Job Title

Assistant Professor of Practice - Human Nutrition

Agency

Texas A&M University - Kingsville

Department

Department Of Biological & Health Sciences

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Kingsville, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

The Department of Biological and Health Sciences at Texas A&M University–Kingsville invites applications for a nine-month appointment for Assistant Professor of the Practice, beginning Fall 2024. The faculty member will be responsible for teaching undergraduate and graduate level courses for the Human Nutrition program, serving as the Director of the Dietetic Internship, and maintaining the program’s accreditation status with the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND).

Academic Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure operational excellence for the dietetics programs consistent with the Department, College, and University policies, procedures, and processes in collaboration with key faculty and staff.

• Teach applied or didactic courses related to the nutrition and dietetics curriculum.

• Academic advising and mentorship to currently matriculated students in the nutrition and dietetics program.

• Recruit prospective dietetic students in collaboration with ACEND, professional networks, and Texas A&M University Kingsville departments.

• Work with colleagues to enhance and improve existing programs and develop new academic ones, as applicable.

• Serve on University, school, departmental, and other academic unit committees.

Successful candidates will be expected to:

• Promote high standards of academic achievement and integrity in assigned courses.

• Teach applied or didactic courses related to the Human Nutrition undergraduate/graduate curriculum.

• Conduct academic advising and mentorship to current students in the Human Nutrition undergraduate and Dietetic Internship program.

• Serve as Director for the ACEND accredited Dietetic Internship program.

• Establish and maintain relationships with preceptors at facilities in support of the Dietetic Internship program.

• Maintain accreditation status with the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND).

• Serve on University, College, and Departmental committees.

Texas A&M University–Kingsville is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is dedicated to serving the population of South Texas. TAMU-K was recently ranked in the top 4 percent of universities in terms of social mobility by the U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Best Colleges (https://www.tamuk.edu/news/2023/09/Texas-AM-Kingsville-rises-to-58-nationwide-for-social-mobility-in-U.S-News-and-World-Reports-latest-college-rankings.html) reports.

Required Qualifications:

• Registered Dietician (R.D.) with three years of experience

• Hold a Ph.D. in a field related to nutrition.

• Eligible to fill the role of Director of the Dietetic Internship as outlined by ACEND.

• Skills and a commitment to providing high-quality education to students are essential.

Preferred Qualifications:

The Department supports a wide variety of research and teaching scholars and has a strong interest in growing the Human Nutrition program. The candidate will be expected to:

1) Manage the Dietetic Internship program

2) Teach lower-level, upper-level, or graduate human nutrition courses.

3) Experience with building and managing internship programs, writing grant proposals, and recruiting students will be considered additional assets.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Texas A&M University–Kingsville, as part of the Texas A&M University System, is a state-supported institution comprised of six undergraduate colleges and a graduate college. For more information, visit the website http://www.tamuk.edu.

Apply:

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Please include the following documents:

• Cover Letter

• Current Curriculum Vitae

• Statement of Teaching Philosophy

• Names and contact information for three professional references

Contact:

Dr. Richard C Laughlin

Associate Professor and Chair

Department of Biological and Health Sciences

700 University Blvd; MSC 158; Kingsville, TX 78363

Phone: 361-593-3803; biology@tamuk.edu

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Thank you for your interest in a career with Texas A&M University-Kingsville (TAMUK) ! We are a public research university located in Kingsville, Texas. TAMUK is the southernmost campus of the Texas A&M University System. It is located 40 miles southwest of Corpus Christi and is within a 4-hour or less drive to multiple metro areas, including: San Antonio, Austin, Houston, and Brownsville- McAllen- Harlingen.

The mission of Texas A&M University- Kingsville is to enrich lives through education, discovery, and service in South Texas and beyond. The university's enrollment of approximately 7,000 students reflects the ethnic diversity of South Texas, with approximately 65% of the students of Hispanic origin. The university consists of five academic colleges: Arts & Sciences, Business Administration, Engineering, Agriculture & Natural Resources, and Education & Human Performance. The University has the Carnegie classification of: Doctoral University: High Research Activity .

According to Forbes Media, ratings from Javelina alumni rank Texas A&M University- Kingsville among the top 25 Universities in the nation. The rankings are based on alumni feedback about their experience at the institution.

Kingsville, a friendly and safe community , is home to nearly 30,000 people and represents a vital part of the Texas ranching industry with more than 60,000 cattle and 300 quarter horses. In addition to being home to the first institution of higher learning in South Texas, Kingsville is also home to Naval Air Station Kingsville and several Fortune 500 industrial companies.

From its quaint, historical buildings downtown to the longhorn and Santa Gertrudis cattle that graze in the legendary King Ranch, Kingsville still retains much of its unique historical charm while continuing to steadily grow into its future .

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