The University of Kansas · 19 hours ago
Asst/Assoc/Full Prof of the Practice, Edward Campus Health Sciences
KC Metro Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expThe University of Kansas is seeking an Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of the Practice in the Health Sciences program to teach various courses in nutrition and health sciences. The role involves developing and teaching eight courses per year while engaging with local community colleges and workforce planners to ensure curriculum relevance.
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Responsibilities
Serve as faculty in the Health Sciences program. The courses must meet the curricular needs of the program
Develop and teach eight (8) courses per year
Prepare for and attend all class meetings; Develop assignments, design class activities, respond to and evaluate student work in a timely manner, assign grades. Adhere to School of Professional Studies and university policies
Develop and update syllabi, study guides, instructor’s guides, test questions, tests, and web-based material. Participate in regular meetings with instructors and staff as needed. Assist in the development and implementation of technology and student-centered pedagogies in courses. Hold regular office hours for students involved in classes taught
Adhere to School of Professional Studies, Edwards Campus, and university policies and procedures
Work collaboratively with faculty in the Health Sciences Program and School of Professional Studies to ensure that curriculum continues to meet the needs of our students, school, university, and transfer pipelines. Engage with local community college faculty to ensure strong transfer pipelines and clear curriculum goals for each institution. Engage with agencies and employers and other workforce planners to determine workforce needs of the future and translate those needs into academic curriculum given discipline standards. Ensures continued relevance of the curriculum to meet student needs
All faculty members are expected to mentor undergraduate students. Faculty are expected to perform service to the program’s constituent communities: the program, the School of Professional Studies, the University, the metro area, the State, the Nation, and the profession
All teaching faculty are expected to be members of appropriate unit-level undergraduate committees, and other committees as appropriate
Qualification
Required
Minimum master's degree in nutrition or closely related discipline
Experience teaching at the college level, including online teaching
Experience teaching undergraduate nutrition courses and potentially other relevant health sciences courses that align with program needs
Demonstrated written communication skills as evidenced in application materials
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package that supports health, life, retirement, and more
Company
The University of Kansas
KU is a major comprehensive research and teaching university and a center for learning, scholarship, and creative endeavor.
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