Job Summary

Job Summary: The Department of Nutrition Science at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana invites applications for a non-tenure track Lecturer/Nutrition Education Assistant Director position. Successful candidates must exhibit a passion for teaching and mentoring of students and are expected to be highly motivated. Responsibilities of this position will be split evenly between teaching courses in nutrition and counseling at the Recreation and Wellness Center. This individual will report to the Department Head in Nutrition Science with performance input from the Senior Assistant Director of Wellness.

For the time spent as Lecturer, the successful candidate will be expected to teach 4 courses per year, split between fall and spring semesters. Courses may be at the undergraduate and/or graduate level and may include laboratory courses. The individual will contribute to ongoing curriculum development and assist in services to the Department of Nutrition Science as needed. Responsibilities during the time spent as Nutrition Education Assistant Director include counseling students to prioritize nutritional health. The individual is expected to build, develop, and cultivate relationships with numerous divisions, campus, and community constituents; to translate scientific evidence into practical applications; to serve as a resource for dietary supplements and evaluate safety, legality, efficacy, and cost; to interpret, summarize, and share body composition and bone density data; and to generate and track nutrition counseling revenue.

Education

Master’s degree in areas such as dietetics, food and nutrition, health promotion, or related fields. Registered Dietitian credential and continuing education through CDR (Commission on Dietetic Registration) required. Minimum of 2 to 3 years of relevant experience in therapeutic and clinical nutrition counseling and education for individuals and groups or similar experiences.

Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to independently manage all aspects of comprehensive diet, nutrition, and counseling program; ability to establish long- and short-term goals; self-motivated, service minded and adept at solving problems; possess effective communication and interpersonal skills; ability to build and cultivate relationships with a variety of constituents.

Preferred: Successful college level teaching experience.

Benefits Eligibility

This is a benefits-eligible position. Lecturers employed half-time or more are eligible for the following benefits:

• Insurance: Health, vision, dental, long-term disability, term life, and accidental death/dismemberment as approved by the Board of Trustees. Additional types of voluntary insurance plans may be offered as determined by Human Resources.
• Retirement: defined contribution and/or mandatory plans as approved by the Board of Trustees.
• Leaves: Paid and unpaid leaves of absence including paid parental leave.
• Paid holidays as approved by the Board of Trustees and the President, and in accordance with University pay practices.
• Tuition remission.

Background Check

A background check is required for employment in this position.

Application Process

The application must include 1) a cover letter, 2) a statement of teaching interests, 3) contact information for three references, 4) a complete Curriculum Vitae, and 5) a separate statement outlining contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Candidates should submit application materials electronically via https://careers.purdue.edu/job-invite/25474/. The job requisition ID number for this position is 25474. Screening of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For additional information, contact Dr. Laura Murray-Kolb, Department Head, lmurrayk@purdue.edu.

Purdue University's Department of Nutrition Science is committed to advancing diversity in all areas of faculty effort, including scholarship, instruction, and engagement. Candidates should address at least one of these areas in a separate DEI Statement (#5, above), indicating their past experiences, current interests or activities, and/or future goals to promote a climate that values diversity and inclusion.

EOE/AA Statement
Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.