Job description
Rock Hill, SC
The Instructor of Human Nutrition at Winthrop University is a nine-month, full-time, non-tenure track position teaching in the Department of Human Nutrition. The ideal candidate will be a dedicated and experienced individual who can teach introductory and intermediate courses in human nutrition, food science, or food service management. Special consideration will be given to individuals with experience in clinical nutrition and dietetics.
Major responsibilities include:
- Candidates will teach 24 contact hours each year with courses including human nutrition, food science/food service management
- Advise and mentor students in the department and offer support to student organizations in the department when needed
- Provide academic advising to students enrolled in the human nutrition programs
- Engage in academic responsibility and professional service for the department, college, and university as needed
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively and positively within and across departments
- Other duties as assigned by the department chair
About Winthrop University
Founded in 1886, Winthrop University in Rock Hill, South Carolina, offers its 6,000-plus undergraduate and graduate students an educational experience that blends liberal arts, professional programs, global awareness, and civic engagement. In its colleges of Arts and Sciences; Business and Technology; Education, Sport, and Human Sciences; and Visual and Performing Arts, Winthrop embraces only those programs and activities that can be delivered at an exemplary level. Winthrop is well known for its inclusive and supportive campus environment, with University College supporting programs in both academic and student affairs. Winthrop University is achieving national stature as a competitive and distinctive co-educational, public, residential, comprehensive, values-oriented institution. The values of service, excellence, diversity, community, and leadership provide the foundation for Winthrop’s continuing development and shape Winthrop’s continuing success. Numerous national accolades reflect the sustained high quality and value of the Winthrop Experience, including the most recent U.S. News & World Report’s ranking of Winthrop as one of the top-10 public comprehensive universities in the South. Winthrop is an active member of the Rock Hill community and recognized as a key component of the region’s economic resurgence. Approximately 20 minutes from Charlotte, North Carolina, Winthrop has direct access to and is engaged in a broad and expansive regional business community. Winthrop’s beautiful campus encompasses a rich architectural blend of neo-Georgian buildings and is included in the National Register of Historic Places. The attractive recreational and research complex area that surrounds Winthrop Lake is home to Winthrop’s 18 Division I men’s and women’s sports.
Winthrop University is committed to providing a safe campus community. Winthrop conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a student loan default check, a criminal history record check, and, when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.
Benefits Statement
At Winthrop University, we are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package that significantly enhances the total compensation for our employees. In partnership with the State of South Carolina and the Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), our benefits include health and life insurance, generous paid leave, parental leave, and retirement programs. These benefits reflect our commitment to supporting the well-being and financial security of our employees. For more information please visit: https://www.winthrop.edu/hr/employee-benefits.aspx
Qualifications
- Earned masters in human nutrition with 18 hours in the discipline
- Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential is desirable
- Significant commitment to broadening representation and promoting equity within the discipline
- Ability to teach undergraduate-level courses in human nutrition and dietetics with evidence of teaching effectiveness
- Demonstrated commitment to student learning and development, particularly with students from underserved populations
How to apply
- Letter of interest that addresses the position and includes a statement of teaching philosophy
- Current curriculum vitae
- Evidence of teaching excellence, including two recent years of teaching evaluations, if available
- Three current letters of recommendation
- Three professional references
- All transcripts; unofficial are acceptable for initial review, official transcripts needed for final appointment
For all inquiries related to the search, please contact Dr. Jessie Hoffman ([email protected]).
Winthrop University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group of individuals on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
