Job description
The instructor will be responsible for teaching 30 semester credits/year. Courses to be taught range from basic nutrition science to clinical theory and application. The curriculum is grounded in a holistic philosophy that integrates the biological, psychological, social, and cultural roles of food in our lives. All courses are held in an asynchronous online environment, and the position does not require relocation to Maryland.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
TEACHING
An annual plan of teaching and credit-bearing course assignments will be agreed to between the Department Chair and Faculty member prior to the beginning of the academic year. Teaching responsibilities for credit-bearing courses include:
Course Preparation and Instruction:
- Meet with additional course staff (e.g., guest lecturers and teaching assistants) to plan course of instruction.
- Using the syllabus template, update syllabus for the course in accordance with the program timetables.
- Prior to the start of the course, provide a copy of the course syllabus to the Department Chair (or their designee) for distribution and for MUIH’s file.
- Prepare instructional materials (handouts, quizzes, exams).
- Provide engaging and quality instruction appropriate to graduate-level learning.
Student Assessment and Evaluation:
- Coordinate, review and grade all assignments.
- Return all assignments to students.
- Prepare written evaluation of students’ performance (if appropriate to your program).
- Record and submit student grades to Registrar in a timely manner and as directed.
- Attend academic and/or clinical evaluation meetings overseen by the Department Chair (or designee) as applicable
- Maintain consistent office hours.
- Prepare and distribute Contracts for Incomplete Coursework and Change of Grade forms, including communication with the Registrar.
- Monitor all Incomplete grades and dates on which work is due. Submit appropriate grade change to the Registrar.
- Instruct students to complete Course Evaluations.
- Take regular attendance as applicable; if attendance records are maintained by a designee, review the record to confirm accuracy.
- Participate in program and institutional student learning outcomes assessment activities.
Partnership with Peers:
- Advise Department Manager regarding last-minute schedule changes.
- Attend program faculty meetings and cross-program all-faculty meetings.
- Supervise and mentor teaching assistants, if applicable.
- Be familiar with the program as a whole, as well as the key courses related to your courses, so that you understand how your courses fit into the overall program.
- SERVICE TO THE UNIVERSITY
An annual plan of service, representing approximately 5 hours of work per week, will be agreed to between the Department Chair and Faculty member prior to the beginning of the academic year. Service activities as part of a ranked faculty member’s responsibilities are primarily intended to directly benefit the University. Examples of service to the University are provided below:
Service Internal to the University:
Activities that directly support or benefit MUIH, minimum 75% of service time, include:
- Effective participation on the Faculty Senate and/or Senate committees
- Effective participation on appointed department, program, school, or University committees, search committees, task forces, and/or advisory groups
- University leadership roles beyond the faculty member’s standard load, without additional compensation
- Gathering and analyzing data and/or writing reports for assessment or accreditation purposes, beyond what is typically expected to occur as a standard part of teaching courses
- Advising or sponsorship of student organizations or activities
- Participation in admissions, alumni, or online/on-campus community events
- Professional presentations, exhibitions, performances, public speaking and media appearances, officially on behalf of the University that are not defined as peer-reviewed scholarship
- Mentorship of other faculty
- Academic or professional mentorship of students beyond that typically expected as a faculty member while teaching a course (e.g., career related advising, separate from Student Affairs’ role in academic advising)
- Academic and continuing education course and curriculum development beyond the faculty member’s standard load, without additional compensation
- Development of instructional materials, resources, webinars, and workshops for broad use by other faculty within or across programs, beyond the faculty member’s standard load and without additional compensation
- Other contributions to the University’s mission
Service External to the University
Activities that have indirect benefit to MUIH, maximum 25% of service time, include:
- Leadership in professional associations
- Leadership or service within the wider educational community
- Outreach to the community which demonstrates professional expertise by communication or applying it in ways that benefit citizens outside the University
Education and Experience Qualifications
Required:
- Master’s degree in Nutrition or related field
- RD/RDN or CNS credential
- Minimum five years clinical nutrition practice
- Minimum two years experience teaching graduate-level nutrition courses (corresponding to at least 18 total semester credits)
Preferred:
- Doctoral degree in Nutrition or related field
- Training in functional/integrative nutrition
- Experience with online course development
- Experience teaching online courses
Skills:
- Demonstrates a high level of competency in the required subject areas
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent planning and organizational skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft software and Canvas Learning Platform
Supervisory Responsibility
- None
Work Environment/Physical Requirements
This job operates in a professional environment. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
DISCLAIMER: This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of an incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of an incumbent. An incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.
