Lecturer in Nutrition (2023-2024 Academic Year)

University of the Incarnate Word, United States

Updated: about 14 hours ago
Location: San Antonio, TEXAS
Job Type: PartTime
Deadline: ;

Position Details
Position Information


Position Title Lecturer in Nutrition (2023-2024 Academic Year)
UIW Mission
University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.
Position Summary
The School of Math Science and Engineering is currently seeking part-time faculty candidates for Nutrition Lecturer to teach courses in Nutrition and Human Performance. In all matters, faculty are expected to maintain the highest standards of professional ethics consistent with the UIW Mission. Official duties and responsibilities of faculty members at the University include teaching, scholarship, service, and professional activities as assigned. This is a part-time, non-tenure-track position.
This applicant pool will remain online and be used to hire interested part-time faculty as needed.
This position is considered a “Responsible Employee” under Title IX federal regulations and “Mandatory Reporter” under Texas state law and the UIW Sexual Misconduct Policy. As a Mandatory Reporter, this position requires you as the employee to promptly report any incident that you witness or receive information about Title IX violations. These reporting responsibilities are set out in the UIW Sexual Misconduct Policy.
Benefits
Essential Functions
Basic instructional duties:
  • Teach assigned course based on approved departmental syllabi.
  • Work collaboratively with departmental faculty to ensure standard curriculum outcomes are met.
  • Adhere to UIW policies and procedures, including timely record keeping of student activities, fair and equitable evaluation of student performance, and timely feedback to students regarding their performance in the course.
  • Be available outside of class to help students learn and to answer their questions (1 hour per 3-hour class, physically and/or electronically).
  • Conduct respectful relationships with faculty, staff, and students both in and outside the classroom.
  • Keep in contact with the department chair and participate in meetings upon request.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
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    Qualifications


    Knowledge Skills and Abilities
    • Ability to deliver instruction in multiple instructional modes to include online;
    • Ability to incorporate technology into teaching;
    • Willingness and flexibility to teach day, evening and weekend sections as needed;
    • Ability to work collaboratively with department faculty to ensure that standard curriculum outcomes are met;
    • Possess excellent communication and strong interpersonal skills;
    • Ability to utilize and teach diet assessment software;
    • Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures;
    • Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA
    Required Education
    Master’s Degree in Nutrition OR Master’s Degree in closely related field with at least 18 graduate hours in nutrition.
    Required Work Experience
    Experience teaching at the college level in food and nutrition.
    Preferred Qualifications
    • Doctorate Degree in Nutrition or Food Science;
    • Experience with on-line learning platform;
    • Work experience in course taught;
    • RDN.
    Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations
    None specified.
    Work Hours
    Based on course assignment.
    Physical Demands
    Typical for faculty in this field.

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