Assistant Professor of Family Studies & Human Development - Nutrition emphasis

Salary $57,000.00 - $60,000.00 Annually Location St. George 84770, UT Job Type Full-Time Faculty Division College of Education Job Number 23FAC975-1 Department Family Studies & Human Development Position Announcement

The Department of Family Studies & Human Development at Utah Tech University (UT) in St. George, Utah, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Nutrition, to begin starting Fall Semester 2023. The Family Studies and Human Development Department provides learning experiences and service opportunities that teach students developmental needs of individuals, families, and consumers. Application is learned through educational, organizational, and outreach programs. More information about the department and its associated programs and faculty can be found online at https://fshd.utahtech.edu/.
Responsibilities

• Teach 24 credits per academic year in the Family Studies and Human Development Department. Courses include both introductory and intermediate Nutrition course offerings required for nursing students, family studies majors, and general education students interested in foods and nutrition.
• Lead the continuing development, review and management of existing nutrition courses, including scheduling, budgeting, and equipment. Oversee direct assessment of nutrition courses and program.
• Consult with the department chair and dean in performing curriculum development in nutrition and other classes as needed.
• Perform campus-wide faculty duties, including holding office hours, attending faculty and other meetings, adhering to University policies, serving on college and University committees, and in performing service requirements of tenure-track faculty as outlined in University policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree (PhD or EdD) in Nutrition or related field from an accredited institution required. ABD will also be considered if degree will be completed prior to August 2023.
• Commitment to, and evidence of undergraduate teaching excellence. Finalists will be required to demonstrate competence through a teaching demonstration.
• Background and ability to teach nutrition courses.
• Successful experience in development of new degree program proposals and courses.
• Competency in teaching face-to-face, blended and online courses.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability and willingness to participate in university, school, and departmental recruitment, retention, and assessment activities.

Supplemental Information

POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Full-time (9-month) tenure-track faculty position. Faculty service begins August 2023, with pay and benefits starting July 1, 2023. Annual salary of $57,000 - $60,000 depending on qualifications & experience, with additional compensation available for optional summer/overload teaching. Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date; includes medical, dental, vision, employee assistance and wellness programs, life, disability, retirement, and undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents. See https://humanresources.utahtech.edu/employee-benefits/ under "Benefits Summary" for more details.

ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Application review begins October 10, 2022 ; position open until filled. Candidates must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information for three professional references (including email addresses), transcripts, and a Student Success Statement (1-2 pages about their teaching or other experience, successes, and challenges in working with a diverse student population). Please upload all the requested documents when you submit your application. Employment is contingent upon successful completion and certification of required degrees and upon successfully passing a background check. If, because of a disability, you need special services or facilities to apply for this opening, please call the Human Resources Office (435) 652-7520.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: Utah Tech University is an open, inclusive, comprehensive, polytechnic institution, committed to exceptional student learning and success that has adopted an instructional approach of "active learning. active life" and a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered. Established in 1911 as a community college and in 2013 as a state university, our university is located in picturesque southwestern Utah, approximately 120 miles north of Las Vegas. The area is renowned for its red rocks, desert climate, over 300 days of sunshine annually, and featuring easy access to world-class outdoor recreational opportunities. Click here to learn more about the University.

Utah Tech University is a fast-growing Utah public institution of higher education, with more than 12,000 students. We offer over 230 programs, including masters, bachelors, associates, certificates, endorsements, minors, and/or emphases. We seek to recruit and retain diverse and ambitious faculty and staff who bring new ideas, possess values and career aspirations aligned with the mission and vision, and are inspired to build a premier open, inclusive, comprehensive, polytechnic university. Utah Tech University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer; the President and employees of the University are fully committed to Affirmative Action and within its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment. Utah Tech does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state or local law.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or the University's non-discrimination policies:

• Director of Equity Compliance / Title IX Coordinator: Hazel Sainsbury - titleix@utahtech.edu, HCC 579, 435-652-7747.
• Deputy Title IX Coordinator: Abby DeFeo - titleix@utahtech.edu, 435-652-7731.

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://titleix.utahtech.edu/ or contact:

• U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, ocr@ed.gov, 800-421-3481.
• U.S. Department of Education, Denver Regional Office, ocr.denver@ed.gov, 303-844-5695.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification.