Full Time Lecturer-Nutrition, Spring 2024
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Knoxville, TN
Full-time
Education
Posted on April 23, 2024
Description
Position summary: The Department of Nutrition at the University of Tennessee invites applications for a non-tenure track Lecturer position. This is a 12-month (renewable) appointment with an expected start date of May 15, 2024. This faculty member will have responsibility to teach face-to-face and online sections of Introductory Nutrition (NUTR 100) and World Foods (NUTR 216).
The individual in this position will contribute to the mission and strategic priorities of Department of Nutrition, College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences (CEHHS), and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK).
Position Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications:
Application Procedures and Deadline:
For full consideration application materials must include a current CV, cover letter and three professional references. Screening of applicant credentials will begin March 1, 2024 and continue until position is filled. Salary based on qualifications and experience.
Questions can be directed to: Lee Murphy leemurph@utk.edu.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admission without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, and parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law. In accordance with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the University of Tennessee affirmatively states that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or disability in its education programs and activities, and this policy extends to employment by the university. Requests for accommodations of a disability should be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity and Accessibility, 1840 Melrose Avenue Knoxville, Tennessee 37996-3560 or oed@utk.edu or (865)974-2498. Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color and national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), the ADA (disability), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the Office of Investigation & Resolution 216 Business Incubator Building 2450 EJ. Chapman Drive Knoxville, Tennessee 37996 or (865)974-0717 or investigations@utk.edu.
Position summary: The Department of Nutrition at the University of Tennessee invites applications for a non-tenure track Lecturer position. This is a 12-month (renewable) appointment with an expected start date of May 15, 2024. This faculty member will have responsibility to teach face-to-face and online sections of Introductory Nutrition (NUTR 100) and World Foods (NUTR 216).
The individual in this position will contribute to the mission and strategic priorities of Department of Nutrition, College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences (CEHHS), and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK).
Position Responsibilities:
- Teaching (90%)
- Teach multiple sections of face-to-face and online Introductory Nutrition (Nutrition 100)
- Teach multiple online sections of World Foods (NUTR 216).
- Collaborate with undergraduate program director and program faculty to revise, update and incorporate new pedagogies in Nutrition 100 and Nutrition 216 courses.
- Identify and develop new online/hybrid courses in Nutrition that can meet UTK's general education requirement.
- Teach other introductory nutrition courses in the undergraduate program.
Required Qualifications:
- Earned master's degree or higher in nutrition or a closely related field.
- Prior experience teaching face-to-face/online/hybrid courses in introductory nutrition.
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively and collegially with a diverse group of students and colleagues
- Ability to meet requirements for onboarding with the program's primary clinical partner, Cherokee Health Systems
- Doctoral degree in nutrition or related field
- Credentialed as a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
- Licensed as a licensed dietitian nutritionist (LDN) in Tennessee prior to start of employment
- Experience developing online/hybrid courses in Nutrition.
Application Procedures and Deadline:
For full consideration application materials must include a current CV, cover letter and three professional references. Screening of applicant credentials will begin March 1, 2024 and continue until position is filled. Salary based on qualifications and experience.
Questions can be directed to: Lee Murphy leemurph@utk.edu.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admission without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, and parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law. In accordance with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the University of Tennessee affirmatively states that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or disability in its education programs and activities, and this policy extends to employment by the university. Requests for accommodations of a disability should be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity and Accessibility, 1840 Melrose Avenue Knoxville, Tennessee 37996-3560 or oed@utk.edu or (865)974-2498. Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color and national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), the ADA (disability), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the Office of Investigation & Resolution 216 Business Incubator Building 2450 EJ. Chapman Drive Knoxville, Tennessee 37996 or (865)974-0717 or investigations@utk.edu.
