Position Title:

Lecturer of Human Nutrition (id:84150)

Campus:

Orono

Department:

School of Food and Agriculture - OSFA

Bargaining Unit:

AFUM

Salary Band/Wage Band:

N/A

Location:

Orono ME

Statement of the Job:

The School of Food and Agriculture at the University of Maine seeks applicants for a full-time, academic-year (9-month), non-tenure-track Lecturer of Human Nutrition position. The candidate will teach and advise in the undergraduate Food Science and Human Nutrition (FSN) program. This is a 100% teaching position. Responsibilities will include teaching and student advising. The position carries an expectation to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the University and the discipline.

We expect the successful candidate to teach several classes. Initial teaching responsibilities could include introductory food and nutrition, world food and culture, applications of nutrition principles, nutrition and metabolism, and medical nutrition therapy. Initial teaching will average 3 courses per semester, with additional mentoring and advising expectations. Future courses and teaching expectations may change based on School needs and faculty expertise. The successful candidate will be expected to advise FSN undergraduate majors and participate in undergraduate recruiting efforts.

The School of Food and Agriculture offers a B.S. degree program in Food Science and Human Nutrition with three concentrations, of which the Human Nutrition and Dietetics option is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) and the Food Science concentration is approved by the Institute of Food Technologists. The program also offers a M.S. degree in Food Science and Human Nutrition and a Ph.D. in Food and Nutrition Sciences. The University of Maine provides many resources to support the instructional needs of university faculty in 21st century learning.

About the University:

The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu.

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits (http://www.maine.edu/about-the-system/system-office/human-resources/benefits/) for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. As a former NSF ADVANCE institution, the University of Maine is committed to diversity in our workforce and to dual-career couples.

UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer here (https://www.bangorregion.com/) .

Qualifications:

Required:

• MS in Nutrition or a closely related field

• Demonstrated ability or potential to teach human nutrition at the undergraduate level

• Demonstrated ability to advise and mentor students

• Strong written and oral communication skills

• Commitment to enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion within the discipline and institution.

Preferred:

• RDN credential strongly preferred

• PhD or equivalent

• Proficiency in the use of instructional technology or online teaching tools

• Record or promise of high professional service and leadership capacity

  Other Information:

Materials must be submitted via "Apply For Position" below. You will need to create a profile and application; upload:

1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position 2.) a resume/curriculum vitae 3.) contact information for three professional references 4.) a teaching statement 5.) A statement of the applicant’s plans to contribute to an environment of diversity, equity, and inclusion at the University of Maine

You will also need to submit the affirmative action survey, the self-identification of disability form, and the self-identification of veteran status forms. Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

Search Timeline is as follows: To receive full consideration, applications must be received by: June 15, 2024 Screening interviews to begin no earlier than: June 30, 2024 On-site interviews to begin no earlier than: July 15, 2024 Tentative start date: September 3, 2024

For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Jade McNamara at 207-581-4895.

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.

In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).

Length:

Academic Year (Sept-May)

Required Documents:

Cover Letter, Diversity Statement, References, Resume/CV, Teaching Statement