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Program Director, MPH in Nutrition

Employer
Temple University College of Public Health
Location
Pennsylvania, United States
Salary
Competitive Salary
Date posted
Jan 18, 2022

Department of Kinesiology

MPH in Nutrition - Program Director

 

The past year has magnified the ways that inequities—whether due to race, gender, sexuality, or income—contribute to health disparities. These inequities are a major public health threat and demand a concerted, interdisciplinary effort. At the College of Public Health, we dedicate ourselves to public health in all its parameters, from epidemiology to nursing, from social work to rehabilitation sciences. Social justice has always driven our work, understanding that individual outcomes are intricately tied to the larger systems we inhabit, is the foundation of our college.

 

Consisting of 20 disciplines, including a focus on Nutrition, Temple University College of Public Health’s interprofessional culture fosters collaboration both within and outside the College.  We value differences among our faculty and believe that we can better serve and understand our Philadelphia community and beyond through the diversity of our individual faculty and our disciplines. Join us in our mission to develop progressive, compassionate researchers, practitioners, and clinicians to build a better tomorrow, grounded in creating the environments and health infrastructure that will make us the healthiest nation.

 

The Program. Temple University has been accredited by the Accreditation Council on Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) to serve as a Demonstration Program for the Future Education Model. Welcoming our first cohort in the fall of 2021, the MPH in Nutrition program provides students with integrated didactic and experiential learning in clinical, food service, and public health nutrition. The MPH in Nutrition program provides a unique public health lens for improving the nutrition of individuals and communities, particularly in urban settings and populations affected by health disparities.

 

Qualifications. The Department of Kinesiology is seeking an experienced leader to serve as the Program Director of our newly launched MPH in Nutrition graduate program. This is an instructional faculty position with release time for administrative responsibilities (i.e., course development, program marketing, student recruitment). The ideal candidate will have a strong teaching record with experience in higher education instruction, working in community-based settings with community organizations, coordinating field placements, and knowledge about competency-based learning and reporting program outcomes to ACEND. Courses that the candidate may be asked to lead include nutrition education and counseling, public health nutrition, and cultural and community nutrition. As an urban institute in North Philadelphia, we value diversity and seek individuals committed to inclusive, interdisciplinary education, research, and practice to join our commitment to prioritizing sustainable, inclusive, and anti-oppressive practices. Rank is open at the level of assistant, associate, or full professor dependent on qualifications. Salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with experience. COVID-19 vaccinations are required for employment at Temple University unless granted a religious or medical exemption (see www.temple.edu/coronavirus).

 

The Department. The Department is embarking on a bold expansion in developing academic programs that align with the overall public health mission of the College. Our undergraduate programs include Bachelor of Science degrees in Kinesiology and Exercise and Sport Science. In addition to offering rigorous academic programs for a diverse body of nearly 300 undergraduate majors, the Department is also responsible for delivering courses in anatomy and physiology, as well as physical activity, to the students across the university. Future academic programs and research initiatives will focus on the intersection of physical activity, nutrition, obesity, and chronic disease prevention with the social determinants of health. Situated in a vibrant, urban environment, the department places a high priority on examining local inequities and working proactively with community partners to address existing health disparities.

 

The College. Devoted to an interprofessional environment for education, research, and practice, the CEPH-accredited College of Public Health consists of academic units in the public health disciplines, health professions, and the School of Social Work, enrolling approximately 4,200 students. The College’s research aims to understand the fundamental factors that affect the health and well-being of individuals and populations by examining health problems through foundational research, policy and practice, and the development and dissemination of evidence-based interventions. We focus on social determinants of health and social justice with strengths in cancer, obesity, HIV, substance abuse, mental illness, mobility research, cognition and language, developmental disabilities, organ transplantation and aging. CPH research is funded by the National Institutes of Health, Department of Defense, National Science Foundation, Gates Foundation, and other major private foundation, state and federal agencies. The College is home to an Office for Community Engaged Research and Practice, the Center for Obesity Research and Education, and the Collaborative on Community Inclusion. The Office of Clinical Affairs and Interprofessional Education leads our clinical activities, including the COVID-19 RapidVax effort and forward-looking IPE within the College and throughout the university. The college is staffed by a robust complement of seasoned professionals including offices of Communications and Marketing, Information Technology, Sponsored Research, and Academic Affairs.

 

The University. Temple is an urban, research-intensive Carnegie R1 university located in historic and culturally rich Philadelphia, the nation’s 6th largest city. The city was ranked 3rd by the New York Times as a world tourist destination. The National Science Foundation ranks Temple among the top 100 universities in the country for research expenditures. Temple is the 6th largest provider of professional education in the nation and includes Schools of Medicine, Pharmacy, Podiatry, Law, and Dentistry and research centers.  It also is the home of the Fox Chase Comprehensive Cancer Center.

 

Inquiries about the position can be directed to Dr. Mark Stoutenberg (mark.stoutenberg@temple.edu). To apply, submit a cover letter describing your qualifications, a detailed CV, a list of 3-5 references, and a statement describing your leadership philosophy and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (2 pages total) to knssrch@temple.edu. Review of applications begin immediately and will continue until position is filled.

 

 

 

Temple University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution.

People of color, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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