Advertising Ends on: Extended Until Position is Filled Advertising Started on: Friday, December 2nd, 2022 College: College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Department: Health and Human Physiology
Salary Salary: Commensurate Position Details Full/Part Time Status: Full TimePosition Description:
The Department of Health and Human Physiology at the University of Iowa invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track Lecturer position teaching courses in undergraduate programs in Health Promotion, Exercise Science, and/or Health Studies for the academic year 2023-24. The position begins August 16, 2023 and is renewable for a total of three years (2023-2026). Applications are sought from candidates with demonstrated evidence of outstanding teaching in two or more of the following areas: nutrition, physical activity, health promotion, lifestyle medicine, obesity, and/or social determinants of health.
The University of Iowa is one of the nation's premier public research universities with 33,564 students from 114 countries and all 50 states. The Department of Health and Human Physiology (HHP) is a relatively new department formed in 2010 by combining three pre-existing departments (Integrative Physiology, Health and Sport Studies, and Leisure Studies). Since its inception, HHP has observed a 527% increase in undergraduate student enrollment and is now the largest undergraduate program on the University of Iowa campus with over 2,100 undergraduate students. The department offers a variety of undergraduate majors: BA in Health Studies, BS in Health Promotion, BS in Exercise Science, BS in Human Physiology, BS in Therapeutic Recreation and a BS in Sport and Recreation Management.
Please submit applications online at https:// jobs.uiowa.edu/. Search requisition #74666. Screening of applicants will begin January 3, 2023.
The Department of Health and Human Physiology and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences are strongly committed to diversity; the strategic plans of the University and College reflect this commitment. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
Education Requirement:
Required Qualifications:
Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills
Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills
Previous teaching experience in nutrition, health promotion, kinesiology, exercise science, health studies, or public health at the college level
Desirable Qualifications:
PhD in nutrition, health promotion, kinesiology, exercise science, heath studies, public health or related field
Credentialed as a Registered Dietitian
Previous teaching as a primary instructor at the college level
Previous teaching experience in large enrollment courses at the college level
Previous supervision of graduate teaching assistants
Previous professional experience as a practitioner in nutrition, health promotion, kinesiology, exercise science, health studies, or public health.
Previous teaching experience in human anatomy or physiology.
Curriculum Vitae Name and Contact Information of References Letter of Interest Teaching Statement Diversity Statement
Number of References: 3
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Contact InformationContact: Justin T Kahler - [email protected] Clas-Health & Human Physiology Field House 225 South Grand Avenue E109 FH FH Iowa City, IA 52242 Department URL: https: // clas.uiowa.edu/hhp/
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences. The University also affirms its commitment to providing equal opportunities and equal access to University facilities. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply for all employment vacancies. For additional information on nondiscrimination policies, contact the Coordinator of Title IX and Section 504, and the ADA in The Office of Institutional Equity, 319/335-0705 (voice) or 319/335-0697 (text), The University of Iowa, 202 Jessup Hall, Iowa City, Iowa, 52242-1316.
Persons with disabilities may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or [email protected], to inquire or discuss accommodation needs.
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