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Inside Higher Ed · 19 hours ago

Asst/Assoc/Full Prof of the Practice, Edward Campus Health Sciences

Lawrence, KS

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$80K/yr - $80K/yr

3+ years exp

The University of Kansas is seeking an Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of the Practice for its Bachelor of Health Sciences Program. The role involves teaching courses in the Health Sciences and Nutrition programs, developing curriculum, and engaging with students and the community to enhance educational outcomes.

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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

Master's degree in nutritionTeaching experienceOnline teaching experienceRegistered DietitianUndergraduate nutrition coursesWritten communication skills

Required

Minimum master's degree in nutrition or closely related discipline

A master's degree in other fields may be considered if combined with three or more years of professional experience as a Registered Dietitian/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist or other fields directly relevant to the teaching assignment

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