Overview
This nine-month, non-tenure track faculty position requires teaching undergraduate and graduate-level courses in the school, mentoring students, and providing service to the school, college, university, and professional organizations. The school administers programs in Exercise Science, Nutrition and Dietetics, Sport Coaching, and K-12 Physical Education Licensure. The ideal candidate would be qualified to teach, serve, and help manage content courses and programming within the undergraduate ACEND accredited didactic program in dietetics and the ACEND accredited Master’s-required Dietetic Internship program.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
A non-tenure-track appointment as an Instructor involves:
1. Teaching and mentoring undergraduate coursework.
2. Assisting with the assessment and evaluation of programs.
3. Advising/mentoring undergraduate students.
4. Providing service to the School, College, University, and professional organizations and perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Earned master’s in Nutrition, Dietetics (or closely related field) with the expertise and qualifications to support Nutrition and Dietetics programming. Registered Dietician Credential. Ability to engage in Nutrition and Dietetics program management and assessment.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collegially with students, staff, and faculty from diverse backgrounds, programs, and colleges.
- Knowledge of the field of Nutrition and Dietetics along with knowledge of the field of Kinesiology/Exercise Science.
- Skill sets associated with use and application of common Nutritional/Dietetics methodologies, teaching, and scholarly tools.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in developing and delivering courses and curriculum at the College level. Experience in ONLINE delivery systems like CANVAS. Experience establishing and managing external affiliations and supervising/mentoring students.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
The University of Southern Mississippi invites applicants for a non-tenure track, full-time, nine-month position as an Instructor in the School of Kinesiology and Nutrition in the College of Education and Human Sciences to begin fall 2024. Applicants should include a cover letter with information detailing potential for high-quality teaching, student mentorship, and leadership. Also, candidates should provide a curriculum vitae, a philosophy of teaching, a list of three professional references, and official transcripts.
All questions concerning the position should be directed to Mrs. Teresa Walker-Cartwright ([email protected]) Chair of Search Committee.
As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.