Teaching Assistant Professor, Nutrition

University of Nevada Reno•Reno, NV

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Nutrition within the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Natural Resources at the University of Nevada, Reno is hiring a full-time Teaching Assistant Professor. Based in the Department of Nutrition, the position is allocated 90% to teaching and 10% to service. The successful candidate will support the department’s teaching and instruction, contribute to existing academic programs, and help develop future programs, including a doctoral program in Nutrition.

Requirements

Ph.D. in nutrition or a closely related field.
Strong track record of effective teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing and evaluating undergraduate and graduate courses.
Experience developing online and distance-learning courses.
Experience working in an interdisciplinary environment.
Proven ability to work with diverse audiences.
Demonstrated leadership skills.

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver high-quality in-person and online instruction in undergraduate and graduate Nutrition courses.
Mentor and evaluate departmental graduate teaching assistants.
Mentor and supervise graduate students and/or serve on graduate committees.
Contribute to an inclusive academic community through collegiality, cooperation, and collaboration.
Support department programs and contribute to the development of future academic programs, including a doctoral program in Nutrition.
Contribute to excellence in teaching and instruction and promote best practices in collegiate nutrition instruction.

Benefits

Health insurance options, including dental and vision insurance.
Generous sick leave.
Life insurance.
Long-term disability coverage.
Optional annual or semester membership at the E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center, with family membership options.
Mountain EAP counseling and advising services for employees and eligible dependents.
Reduced-rate tuition for faculty, up to six credits per semester.
Tuition benefit for eligible dependents.
Dual-career assistance program for newly hired faculty spouses or partners.
No state income tax.