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Lecturer in Nutrition
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Position Title:Lecturer in Nutrition
Department:School of Education and Health Sciences
Division:Academic Affairs
FLSA Status:Exempt
Faculty Status:Full-time Faculty
Supervisor Title:Program Director Nutrition & Wellness
Status:Full-time Non-Tenure-Track Faculty
Tenure Track:No
Position Summary:The Nutrition Program at North Central College invites applicants for the position of Lecturer in Nutrition and Dietetics. This successful candidate deliver course content, contribute to the creation of assignments and other assessments, evaluate and grade student work, and hold office hours to assist students in the nutrition program. The role requires the faculty member to be competent in the instruction of classes related to nutrition concepts, nutrition and metabolism, food systems and sustainability, community nutrition, clinical nutrition and nutrition counseling.
DESCRIPTION OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIESNote that all functions described below must be performed, and it is normally the responsibility of the individual in this position to perform them and/or see that they are performed.
1. Teach courses in accordance with the schedule of classes and follow the approved course descriptions and syllabi established and approved by the Program Director of Nutrition and Dietetics.2. Enact best-practices in nutrition education3. Model critical and reflective thinking and foster the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective development of learners.4. Be available by appointment for academic advising and student consultation.5. Provide timely, constructive and thoughtful feedback to learners.6. Use information from course evaluations in planning instruction and improving the process.7. Demonstrate professional and educational values and legal/ethical precepts in interactions.8. Exhibit a spirit of inquiry about teaching and learning, student development, evaluation methods, and other aspects of the role.9. Use current research findings and scholarly works in nursing to improve nutrition education and practice.10. Maintain certification, licensure.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support the College’s mission, vision and values, and contribute to the advancement of the College’s Strategic Plan.
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to continuous quality improvement.
- Demonstrate civil and inclusive behavior when interacting with staff, faculty, students and visitors to the College. Promote a flexible, collaborative and inclusive work and living environment and engage in educational opportunities to increase awareness and understanding of diversity and inclusion.
1. Demonstrate civil and inclusive behavior when interacting with staff, faculty, students and visitors to the College.2. Promote a flexible, collaborative and inclusive work and living environment and engage in educational opportunities to increase awareness and understanding of diversity and inclusion.3. Ability to perform educational functions with a high degree of ethics, integrity and professionalism and adhering to FERPA laws.4. Articulate an understanding of the societal trust placed in the APRN profession and the student relationship-based vision of the program.5. Ability to communicate in the English language, both orally and in writing.
QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
Education/Training: Master’s degree in the teaching discipline or a concentration in the discipline (with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in teaching discipline) at the time of appointment. All degrees must be from an accredited institution. A terminal degree is preferred. Experience: Desired attributes or experiences include prior higher education teaching experience, experience facilitating student-led classroom discussions, evidence of working with a diverse student populations, evidence of effective collaboration skills, experience with technology/course management systems (e.g. Canvas), excellent written and verbal English communication skills. Exceptional communication skills and prior experience in nutrition education is preferred. Licensure:. Registered DieticianEmployment Conditions:
An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of the College’s background screening process.
Number of Vacancies:1
EEO Statement:North Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce. North Central College provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation, please notify the Office of Human Resource. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Open Until Filled:Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant:Applicants who would enrich the diversity of the campus community are strongly encouraged to apply.