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Position Number: 4987438
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Health - Nutrition & Dietetics

Assistant Professor, Nutrition & Exercise Science

Salt Lake Community College

Position Title: Assistant Professor, Nutrition & Exercise Science

Open Internally or Externally: External

If faculty, tenure track status: Tenure Track

Reports to (title): Associate Dean, Health & Lifetime Activities

Department: Exercise Science (STEM) - 2G5*

Requisition Number: F23TT25

Position Type: Replacement

Job Category: Faculty

FT/PT: Full-time

Initial Work Location: Varies

Starting Salary: Min. $58,438 academic year

Job Open Date: 02/01/2024

Job Close Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Priority Review Date: 02/29/2024

Job Summary: Salt Lake Community College seeks to attract a faculty of the highest caliber, skilled in the scholarship of teaching, discovery, application and integration of knowledge. The successful applicant will join a vital and innovative Exercise Science Department. The Exercise Science Department is home to an AS in Kinesiology, AS in Outdoor Adventure Parks and Recreation, AAS in Fitness Technician with additional certificate and credentialing opportunities. Our faculty are reflective practitioners, knowledgeable teachers in their respective fields, participate in professional communities, and collaborate with colleagues across the institution. Our department is dedicated to actively serve our students in successfully obtaining the skills and knowledge needed to be effective in their careers.The Exercise Science Department seeks to fill an open Tenure Track Assistant Professor Line with a Nutrition focused faculty. Assigned teaching course load will be primarily Nutrition Science with additional Exercise Science courses as needed.The faculty member may be assigned to any SLCC location and may be assigned alternative work schedules (e.g. evenings or weekends) with variable a teaching schedule. All faculty are expected to teach classes in accordance with established guidelines and policies (https://faculty.slcc.edu/provost/handbook/index.aspx) (e.g. Academic Freedom, Professional Responsibility and Tenure Policy - Ref#C4S01.01), to conduct other instructional activities including student advising and developing curriculum, be involved in academic governance, institutional support activities and oversight responsibilities (e.g. course leads) as assigned.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties: Responsibilities & Duties:

1. Prepare for, teach, and maintain student records, for a variety of department courses, adhering to approved course outlines and syllabi.
2. Participate in curriculum development, textbook selection and course/program assessment.
3. Maintain regularly scheduled office hours.
4. Attend regularly scheduled department and College-wide meetings.
5. Fulfill service to the College through committee assignments, department assignments, student advising/mentoring, etc.
6. Participate in ongoing professional development.
7. Maintain a professional portfolio for tenure review, rank advancement and merit evaluations.
8. Accept and complete additional job-related duties as outlined in the Full-Time Faculty Handbook.Other duties as assigned.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties Continued:

Minimum Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications:

1. Masters degree in Nutrition (Nutrition Science, Dietetics) or a closely related health field, from an accredited college or university.

2. Two years (full or part-time) teaching experience in Nutrition, at the college or university level. Teaching experience could be replaced by 2 years minimum of clinical experience in areas like rehabilitation, nutrition counseling /therapy and disease management.

Preferred Qualifications: Accredited Specialty certification/credential (Nutrition, Dietetics, Exercise Science, Performance) Practical experience in designing and implementing nutrition prescription (clinical, performance, recreational). Experience with interpreting and disseminating evidence-based health information.Demonstrated knowledge of or work in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning as it relates to Nutrition. Experience supervising or advising students. Experience with curriculum development of nutrition and closely related science programs / courses.Demonstrated commitment to improving access to, and retention in, higher education for students from communities traditionally underrepresented in higher education and unique communities.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Excellent computer and organizational skills. Ability to work well with others and productively contribute to a team setting. Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people, to maintain good working relationships across the College. Ability to work with all groups in academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic background of community college students, faculty and staff, including those with disabilities and special needs. Computer literacy skills as they relate to email, Microsoft programs, and online teaching.

Non-Essential Responsibilities and Duties: Other duties as assigned.

Special Instructions: - For full consideration, please attach resume or curriculum vitae, copy of transcripts, and other documents.- Applicants selected for an interview may be asked to participate in a teaching demonstration.- SLCC HR department will conduct a criminal background check on the selected finalist. In addition, official transcripts from the selected finalist are required before offering employment.- SLCC offers a comprehensive benefits package for FT faculty members. More Information can be found at: http://www.slcc.edu/hr/benefits/full-time-employees.aspx

SLCC Highlights: Salt Lake Community College is Utahs largest open-access college in the state. We proudly educate 45,000+ students pursuing degrees in 100+ programs across 8 areas of study, and Utahs fastest growing industries and four-year baccalaureate programs consistently welcome SLCC graduates. Every SLCC employee has a hand in transforming students lives to strengthen its surrounding communities. SLCC employees work at 11 locations across the valley and capital city of Salt Lake with easy access to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, world-class outdoor recreation, sporting events, museums, history, and arts and entertainment.Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new varied perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation come about when everyones voice can speak and collaborate freely.

FLSA: Exempt

SLCC Information: Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). In addition to URS, SLCC offers several other retirement account options.This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check.

To apply, please visit: https://jobs.slcc.edu/postings/58069