Professor Of The Practice (Open Rank) - Health Science

Job Description

The Director of the Health Sciences program in the School of Professional Studies invites applications for a non-tenure track position at the rank of Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of the Practice. This faculty position is expected to teach in the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences program and corresponding Minors. These courses are offered at the Edwards Campus in Overland Park and online. The candidate will be expected to teach in various formats such as in-person, hybrid, and online.

The appointment is a Fiscal Year (12-month) appointment with an initial term of 3 years, with a typical course load of 3 classes each fall and spring semester and 2 courses each summer semester. Subsequent appointments may be offered, contingent upon a satisfactory comprehensive performance evaluation during the final year of this appointment and approval of the Dean of the School of Professional Studies.

Special consideration will be given to applicants committed to excellence who can contribute to the University's innovative, collaborative, and multidisciplinary initiatives to educate leaders, build healthy communities, and make discoveries that will change the world.

This position serves the education needs of a Johnson County Education Research Triangle (JCERT) program. Specific percentages of effort for JCERT are determined each year. The KU Edwards Campus is in Overland Park, Kansas.

Learn more about the Health Sciences program at https://edwardscampus.ku.edu/healthsciences.

Teaching

• 75%

Serve as faculty in the Health Sciences program. The courses must meet the curricular needs of the program.

Develop and teach seven eight (8) courses per year.

• Prepare for and attend all class meetings; Develop assignments, design class activities, respond to and evaluate student work in a timely manner, assign grades. Adhere to School of Professional Studies and university policies.

• Develop and update syllabi, study guides, instructor's guides, test questions, tests, and web-based material. Participate in regular meetings with instructors and staff as needed. Assist in the development and implementation of technology and student-centered pedagogies in courses. Hold regular office hours for students involved in classes taught.

• Adhere to School of Professional Studies, Edwards Campus, and university policies and procedures. Work collaboratively with faculty in the Health Sciences Program and School of Professional Studies to ensure that curriculum continues to meet the needs of our students, school, university, and transfer pipelines. Engage with local community college faculty to ensure strong transfer pipelines and clear curriculum goals for each institution. Engage with employers and other workforce planners to determine workforce needs of the future and translates those needs into academic curriculum given discipline standards. Ensures continued relevance of the curriculum to meet student needs.

Service

• 25%

• Professional service includes actively engaging in promoting the programs; enhancing and improving its curriculum; engaging in scholarly pedagogical and professional development activities; mentoring students; and collaborating with faculty and staff at the KUEC in promotional activities.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in nutrition, dietetics, or closely related discipline. A master's degree in other fields may be considered if combined with three or more years of professional experience directly relevant to the teaching assignment.

• Demonstrated excellence in written and oral communication skills as evidenced by application materials and interview process.

• Rank of position will be determined based upon years of qualified health sciences-related professional experience:

• Assistant Professor of the Practice: 3 - 5 years

• Associate Professor of the Practice: 6 - 15 years

• Professor of the Practice: 16+ years

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in nutrition, dietetics, or closely related discipline. A doctoral degree in other fields may be considered if combined with three or more years of professional experience directly relevant to the teaching assignment.

• Distinguished record of accomplishment (e.g., leadership role in industry or consultancy, etc.).

• Teaching experience in health sciences, nutrition, or a closely-related discipline.

• Experience in promoting educational programs and recruiting students.

• Involvement in relevant industry associations and in the community.