Murray State University Hiring for Instructor/Assistant Professor, Nutrition and Dietetics at Kentucky, United States Full Time

Summary of Job Duties and Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching courses
within the ACEND-accredited undergraduate and graduate Nutrition
and Dietetics programs. The successful candidate should possess
strengths in at least two of the following areas: basic nutrition,
community nutrition, and food service management.

The successful candidate will provide academic and career advising
and mentor students through successful completion of coursework.
The successful applicant must demonstrate proficiency and
commitment to high quality classroom instruction, contribute to
program development and evaluation, participate in school
activities, and provide service to the university and
community.

Applicants should have knowledge of the organization; the ability
to work in a diverse and dynamic environment; the ability to work
autonomously and collaboratively as part of a team; the ability to
make sound judgments and assist in resolving student concerns;
possess effective communication and organizational abilities; and
provide timely follow-up with colleagues and students.

Minimum Education Requirements:
A minimum of a Master’s degree in nutrition or a related field is
required.

Preferred Education and/or Experience
Qualifications: 
Experience in food service management, culinary, and teaching in
higher education is preferred. Credentialed as a Registered
Dietitian Nutritionist/Registered Dietitian with the Commission on
Dietetic Registration.

Note: If the successful candidate is master’s prepared, the
position will be filled as a non-tenure track, instructor. If the
successful candidate holds a terminal degree, the position will be
filled as a tenure-track, assistant professor.

Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Murray State
University is an equal education and employment opportunity, M/F/D,
AA employer.