Instructor/Lecturer, Clinical and Community Nutrition and Dir of Online Masters in Clin Com Nutr

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The Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition (FSHN) at the University of Illinois seeks an outstanding expert to fill a 50%, on campus position at the Instructor/Lecturer level. The Instructor/Lecturer, Clinical and Community Nutrition and Director of Online MS in Clinical and Community Nutrition is a 9-month position, with up to a 2-month summer appointment possible based on departmental needs.

Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities of the Instructor/Lecturer include the following: • Lead the development, design, and delivery of the online Masters in Clinical and Community Nutrition and explore opportunities for related online programs (e.g. certificate courses and programs, stackable transcriptable programs, etc.). • Investigate and implement innovative online educational programs, focusing on factors to consider in strategic decisions, timelines for new-program development, and necessary campus processes. • Work with campus and college support units to develop and implement strategies for program development, market research, recruitment, and marketing. • Work with department, college, and campus stakeholders on issues related to policies that are associated with educational technologies. • Maintain current knowledge in new and emerging educational issues at the pedagogical, programmatic, and administrative levels, and advise the department on how it can respond to strategic opportunities in these areas. • Understand the strategic, operational and technical needs of the online educational program, and guide the development of departmental policies and processes to support these needs. • Advise non-degree seeking and degree seeking students in online programs relative to the MS in Clinical and Community Nutrition. • Teaching will be expected, commensurate with expertise. • Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications: For Instructor Master’s degree in a field relevant to this position. Must be completed by August 2023. For Lecturer Ph.D. degree in a field relevant to this position.

Required for all ranks • Demonstrated leadership experience. • Utilizes organization and communication skills effectively. • Instructional experience in community, clinical, and/or educational settings.

Preferred Qualifications: • Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) Credential, MPH, or related credential. • Program development experience in community, clinical and/or educational settings. • Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work as a team member. • Ability to utilize and share instructional best practices. • Passion for student education and student development.

Appointment Details: 50% full-time 9-month (academic year) specialized faculty position at the Instructor/Lecturer level.

Proposed Start Date and Location: Negotiable, but no later than August 16, 2023, University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign

Application Process: To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by January 16, 2023. Applicants may be interviewed before January 16, 2023; however, no hiring decision will be made until after that date. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is identified and the position is filled. Individuals with diverse, underrepresented backgrounds are especially welcome to apply.

Interested applicants must submit: A cover letter that details suitability for and interest in the position Curriculum vitae Statement of teaching, program, and/or leadership philosophy (1 page or less) Statement on commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (1 page or less)* Names and contact information for three (3) references.

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*Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition. Successful candidates for our faculty positions will demonstrate a commitment to advancing these objectives and values. All applicants are required to submit a statement on diversity, equity, and inclusion, which will be evaluated on the applicant's knowledge, record, and future contributions in this area. The Diversity Statement describes: your experience engaging with students of diverse backgrounds (e.g., students from underrepresented groups, first-generation college students, etc.) and/or fostering diverse perspectives; what diversity, equity, and inclusion mean to you and how that is incorporated in your teaching, research and/or service; and how you would approach creating an inclusive learning environment in the classroom, laboratory and/or broader university community.

The University of Illinois conducts criminal background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Final approval is given by the Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois.

Additional Information: For additional information about the department see https://fshn.illinois.edu/; For information about the position contact the search chair, Susan Coppess, Advisor, scoppess@illinois.edu; For questions regarding the search process may be directed to Ms. Audra Martin, Office Manager, mart@illinois.edu; For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137

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