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Position Title |
Instructors of Nutrition and Health Science |
About this Opportunity |
The Department of Nutrition and Health Science has an ongoing need for the part-time semester Nutrition and/or Public Health Instructors. |
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Appointment Type |
Other |
Length of Appointment |
PT Semester |
Description |
The Department of Nutrition and Health Science invites applications for part-time faculty semester appointments to teach classes in public health,research methods, or nutrition/dietetics; face-to-face on the Ball State campus in Muncie, Indiana OR online.
Original official transcripts and licensure/credentials in respective field of expertise are required at time of hire.
The applicant pool will be used for up to one year from the posting date to hire individuals. |
Minimum Qualifications |
For public health:
- Master's degree or higher in public health or closely related eld from an accredited institution
- Minimum of 1 year of successful on-campus university teaching experience or related work experience
- For research methods courses, professional experience in research is also needed, such as work for a research study in a funded research grant
For nutrition/dietetics:
- Master's degree or higher in nutrition or closely related field from an accredited institution
- Prior teaching or GA experience
- For research methods courses, professional experience in research is also needed, such as work for a research study in a funded research grant
- For medical nutrition therapy courses, RDN required
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Authorization to work in the US |
Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. |
Preferred Qualifications |
Additional years of successful college or university teaching experience and/or work experience, including research experiences. |
Required Certifications/Licensures |
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Pre-Employment Screening |
Requires successful completion of a background check and education verification. |
Position Title(s) Supervised |
None. |
EEO Statement |
Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status. |
Department |
Nutrition & Health Science:900060 |
College/Department Information |
The Department of Nutrition and Health Sciences The department houses accredited undergraduate majors in dietetics, health education and promotion, respiratory therapy and radiography, minors in public health and workplace wellness, graduate programs in Nutrition and Dietetics and Health Science concentration in biostatistics and epidemiology, and an accredited Dietetic Internship. Our programs serve 280 degree-seeking students and are supported by 35 faculty, including 8 instructors for our clinical programs in radiography and respiratory therapy affiliated with IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. On the Muncie campus within the Health Professions building, faculty and student mentees have access to research laboratories in the Interprofessional Community Clinics with space devoted to assessment, sample collection, processing, storage and analytics. Part of the College's state of the art Simulation Center, the Welcome Home suite is equipped with food preparation facilities, and feeding, resting and sample collection spaces. The Department offers general education courses with for students from other majors. Faculty facilitate interprofessional education with students from other programs.
THE COLLEGE OF HEALTH A vital health resource for Indiana in preparing health professionals, the
College of Health is moving boldly forward in making interprofessional education, practice and research its paradigm across its disciplines. The College offers 32 academic programs in 7 units: Departments of Counseling Psychology, Social Psychology, and Counseling; Military Science; Nutrition and Health Science; Speech Pathology and Audiology; and Social Work plus the Schools of Nursing and Kinesiology. Our 224 faculty and staff serve nearly 3,000 students. We partner with regional communities for immersive learning and research. Our Health Professions Building was opened in 2019 with 165,000 square feet and is
LEED Gold certified. Our
Interprofessional Community Clinics offers a range of health and mental health services by students supervised by faculty as well as community health education and prevention services through the
Healthy Lifestyle Center. Other facilities include the Health and Physical Activity (HP) complex, Ball Gymnasium, and Lewellen Aquatic Center. Our faculty and students contribute to the evidence base for their respective disciplines. Our research footprint features research institutes, including the
Center for Peace and Conflict Studies and
Human Performance Lab. We are committed to inclusive excellence in all we do and intend to contribute to an increasingly diverse health professional workforce to help decrease health care disparities. |
Department Email or Phone Number |
765-285-5961 |
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number |
202401333F |
Number of Vacancies |
Multiple |
Desired Start Date |
08/16/2024 |
Position End Date |
05/09/2025 |
Posting Date |
08/12/2024 |
Applications Accepted Through Date |
01/24/2025 |
Open Until Filled |
No |
Consideration Date: to ensure full consideration, applications must be received by the date indicated here. (Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.) |
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Information regarding transcripts |
The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earned is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted. |
Special Instructions Summary |
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Information for Applications Requiring a Cover Letter |
In support of your application for this position, please prepare and submit a cover letter that describes how your qualifications and experience align with the elements of the position description (or leadership profile). In your cover letter, please select one of our
enduring values
and describe how you have demonstrated a commitment to that value in your professional endeavors. |
Search Committee Chair Name and Contact Information |
Alyce Fly adfly@bsu.edu 765-285-1502 |
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