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University of Manitoba
Instructor I – Food, Nutrition and Human Health
Instructor I – Food, Nutrition and Human Health – Position Number 26176
Job Description :
The Department of Food and Human Nutritional Sciences, Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, University of Manitoba invites applications for a full-time, 3 year Term position at the rank of Instructor I, commencing January 1, 2019, or soon thereafter.
Responsibilities :
The position includes responsibility for the instruction and coordination of the Department undergraduate on-line course offerings related to foods, nutrition, and human health. The candidate must provide evidence of their proficiency to teach in all of these areas. Final assigned duties will be subject to the needs of the Department. Academic staff at the rank of Instructor I at the University of Manitoba also are expected to contribute to service. The latter will include contributions to the development of the department and faculty blended learning and on-line academic program offerings. There is no research expectation in this position. The position will be weighted at 80% teaching and 20% service.
Qualifications :
Applicants should possess a Ph.D. in Human Nutritional Sciences/Foods and Nutrition. Candidates with a M.Sc. Degree plus status as a Registered Dietitian in Canada will also be considered. Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years demonstrated excellence in the instruction of on-line courses at the college or university level. Experience in on-line course development is considered an asset.
Additional Information :
Recently formed from the merger of the Department of Food Science and the Department of Human Nutritional Sciences, The Department of Food and Human Nutritional Sciences is part of the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences. This position will play an important role in the evolution of the new department. The department is home to a B.Sc. in Human Nutritional Sciences that is an accredited program recognized by the Partnership for Dietetic Education and Practice (PDEP). Furthermore, it supports an undergraduate program in Food Science that is approved by the Institute of Food Technologists. Applications will be reviewed in this context with regard to fit with the program teaching goals.
The University is located in Winnipeg, the largest city in the province of Manitoba. The city has a rich cultural environment including professional sports teams, symphony, opera, dance, theatre, and ethnic festivals. The region provides ample opportunities for outdoor recreation in all seasons. Learn more about Winnipeg at http://www.winnipeg.ca. The University of Manitoba is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from women, members of racialized communities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientations and genders, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Applications, including a curriculum vitae, a short statement of teaching philosophy, and the names and addresses (including phone and e-mail addresses) of three referees should be sent to:
Dr. James D. House
Chair, Search Committee
Department of Food and Human Nutritional Sciences
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2
Email: FHNSDEPARTMENTHEAD@umanitoba.ca
Specify position number 26176 in the application. Review of applications will commence September 14, 2018 and continue until the position is filled. Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provisions of The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (Manitoba). Please note that curricula vitae may be provided to participating members of the search process.