Assistant Professor, Nutrition and Director, Didactic Program in Nutrition (One-Year Appointment)
Updated: July 03
Philadelphia
1900 W Olney Ave
90.8
0mi
Job Abstract
The Department of Urban Public Health and Nutrition of the School of Nursing and Health Sciences invites applications for a Director of the ACEND-accredited Didactic Program in Nutrition who will serve as a full-time, benefits eligible faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor. Director and faculty responsibilities are considered inseparable for this appointee. The position is a one year appointment with possibility of renewal, effective for the Fall 2024 semester.“This position will be ... more details
Assistant Professor, Nutrition and Director, Didactic Program in Nutrition (One-Year Appointment)
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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
As part of the application you will be required to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, three references, recent course evaluations if available, unofficial transcripts for terminal degree, and your salary requirements. During the application process you will enter the contact information for three references.
La Salle University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports a fully inclusive, equitable, and diverse working and learning environment. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.
La Salle University offers its eligible employees comprehensive medical and dental plans, employer paid life and disability insurance, retirement benefits, generous paid time off (vacation, sick leave, and holidays), and tuition benefits such as no cost undergraduate and graduate degree programs for its employees (with no wait period) and no cost undergraduate degree programs for its employees’ dependents (after completing the required years of service).
Position Details
Position Overview
Position Title
Assistant Professor, Nutrition and Director, Didactic Program in Nutrition (One-Year Appointment)
Department
217610 - Nutrition Program
Position Status
One-Year Appointment
Position Classification
Full-Time, 9 months (Faculty)
Grant/Gift Funded (all or a portion)?
No
If Temporary or Grant Funded, Start Date and End Date
Position Description/Posting Details
Posting Number
FA145PST
Position Summary
The Department of Urban Public Health and Nutrition of the School of Nursing and Health Sciences invites applications for a Director of the ACEND-accredited Didactic Program in Nutrition who will serve as a full-time, benefits eligible faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor. Director and faculty responsibilities are considered inseparable for this appointee. The position is a one year appointment with possibility of renewal, effective for the Fall 2024 semester.
“This position will be a 9 month faculty appointment with a 12 month secondary appointment as Director. This faculty position is contingent on the incumbent serving in the Director role.
Essential Duties
The successful candidate will be expected to assume the position of Program Director and perform teaching responsibilities within the undergraduate and Master’s Coordinated Program in Nutrition.
Additional responsibilities include student advisement and recruitment; participation in departmental, school, and university committees and other university service; participation in professional service; scholarship; and other contributions to program initiatives.
Secondary Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Minimum qualifications include a completed Master’s Degree, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist credential, Commission on Dietetic Registration and licensure or eligibility for licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist.
The candidate is expected to have a demonstrated record of professional and practice experience in nutrition/dietetics/food service management. Membership in relevant professional organizations, including the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is also expected.
Candidate should have a demonstrated record of teaching experience in higher education and familiarity with varied instructional delivery methods including online and hybrid formats.
Ability to work with a diverse staff, faculty, and student population is essential.
Knowledge of and commitment to the mission of La Salle University.
Preferred Qualifications
Doctoral degree.
Experience as a program director and experience with curriculum development and outcomes assessment within an ACEND-accredited program, and nutrition-related scholarship.
Established relationships with hospital-based clinical nutrition programs, institutional food service operations, and community/public health nutrition organizations in the Philadelphia area is a plus.
Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours
The Program Director is required to be available for non-teaching duties on a 12-month basis.
There may be requirements for work during occasional weekend and/or evening hours to participate in student recruitment events and other departmental activities.
Special Instructions to Applicant
As part of the application you will be required to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, three references, recent course evaluations if available, unofficial transcripts for terminal degree, and your salary requirements. During the application process you will enter the contact information for three references.
La Salle University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports a fully inclusive, equitable, and diverse working and learning environment. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.
La Salle University offers its eligible employees comprehensive medical and dental plans, employer paid life and disability insurance, retirement benefits, generous paid time off (vacation, sick leave, and holidays), and tuition benefits such as no cost undergraduate and graduate degree programs for its employees (with no wait period) and no cost undergraduate degree programs for its employees’ dependents (after completing the required years of service).
Posting Information
Application Open Date
05/07/2024
Application Close Date
09/01/2024
Application Open To
Internal and External Applicants
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Teaching Evaluations
Transcript(s)
Optional Documents
Statement of Research Interests
Statement of Teaching Philosophy
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Do you possess the Registered Dietitian/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist credential?
Yes
No
* Do you hold, or are you eligible to apply for, an unencumbered PA Dietitian Nutritionist license?
Yes
No
* Do you have experience with curriculum development and outcomes assessments in ACEND-accredited programs?
Yes
No
* Briefly list your area(s) of research or teaching expertise.
(Open Ended Question)
* List below the type(s) of instructional delivery methods you have used before (i.e., face-to-face, online, and/or hybrid).
(Open Ended Question)
* Are you available to work onsite on a full time basis?
Yes
No
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