Adjunct of Kinesiology- Nutrition and Sports Nutrition

Adjunct of Kinesiology- Nutrition and Sports Nutrition

This position is: OPEN

Job Number: 532 Posted: ongoing Revised: Posting Type: Adjunct

Position Summary

Eastern University, a Christian University of humanities, health, arts and natural and social sciences, invites applications for an adjunct instructor of Nutrition with particular needs in the areas of Basic Nutrition and Sports Nutrition. Positions are available for on-ground and/or online instruction.

Essential Duties Teach students basic knowledge of food nutrients; functions, interactions, and balance of carbohydrates proteins, lipids, vitamins, minerals, and water in normal human physiology; nutrient deficiency diseases; energy metabolism; nutrition and fitness. Three credit lecture course.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required Qualifications:

 Master’s Degree in Nutrition or related field  Registered Dietitian/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

Preferred Qualifications:  Doctoral Degree in Nutrition or related field  Previous experience teaching in a higher education environment  Recent dietetic practice experience

To be considered, applicants must send their application materials to eujobs@eastern.edu. Please provide a cover letter to include a brief statement of their faith, curriculum vitae, unofficial copies of graduate transcripts, and three current professional references.

About Eastern University

Eastern University is a Christian university of the arts and sciences that integrates faith, reason and justice for students in its undergraduate, graduate, Seminary, urban, professional and international programs. Applicants should have a religious commitment compatible with its mission and be willing to endorse by signing Eastern University’s doctrinal

statement. The university complies with federal and state guidelines of nondiscrimination in employment; members of protected classes encouraged to apply.

Background Checks Standard University employees are required to complete the background clearance process.

Employment is contingent upon the successful results of an employment background screening.

The employment background screening may include but is not limited to your consumer credit

history (for positions that work with the university finances or alumni funds only), verification of

education and professional credentials, criminal history, driving history, residency, immigration

status, performance, references, and other qualities pertinent to your qualifications for the

following position.

Youth Clearances are required for positions with direct contact with children and essential

personnel positions. Employees working with or around minor age children are required to

complete the youth clearance process which includes the following four child protection

clearances:

1) Affidavit; 2) FBI Criminal Record Check; 3) Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Child Abuse History Clearance and; 4) Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check. In accordance with state laws, Act 73 of 2007, Act 153 of 2014, Act 168 (relating to the Child

Protective Services Law), school employees of Eastern University who will have "direct contact

with children" must complete the background check process prior to employment. Results must

be submitted within ten days of receipt.

Description Disclaimer

This description is intended to describe the general level and nature of work performed by the person/people assigned to this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities of the person/people so assigned.