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The Department of Human Physiology and Nutrition invites applications for a non-tenure track, open-rank Teaching Professor position (Assistant or Associate rank). This is a 9-month, full-time appointment primarily focused on delivering high-quality instruction, with a teaching load primarily comprised of lab sections that accompany larger lecture courses. These lab sections will emphasize the clinical application of physiology within health care settings covering areas such as exercise testing and prescription, ECG interpretation, sport performance and related topics.

The successful candidate will join a dynamic and collegial department dedicated to preparing students for careers in health care, research, and related fields. The standard workload distribution for this position is 80% teaching (24 credit hours annually) and 20% service. Applicants should possess good interpersonal and communication skills, including proficiency in English.

Who We Are:

The Department of Human Physiology and Nutrition in the Helen and Arthur E. Johnson Beth-El College of Nursing and Health Sciences, integrates basic, applied and clinical aspects of human anatomy, physiology, nutrition, dietetics, and exercise science. The Department administers degree programs in Human Physiology and Nutrition (BS), Exercise Science (BS), Applied Physiology (MSc), and Nutrition and Dietetics (MSc). Additionally, the Department is responsible for anatomy, physiology and nutrition education across all health-related undergraduate programs (e.g. nursing, pre-medicine, pre-athletic training, pre-physical therapy).

Please note that while the position details both required qualifications as well as preferred qualifications below, we want applicants to be aware that they do not need to have all of the desired skills and experience to be considered for this position. If you meet the minimum qualifications, have passion for the work, along with experience in a related field, you are encouraged to apply. We encourage on-the-job training for any additional skills or knowledge that become relevant to the position.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in human physiology, nutrition, exercise sciences or closely related discipline.
• To be considered for the rank of Associate Teaching Professor: four years of full time teaching experience in a closely related department at an accredited institution of higher education is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two or more years of professional practice in a clinical setting.
• Scholarly publications and/or presentations demonstrating expertise in human physiology, nutrition, exercise science or closely related discipline.
  

Physical Requirements:

While performing duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk. Employee is occasionally required to have long periods of sitting, moderate bending, moderate energy requirements and fine motor skills. Talking and hearing within normal range. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the established essential functions and meet the physical and environment demands described satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability, physical and environmental conditions required of the employee on the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, physical and environmental demands.

Applicants with disabilities: If you have a mental or physical impairment, which limits one of your major life activities (e.g. walking, hearing, seeing, speaking, breathing, or learning) and require special accommodations for testing or interviewing, it is your responsibility to notify the office scheduling the interview or test at least 3 working days before the interview or test date. If you need special accommodations at the work site, you must notify the appointing authority or Human Resources.