Instructor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Part-Time)

Department

Nutrition & Dietetics, Chair

Compensation

Negotiable

 

General Description/Primary Purpose:

The Department of Nutrition and Dietetics is seeking a part-time, 12-month, non-tenure earning, Instructor to teach nutrition courses. This position will report to the Department Chair, Dr. Andrea Arikawa.

Position responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Teach assigned courses in Nutrition, ensuring alignment with curriculum objectives
• Hold regular office hours to provide academic support and guidance to students
• Maintain effective communication with students, addressing inquiries and providing timely feedback
• Adhere to department guidelines and procedures, fostering a collaborative and professional environment

Anticipated Start Date:

The position is expected to begin on August 4, 2025

Working Hours:

Varies

Supervision Exercised:

This is not a supervisory role

About the Department: UNF's Department of Nutrition and Dietetics is committed to transforming students into valued professionals through the pursuit and acquisition of knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors essential for lifelong learning. We offer a variety of programs at the undergraduate, Master’s and Doctoral level. For more information about the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, visit https://www.unf.edu/brooks/nutrition/.

Required Qualifications:

• Registered Dietitian credentials
• Master’s degree in nutrition, or a closely related field
• Teaching/Education experience

Preferred Qualifications / Skills: 

• Experience teaching online courses
• PhD in Nutrition or DCN, and at least five (5) years of experience
• Teaching/Education experience for at least three (3) years

Required Licensure: N/A

Additional Application Materials Required:

Applicants should be prepared to provide the following required documents: 

• Current curriculum vitae 
• Cover letter

Names, phone numbers, and email address of three professional references will be requested during the application review stage.

The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials by the date of hire.

Additional Requirements:

Applicants may be required to upload additional documents based on their responses to the Foreign Influence Review questions.

• Passport (all pages including blank pages) and
• Form DS-160 (if ever submitted. If not, upload an explanation)

Application Review Date:

Initial review of applications will begin on February 14, 2025

Job Posting Close Date:

Open until filled

How to Apply:

Applicants must submit an online application that includes all required documents and reference information.

 

 

Statement(s) of Understanding

This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check.

The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator

 

 

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