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Position Title Assistant Professor (Nutrition and Dietetics) 9-month appointment Work Location Springfield Campus Department School of Health Sciences HR Home Department 020548 SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES Pay Grade Unclassified Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees? No, Position is available to all applicants. Faculty Appointment Type Tenure Track Term (if applicable) 9 month Begin Date of Appointment 08/11/2025 Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt General Function The Assistant Professor is a member of the ranked faculty with an intermediate academic rank who has demonstrated achievement in the areas of teaching, research, and professional service appropriate to the discipline. The Assistant Professor’s teaching responsibilities are assigned by the academic department head and may include serving as an academic advisor. The Assistant Professor engages in scholarly activities beyond those associated with teaching and is expected to demonstrate professional productivity in research, based upon the availability of resources and consistent with the mission of the University. Description of Primary Duties The position is a 9-month, tenure-track faculty appointment as an Assistant Professor in the School of Health Sciences. We seek a candidate who can demonstrate a commitment to inclusive teaching practices and experience in clinical nutrition and dietetics, including teaching at the undergraduate and graduate program levels. The candidate will be knowledgeable about the use of student-focused pedagogy in the seated and online classroom to engage students in the learning process aiming to increase student retention, persistence, and success. The opportunity for teaching summer courses for additional remuneration could be available.Other duties include mentoring undergraduate and graduate research, advising students, and continuing/developing an active and funded research program. Engage in scholarly activity and in the university mission of public affairs by incorporating cultural competence, ethical leadership, and community engagement. We also seek a candidate who is committed to performing meaningful service on department, college, and university committees; participating in departmental activities; serving their profession/discipline; and completing other related duties as assigned. Successful candidates must be committed to working with diverse student and community populations. Minimum Acceptable Qualifications The minimum acceptable qualifications for the position of Assistant Professor are prescribed in the Faculty Handbook. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required. Additional Qualifications Earned doctorate from a United States accredited institution in human nutrition, dietetics, or a closely related field.Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential from the United States; and Missouri license eligible (or ability to obtain by 8/1/25).Demonstrate knowledge of nutrition, dietetics, and research methods, including teaching experience at the undergraduate and graduate college levels.Ability to integrate technology into the teaching and learning process.Demonstrate potential for peer-reviewed research productivity in a focused area.Team-oriented with effective verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required. Link to Job Description http://www.missouristate.edu/human/jobdescriptions/21377.htm Open Date 12/02/2024 Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled) Special Instructions to Applicants The first date of consideration is January 13, 2025, and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
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