Instructor or AssistantAssociate Teaching Professor in Performance Nutrition
Instructor or AssistantAssociate Teaching Professor in Performance Nutrition
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
The Department of Nutritional Sciences in Penn States College of Health and Human Development is seeking a highly motivated and versatile Instructor or Assistant or Associate Teaching Professor for a 48week nontenure track appointment. The successful candidate will teach in the inresidence Nutritional Sciences undergraduate and graduate major with responsibility for courses related to performance nutrition and will have some instructional responsibilities in the online Masters of Professional Studies program and/or summer session General Education courses.
The successful candidate will possess instructional expertise and will have demonstrated skills in communicating with undergraduate and graduate students and the ability to teach masters level courses inresidence and online focused on performance nutrition and applied nutrition. It is expected that the person will help build the nutritionrelated courses for the new MPS in Human Performance Science. The ultimate expected teaching responsibilities are 27 credits. The successful applicant will also be expected to contribute service to the Department of Nutritional Sciences and may contribute to service to Intercollegiate Athletics. This faculty person may also have the opportunity to collaborate within an Integrated Support Team as a subdivision within the Human Performance Science Department.
Competencies critical to success include:
Outstanding interpersonal verbal and written communications
Course development
Applied experience in performance nutrition
Effective understanding of the nutritional sciences curricula
Ability to quickly learn how to use relevant software systems such as learning management systems and those related to performance
Analytical problemsolving and organizational skills
Selfmotivation and the ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines
Studentcentered teaching approaches
and the consistent use of sound judgment ethical decisionmaking and professionalism
The appointment will be at the Instructor Assistant Teaching Professor or Associate Teaching Professor based on the selected candidates qualifications. The position of Instructor requires a masters (instructor) in Nutrition or a closely related discipline and at least 1 year of related experience. The position of Assistant Teaching Professor requires a masters and at least 5 years of related experience or doctoral degree in Nutrition or a closely related discipline. The position of Associate Teaching Professor requires a doctoral degree in Nutrition or a closely related discipline and 6 or greater years of teaching experience and demonstrated excellence in one or more areas including the design and development of new courses and/or course revisions; introduction of innovative teaching and/or assessment methodologies; support of curricular affairs.
About the COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
The College of Health and Human Development (HHD) at University Park is a collaborative community of faculty staff students and alumni seeking to improve human health development and the quality of life for all people through innovative education interdisciplinary research and effective outreach with a scope that encompasses cells to society from conception through old age. HHD enrolls approximately 4200 undergraduates and 350 fulltime graduate students. The College includes eight academic units and several research centers and service units. For more information about HHD visit: www.hhdev.psu.
ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY PARK CAMPUS
This position is located at the University Park campus of Penn State in State College Pennsylvania a picturesque locale in the heart of the Commonwealth known as Happy Valley. As a vibrant college town State College hosts yearround festivals and activities and is near countless miles of hiking trails and state parks. State College is not only centrally located in Pennsylvania but also the MidAtlantic region. Major metropolitan areas including Baltimore Washington DC Philadelphia Pittsburgh and Harrisburg are just a short drive away.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity equity and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission. In HHD enriching the lives of others is our mission. We believe in the power of human capacity for growth and live that mission by meeting challenges both big and small with excitement and energy every day.We invite you to come grow with us.
Our campuses are located on the original homelands of the Erie Haudenosaunee (Seneca Cayuga Onondaga Oneida Mohawk and Tuscarora) Lenape (Delaware Nation Delaware Tribe StockbridgeMunsee) Monongahela Shawnee (Absentee Eastern and Oklahoma) Susquehannock and Wahzhazhe (Osage) Nations. As a land grant institution we acknowledge and honor the traditional caretakers of these lands and strive to understand and model their responsible stewardship. We also acknowledge the longer history of these lands and our place in that history.
APPOINTMENT
This is a term appointment funded for one year from the date of hire with an excellent possibility of refunding. The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is identified. To apply upload a complete application which must include: a cover letter that outlines the applicants expertise and experience; a statement of how the applicant can contribute to fostering a welcoming inclusive environment; a complete curriculum vitae; a list of the names and contact information for three references who are familiar with your teaching/practiceoriented experience. Penn State offers a welcoming environment and excellent benefits. Inquiries about the position may be directed to Department Head Meg Bruening at
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Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability please contact.
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