Overview
University of South Florida
College of Public Health
Instructor 1, Nutrition Undergraduate Position
The College of Public Health at the University of South Florida is seeking an Instructor to teach nutrition courses in the Undergraduate Studies Program. This non-tenure track position will be a 12-month appointment.
The University of South Florida is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News & World Report’s national university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the state’s 12 public universities. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference. With more than 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay region. To learn more about working at USF please visit: Work Here. Learn Here. Grow Here.
Part of USF Health, the USF College of Public Health was founded in 1984 as the first college of public health in Florida and consists of a multidisciplinary faculty of 84 scholars, professionals and leaders serving the educational needs of more than 4,500 students in bachelors, master’s and doctoral degree programs. See the COPH website at http://health.usf.edu/publichealth/ to learn more about our dynamic and innovative faculty and College.
USF Tampa is located in a dynamic and growing metropolitan area of over three million residents and offers a wide-range of cultural, artistic, athletic and recreational activities, excellent public schools, close proximity to Gulf of Mexico beaches, and an affordable cost of living.
Minimum qualifications:
- Master’s degree in nutrition, Food Sciences or closely related field from an accredited institution.
- Evidence of innovative approaches in teaching, in a college/university or non-traditional setting, such as workshops, field schools, etc.
- Experience in counseling and mentoring students or other public health professionals.
- A record of collegiality and participation as a citizen of a college/university and/or employer.
- A record of contributions in service to a college/university/employer and to the field, profession, and community as appropriate to the mission and goals of the college/university/employer.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in nutrition
- Experience teaching online and in class
- Experience in curriculum development
- One or more years of health-related undergraduate teaching experience at the community college or university level.
- Experience using Canvas or other teaching software.
Closing Date: Position will remain open until filled. Review of complete applications will begin August 26, 2024.
Salary & Benefits: Nationally competitive salary with excellent benefits.
To apply: Candidates must complete an online application for Job Opening ID 37550 and upload the documents listed below to be considered for this position. Documents to be uploaded with the application include a letter of application addressing the advertised minimum and preferred qualifications for the position to which applying, a CV and a list of three references. Review of application will not begin until all required documents are uploaded into Careers. References will not be contacted without notifying applicants in advance.
According to Florida law, search records, including applications and search committee meetings, are open to the public. USF is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and Equal Access institution. Applicants who need disability accommodations in order to participate in the selection process should notify Sheri Shakes at (813) 974-6494 or TDD (813) 974-1758 at least five working days in advance of need.
