Instructor or Assistant Professor of Nutrition

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Founded in 1891, **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. has a long and distinguished history in Christian higher education. Located just minutes from downtown Seattle, SPU seeks to be a premier Christian University fully committed to engaging the culture and changing the world by graduating people of competence and character, becoming people of wisdom, and modeling grace-filled community. **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. seeks applicants committed to its Christian mission. The successful candidate must be able to work effectively in a multicultural and diverse academic community. As an institution affiliated with the Free Methodist Church - USA, the university welcomes faculty from a wide range of theologically orthodox Christian traditions who affirm our Statement of Faith and are willing to abide by our religious-based conduct expectations. The Department of Family & Consumer Sciences is passionate about building and cultivating a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all.
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The Department & Programs
Information about the Family & Consumer Science Department can be found at: ****Information about the undergraduate program in Food, Nutrition, and Dietetics can be found here: ****To read about the new MS in Nutrition program, please follow this link: ****Job Description:
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.'s College of Arts & Sciences invites applications for the position of Instructor or Assistant Professor of Nutrition in the Department of Family & Consumer Sciences to engage in teaching and research in the Master of Science in Nutrition program as well as the undergraduate program in food & nutrition, including the didactic program in dietetics. This is a renewable term 9-month appointment beginning Sept 1, 2023, with potential for teaching one course during the summer term
We are seeking a well-qualified faculty member to teach both in the new online graduate nutrition program (with instructional responsibilities in areas such as nutritional epidemiology, project design, metabolism, nutrition communication and writing) and the undergraduate program (with responsibility for courses such as human nutrition, nutrition research, and medical nutrition therapy). Expected teaching responsibilities are for about two courses per term as well as an opportunity for teaching one graduate course during the summer term as an add-on contract. The position includes advising and mentoring responsibilities, along with graduate project/thesis supervision. The successful applicant will also be expected to contribute service to the Department of Family & Consumer Sciences, including participation in curricular development for the undergraduate and graduate programs and university-wide recruiting events, among others.
Requirements:
An earned Master of Science degree in nutrition or a closely related discipline. A PhD is preferred but not required.
Registered Dietitian credential
Equivalent (may include part-time instruction) of two years of full-time teaching experience at the college level, including experience in online course design and teaching as well as curricular development and assessment.
Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching and scholarship.
Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral communication skills for diverse audiences.
Desired competencies and qualities:
Intermediate to advanced computer and statistical analysis skills
Ability to create engaging online course designs that consider appropriate and equitable assessments, use of technology, and learning activities to achieve desired program and course outcomes
Self-motivation and innovativeness
Skills in analytical problem-solving, organization, teamwork, and community engagement
Consistent use of sound judgment, ethical decision making, and professionalism
A desire to create and sustain a culture of student support and success as well as for personal growth and development as an educator, including teaching, scholarship, and service.
Additional Information:
Position will remain open until filled.
Examples of teaching materials such as a teaching portfolio may be requested at a later time.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications.
This is a full-time position with excellent benefits. SPU pays the employee premium for medical, dental, and vision insurance. SPU makes contributions to an employee HSA account and to a retirement account after one year of eligibility in the plan. Tuition discount program available for the employee and qualified immediate family members.
For inquires please contact the Search Committee chairs, Dr. Daniela Gheleva, Associate Professor of Food & Nutrition and Chair of the MS in Nutrition program at **** or 206-281-2309; or Ms. Joey Freeman, Assistant Professor of Nutrition and Co-Director of the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences at **** or 206-281-2006. Thank you for considering **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. in your search.
Application Instructions:
Interested candidates must complete the online application form, including a faith statement and upload a single PDF file containing the following:
Cover letter that includes information about the applicant's in-person and on-line teaching experiences and notes how the applicant can specifically contribute to the growth of SPU's new MS in Nutrition program
Curriculum vitae
Statement of teaching philosophy and your approach to fostering a welcoming, equitable, diverse and inclusive environment
List of the names and contact information for three references who are familiar with the candidate's teaching experience

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