Job Description

Posting Number
req14570


Department
Nutritional Sci Wellness - INS


Department Website Link
https://nutrition.cals.arizona.edu/


Medical Sub-Speciality



Location
Main Campus


Address
Tucson, AZ USA


Position Highlights
The mission of the School of Nutritional Sciences and Wellness (SNSW), College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at the University of Arizona, is to lead in providing cutting-edge Research, outstanding Undergraduate and Graduate Programs, and Cooperative Extension activities that advance the discovery and translation of the roles of nutrition in optimizing health and wellness for people in Arizona, the nation, and the world. SNSW takes a collaborative and interdisciplinary approach in discovering, integrating, extending, and applying knowledge of nutritional science to promote optimal nutritional status, health, wellness, and wellbeing, and to prevent and to treat chronic diseases including cancer, diabetes, heart disease and musculoskeletal disorders. The SNSW is seeking a full-time Instructor to begin in the fall of 2023. Applicants should have a broad knowledge of nutrition, the impact of diet on health, and the field of nutrition and dietetics. This career-track appointment is not eligible for tenure. Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs.



Duties & Responsibilities
This position is a 100% instruction assignment. Teaching duties include both in-person and online undergraduate courses in the following areas:

• General nutrition
• Nutrition and disease
• Nutrition and the lifecycle
• Scientific literacy and nutrition communications

Additional duties:

• Teaching primarily in face-to-face classrooms, with potential online teaching as needs arise.
• Curriculum development and modifications.
• Mentoring undergraduate students.
• Collaborating with other school faculty and staff, as well as other units across campus.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Familiarity using UAccess Instructor.

Minimum Qualifications

• MS in Nutritional Sciences, Food Science, Food Systems, or related field.
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in nutrition or related field.
• College-level teaching experience including in-person and online.
• Experience with course management systems such as Desire2Learn.
• Experience using student-centered approaches and active learning strategies.
• Experience with online learning modalities, technologies, and best practices.
• Experience using Learning Management Systems, such as Desire2Learn.
• Experience teaching and managing courses with enrollments of seventy-five (75) or more students.

Rank
Instructor


Tenure Information
Career-Track (CT)


FLSA
Exempt


Full Time/Part Time
Full Time


Number of Hours Worked per Week
40


Job FTE
1.0


Work Calendar
Academic


Job Category
Teaching Faculty


Benefits Eligible
Yes - Full Benefits


Rate of Pay
$70,000 - $75,000 (DOE)


Compensation Type
salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)


Type of criminal background check required:
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)


Number of Vacancies
1


Target Hire Date
4/25/2023


Expected End Date



Contact Information for Candidates
Jennifer Ravia
jravia@arizona.edu



Open Date
4/18/2023


Open Until Filled
Yes


Documents Needed to Apply
Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and One Additional Document


Special Instructions to Applicant
Must submit the following with the application:

• Cover Letter or Letter of Interest

• Curriculum Vitae

• Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) Certificate (upload in field for one additional document)

Diversity Statement
At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.