Lecturer, University Professor, College Lecturer

Position Overview

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The Lecturer position will teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses qualified in the Department of Nutrition Sciences; advise students; evaluate and grade students' assignments in a timely manner and offer appropriate and timely feedback to gauge students' progress; follow university timelines and procedures related to grading and submission of early warnings, mid-term and final examination grades; participate in normal functioning of the Department of Nutrition Sciences, College of Health and Sciences, and the University including participating in departmental meetings and university obligatory activities including events and student recruitment activities.

This position requires presence on campus for student support and university events requiring department presence as directed by the department chair. Strong technology training, skills and ability to deliver distance education courses are required. The ability to teach a wide variety of nutrition courses especially in food service and food science is desired.

Demonstrate effectiveness in teaching online undergraduate courses and/or graduate courses in nutrition in a wide variety of areas with particular strength in food service, food service management and food science; ability to work with students with minimal complaints; work experience in the field of dietetics with preferred experience as a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist (RDN); commitment to fulfillment of the department and university's mission; excellent oral and written communication skills;

strong interpersonal skills; excellent analytical skills and reasoned judgment; ability to work both independently and collaboratively with others; knowledge and ability to deliver instruction via the CANVAS or similar systems, and experience with technology-integrated learning environments.

This position requires a Master's degree in Nutrition or related field but a Doctorate in Nutrition or related field is strongly preferred. This position also requires credentialing as a Registered Dietitian. Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate or graduate courses in nutrition; strong technology skills related to delivery of distance education courses.

Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist (RDN) credential required.

Consistent with the policy of the State of North Carolina, North Carolina Central University (NCCU) reaffirms that it has been, and will continue to be, the policy of this University to be an equal opportunity employer. North Carolina Central University is committed to providing educational opportunities and prohibits discrimination against students, applicants, employees, or visitors based on race, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status.

Any individual alleging discrimination based on sexual orientation cannot grieve beyond the University's internal grievance process. In keeping with this policy, and to further the principle of equal opportunity, all other personnel matters such as recruitment, selection, hiring, promotion, compensation, performance appraisal, disciplinary actions, benefits, transfers, separations, reduction in force, grievance procedures, company-sponsored training, education, tuition assistance, and social and recreational programs will also continue to be administered in accordance with this policy.

• Instructional: Teach four (4) nutrition classes online synchronous classes per semester; prompt responses to student questions/issues; academic advising; serving on departmental committees; recruiting; delivering classroom instruction that will include lectures, seminars, tutorials, assessing student coursework, and keeping office hours.
• Administrative: Retain and support accreditation and annual report initiatives, the collection and analysis of assessment data for accreditation and continuing education in the field of Nutrition and…