Faculty (Rank TBD), Nutrition - 991614

About the role

Nova Southeastern University (NSU) was founded in 1964 and is a not-for-profit, independent university known for academic excellence and innovation. NSU offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package including tuition waiver, retirement plan, excellent medical and dental plans, and much more. NSU is a tobacco-free university that cares about the health and welfare of its students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors.

Responsibilities

• Teaches College of Osteopathic Medicine courses in the classroom or in small group discussion or laboratory as assigned.
• Participates in or leads research and scholarly activities within the department and across the university.
• Provides consultative services to college outpatient clinics.
• Participates in small groups, laboratories, etc. as requested.
• Provides and maintains a reliable schedule of office hours for student advising, tutoring, remediation and consultation.
• Participates in department and college-wide committee meetings.
• Engages in curriculum development related to current and new courses.
• Maintains a personal professional development plan, which may include research or other creative activities to assure growth within the field.
• Displays professional behavior and ethics in all aspects of job performance.
• Travels to and participates in community events such as health fairs, professional association meetings, and preceptor organizations to market and represent the program.

Requirements

• Must have high technical ability for learning management systems and course development as a content expert.
• Must be able to adapt and be willing to teach courses and/or perform special duties as assigned.
• Excellent leadership, management, organizational and prioritization skills.
• Strong knowledge of human nutrition, physiology and related topic areas.
• Ability to work well independently, as well as in a team environment.
• Proficient in the following software: Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Adaptability and willingness to teach courses, provide patient care and/or perform special duties as assigned.
• Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues, supervisors, and support staff at all levels.

Qualifications

• Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: High technical ability for learning management systems and course development as a content expert; excellent leadership, management, organizational and prioritization skills; strong knowledge of human nutrition, physiology and related topic areas; ability to work well independently, as well as in a team environment; proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; adaptability and willingness to teach courses, provide patient care and/or perform special duties as assigned; ability to work cooperatively with colleagues, supervisors, and support staff at all levels.
• Required Education: Terminal Degree (Ph.D., D.C.N., D.HSc., Ed.D.) Major (if required: Human Nutrition or closely related field).
• Required Experience: Three (3) to five (5) years of related experience and/or training, including research or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience in a similar position and working knowledge of the ACEND accreditation standards; must have a robust and developed Curriculum Vitae indicating an active contribution within the profession of nutrition.

Benefits

NSU offers a comprehensive benefits package including tuition waiver, retirement plan, excellent medical and dental plans, and much more. NSU is a tobacco-free university that cares about the health and welfare of its students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors.

Pay

Pay is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The position is exempt and paid annually.