HERS Nutrition and Wellness (Instructor/Assistant Professor)

Position Details Position Information Classification Title Working Title HERS Nutrition and Wellness (Instructor/Assistant Professor) Hire Types Faculty Division Academic Affairs Department College of Nursing and Health Science Unit Health Exer & Rehab Science Location Winona, MN FLSA Exempt Full/Part Time Full Time FTE 1.
0 Employment Condition Fixed Term (9 Month Appointment) Work Shift Work Schedule/Hours/Days Posting Details Application Deadline: Review begins March 22, 2024 Rank/Title: Instructor/Assistant Professor Type of Appointment: Fixed-Term/9 Month Appointment Salary: Commensurate with Experience Appointment Date: August 19, 2024 Salary Minimum Salary Maximum Salary Type Bargaining Unit/Plan 209, IFO Job Description RESPONSIBILITIES: Teach introductory and advanced courses in Nutrition and Wellness.
The incumbent would be expected to teach courses that would include, but are not limited to: HERS 204 – Person and Community Health HERS 205 – Nutrition for Lifetime Wellness HERS 205 – Labs associated with Nutrition for Lifetime Wellness Advanced nutrition courses such as Global Foods, Community Nutrition and/or Lifespan Nutrition Faculty led travel study Instruct courses in varied locations, at varied times, and via various media commensurate with department and university needs.
Engage in scholarly research or creative achievement to enhance knowledge of field.
Provide evidence of continuing preparation and study in the field to enhance teaching abilities.
Contribute to student growth and development including student advising.
Provide service to the university and community including the program, the department, the college, the university, and the greater community.
Support Winona State University’s mission to enhance the intellectual, social, cultural, and economic vitality of the people and communities we serve.
Assist in the continued development of a nutrition focused curriculum for the Public Health-Nutrition (PUNU) major and Nutrition minor.
Support undergraduate students through advising students enrolled in the PUNU major and Nutrition minor.
Required Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Masters’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Food Science or similar degree.
Registered and/or Licensed Dietitian.
Experience teaching undergraduate courses in the areas of nutrition and wellness at the university level.
Experience teaching both face-to-face and online delivery of content.
Experience in undergraduate advising.
Preferred Qualifications Preferred Qualifications: Skills/ability to integrate technology to enhance learning and teaching.
Demonstrated commitment to quality teaching.
Experience demonstrating food preparation to groups/classes.
Experience developing undergraduate nutrition courses and overall program development.
Experience developing and delivering quality lab based curriculum.
Experience developing and maintaining a nutrition/community health related travel study.
Experience meeting quality standards in developing and delivering online courses (i.
e.
, Quality Matters).
Demonstrated success in grant writing, research and/or other scholarly activities.
Other Requirements A complete online application will include: 1.
A cover letter which addresses the qualifications listed previously; 2.
Curriculum Vitae/ Resume; 3.
Transcripts (undergraduate and graduate); 4.
A statement explaining your personal or professional experiences in working with diverse populations (such as persons from differing race / ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, gender, or mental and physical ability) as well as how the applicant would contribute toward a diverse and inclusive academic and employment culture and community at Winona State University.
Statements should be 1 page or less; 5.
Contact Information for at least 3 references, with addresses and telephone numbers.
About About Winona State University: Founded in 1858, Winona State University (WSU) is the oldest member of the Minnesota State System of colleges and universities.
Today WSU serves approximately 7,000 undergraduate and graduate students across two campuses in Winona and Rochester, Minnesota (MN).
Winona State was named the second-best public institution in Minnesota by U.
S.
News & World Report’s “Best Colleges,” was listed among the “Best in the Midwest” by The Princeton Review, and named as one of “America’s 100 Best College Buys.
” Benefits Info Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefit package including life, health and dental insurance, a retirement program, tuition waiver for employee and dependents, as well as a variety of other benefits as defined by the individual Collective Bargaining Agreements.
For information on our benefits (Medical and Dental Insurance; Life Insurance; Disability and Long-Term Care; Pre-Tax Benefits; and Health and Wellness), please refer to SEGIP’s website (https://mn.
gov/mmb/segip/index.
jsp).
For information on Minnesota State’s Retirement Plan(s), please go to: https://www.
minnstate.
edu/system/hr/employees/retirement/index.
html Posting Detail Information Posting Number 2023/202425 Number of Vacancies 1 Re-posting No Desired Start Date 08/19/2024 Position End Date (if temporary) Open Date Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Accept Applications Yes Special Instructions Summary Posting Contact jobs@winona.
edu Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Winona State University is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity.
We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law.
As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.