Teaching Assistant Professor

The Department of Nutrition and Exercise Physiology (NEP), Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine, Washington State University Health Sciences Spokane, is seeking a 1.0 FTE, 9-month Teaching Assistant Professor. Two-months of summer salary is negotiable, contingent on funding. The position will be located on the Spokane Health Sciences campus. The start date is no later than August 16, 2021. However, an earlier start date is negotiable.

Duties: Teaching duties include traditional didactic and experiential instruction within the BS NEP program and MS Coordinated Program in Dietetics, Nutrition and Exercise Physiology (MS CPD), including NEP 450 (Management & Facilities) and NEP 551 (Management Practices in Food Service), as well as trainings to preceptors in the MS CPD. Administrative duties include coordination and management of placements at experiential learning sites for MS CPD students and advising current students on experiential site placements. Service / other duties include participation in department, college, and/or university committees, and providing service to the profession. The position is approximately 50% teaching, 40% administration, and 10% service/other.

Requirements: Master's degree or equivalent in nutrition or closely related area; Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credentials; Minimum 3 years of experience in food service management and/or supervisory-related duties in dietetics.

Submit: 1) Letter of application summarizing qualifications, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) teaching statement, and 4) contact information for 3 references. Materials must be submitted at: WSU Jobs. Review will begin May 27, 2021 and continue until filled. Contact: April Davis, Search Chair (509-358-7919; adavis@wsu.edu).

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