professional references (name, title, organization, and contact information).

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CLOSING DATE

Search extended. The review of C.V.s will begin immediately and continue to February 15, 2023.

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.