Position Summary:

Mount Mary University is seeking an individual to join our community and contribute to the realization of our Mission through the role of an Assistant Professor in our Dietetics program. We are a community of faculty who value relationships with our students and colleagues. We are committed to a compassionate and effective education for our students. The primary responsibilities in this role will be teaching dietetics courses, advising students, serving on committees, and assisting the department in programmatic activities. Faculty are encouraged to use innovating teaching strategies. As a faculty member, responsibilities also include:

Primary Responsibilities:

• Participate in program and strategic planning
• Curriculum development and revision. Teaching duties as outlined in contract and faculty handbook.
• Serve as a resource for faculty members and other program areas
• Serve on faculty and all-University committees
• Provide service to the institution and the community
• Engage in ongoing scholarship and professional activity (research, publications, presentations)
• Complies and completes ACEND required tasks and activities, including competency based education.
• Perform such additional duties as may be requested.

Skills and Experience:

• Doctoral degree and 3 years professional experience post-credentialing preferred; minimum of master's degree and 5 years of professional experience post-credentialing.
• Previous teaching experience in dietetics
• Strong working knowledge and understanding of established professional code of ethics and best practices
• Outstanding verbal, written, and presentation skills including the ability to work with diverse groups
• Ability to work collaboratively as a member of professional and community groups

Qualifications:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform primary functions.

Mount Mary University practices equal opportunity employment as part of our ongoing commitment to diversity in our workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and is vitally committed to all aspects of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from qualified candidates and all will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, or any other groups protected by law. Mount Mary seeks to hire and retain personnel who will make a positive contribution to its mission, vision, and values.

For more information about diversity, equity, and inclusion at Mount Mary please visit http://www.mtmary.edu/about/diversity