Human Sciences (Nutrition), Distance Education, Full-Time Lecturer, Faculty

Job Title

Human Sciences, Distance Education, Full-Time Lecturer, Faculty

Department

Human Sciences

University Expectation

MTSU seeks candidates who are committed to innovative teaching and meaningful service. We also seek to attract culturally and academically diverse faculty who value working with diverse students.

Salary

Salary commensurate with education and experience

Job Summary/Basic Function

The Department of Human Sciences at Middle Tennessee State University invites applicants for a full-time, temporary (non-tenurable) Distance Education faculty position (#126050) at the rank of Lecturer in Nutrition. This is a one-year temporary appointment with a possible annual renewal for up to three years total. The start date for the appointment is August 1, 2023. The position is contingent upon funding.

The successful candidate must be able to teach undergraduate nutrition and dietetics courses online. Courses to be taught may include but are not limited to, Sports Nutrition, Principles of Nutrition, Nutrition for the Health Sciences, Community Nutrition, Life Cycle Nutrition, Nutrition for the Young Child, and Cultural Food Studies.

The position requires the online lecturer to be regularly and predictably available to online students in class and during office hours. The posted online office hours should be the same number of hours as required of full-time lecturers teaching on-campus courses. The selected candidate must be a resident of Tennessee and must occasionally meet with the department chair or MTSU administrators. Travel expenses are the responsibility of the faculty member. Before beginning online courses, the lecturer must receive the appropriate training to teach online classes for MTSU.

Required Education

A Master's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a closely related field is required by the appointment date.

Required License/Registration/Certification

Registration as a dietitian/nutritionist by the Commission on Dietetic Registration is required.

Other Desirables

Applicants with three (3) years of university teaching and online course development and delivery may receive special consideration.

Documents Needed to Apply

To successfully apply, applicants must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a statement of teaching philosophy at the time of online application.

Special Instruction to Applicants 

If you need help applying, please contact Mitzi Dunkley, Faculty Recruitment Specialist, at (615) 898-5128.
If you have position-specific questions, please contact Janet Colson at Janet.Colson@mtsu.edu.

MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:  

• Sick Leave
• Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
• 13 paid University holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Retirement plans
• Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
• Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents

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MTSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that values diversity in all its forms. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at https://www.mtsu.edu/police/docs/2022AnnualSecurityReport.pdf or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424.
MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.
This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.

For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU, please call 615-898-2929 or email emp@mtsu.edu.

Application Review Date: 05/04/2023