Job description
Posting Details
Job Title
Lecturer
Requisition Number
FE03191
Working Title
Department Name
81500:Dietetics and Human Nutrition
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Type of Position
Faculty
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Tenure Track Status
Non-Tenure Track
Required Education
Candidates must hold a professional degree (Master’s level required) in the field of dietetics or human nutrition and hold the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN) credential. Candidates must maintain credentialing as a RD/RDN and document and sustain membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Required Related Experience
Candidates must provide evidence of professional teaching experience and demonstrate familiarity with ACEND standards for dietetics education.
Required License/Registration/Certification
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN)
Job Summary
The Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition at the University of Kentucky invites applications for full-time Lecturer position. This is a nine-month (August 16 – May 15), non-tenure eligible position, renewable annually based upon satisfactory performance. Funding for the position is guaranteed for three years with a desired start date of January 1, 2023. If the position is successfully filled mid-year, the contract will be renewed through May 15, 2024. The contract period after May 15, 2024 will run August 16 – May 15.
Candidates for this position should have a desire to work as part of a collaborative and cross-disciplinary team in a growing academic unit. Strong interpersonal communication skills are needed to engage with diverse students, faculty, staff, and external community partners. Our new colleague will be responsible for teaching innovative and engaging undergraduate courses in the dietetics and human nutrition degree programs; advising, mentoring, and assisting students in professional development and special projects, as well as serving as an academic advisor; and, if mutually agreeable, may assume administrative duties for the accredited didactic or internship programs in Dietetics.
The position has an expected distribution of effort (DOE) of approximately 95% instruction and 5% service to the educational mission of the department through annual agreement with the department chair.
The department’s Didactic program in Dietetics (DPD), Accelerated Coordinated Program in Dietetics (ACP), and Dietetic Internship (DI) are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND). The dietetics and human nutrition curriculum incorporates high-impact experiential learning experiences including internships, undergraduate research, and international and domestic study programs. The Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition has a rich tradition of community engagement and integration in Extension projects throughout the Commonwealth. Faculty service includes service on departmental and college committees and participation in student-focused events such as Commencement.
The department’s Didactic program in Dietetics (DPD), Accelerated Coordinated Program in Dietetics (ACP), and Dietetic Internship (DI) are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND). The dietetics and human nutrition curriculum incorporates high-impact experiential learning experiences including internships, undergraduate research, and international and domestic study programs. The Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition has a rich tradition of community engagement and integration in Extension projects throughout the Commonwealth. Faculty service includes service on departmental and college committees and participation in student-focused events such as Commencement.
The Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition resides in the College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, which has complementary strengths and collaborative opportunities. The Department offers a BS in Dietetics, BS in Human Nutrition, and MS in Nutrition and Food Systems. As well, the Department collaborates as part of two undergraduate certificates – Nutrition for Human Performance and Food Systems and Hunger Studies – as well as a graduate certificate in Applied Nutrition and Culinary Medicine. Faculty in the department are engaged in diverse research projects, including community, food systems, performance and body composition, and translational research. Faculty and staff in the department are uniquely positioned to collaborate with Extension colleagues through a wide variety of programming and funded research projects.
Additional information about the Department can be found at
https://dhn.ca.uky.edu/.
The department’s search committee will begin review of applications November 1, 2022. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. The anticipated start date for the position is January 1, 2023.
Please use the University of Kentucky’s electronic application process to apply.
The department’s search committee will begin review of applications November 1, 2022. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. The anticipated start date for the position is January 1, 2023.
Please use the University of Kentucky’s electronic application process to apply.
At the time of application please include names and contact information for three references when prompted in the application.
Additional application materials should be in PDF form and include:
- Cover letter — The letter of interest should address your vision for teaching and scholarship relative to the described position.
- CV
- Portfolio (upload under Specific Request 1) — The portfolio should contain examples of professional work, scholarship, and/or teaching effectiveness that are relevant to your background and this position.
- Academic Transcript
The University of Kentucky considers the health, safety and well-being of our entire community to be a top priority. In alignment with this priority, all new hires must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption as a condition of employment. For areas that fall under the federal CMS mandate, start of employment cannot occur until two weeks after receiving the full COVID-19 vaccination series or upon obtaining an approved exemption. Only vaccines approved by the World Health Organization can be accepted.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
The main areas of teaching will vary and be established by department needs; however, a professional background or experience teaching in medical nutrition therapy and/or food service management is preferred.
Deadline to Apply
Open Until Filled
Yes
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
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