Overview The Department of Nutritional Sciences in Penn State’s College of Health and Human Development is seeking a highly motivated and versatile Assistant, Associate, or Full Teaching Professor for a non-tenure track appointment. The successful candidate will teach Nutritional Sciences undergraduate and graduate majors and will serve as the Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) Director. Responsibilities Teach Nutritional Sciences undergraduate and graduate courses (in residence and online). Serve as DPD Director and ACEND liaison for the DPD/ISPP program. Lead an undergraduate success team and participate in department, college, university, and profession service. Expected teaching load: 24 credits with 6 credits of course release as DPD Director. Coordinate curricular updates to align with ACEND Standards and maintain sound professional judgment, ethics, and professionalism. Qualifications Credential of Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist (RD/RDN) and doctoral degree in Nutrition or a closely related discipline. For Assistant Teaching Professor: 1–2 years of related experience. For Associate Teaching Professor: 5–10 years of teaching experience with demonstrated excellence in one or more areas including design and development of new courses or course revisions, introduction of innovative teaching and/or assessment methodologies, or curricular affairs. For Full Teaching Professor: at least 10 years of teaching experience with demonstrated excellence in one or more areas including design and development of new courses or course revisions, introduction of innovative teaching and/or assessment methodologies, or curricular affairs. Ability to teach in-person and online; strong communication and interpersonal skills; familiarity with learning management systems; leadership, organizational, and problem-solving abilities. Appointment and College This is a term appointment funded for one year from the date of hire with a strong possibility of re-funding. Rank will be Assistant Teaching Professor, Associate Teaching Professor, or Full Teaching Professor based on qualifications. The College of Health and Human Development (HHD) at Penn State supports a diverse community and includes eight academic units and several research centers. Application and Contact To apply, upload a complete application including a cover letter outlining expertise and experience, a statement on fostering a welcoming environment, a complete curriculum vitae, and a list of three references who are familiar with teaching/practice-oriented experience. Inquiries may be directed to Department Head, Meg Bruening at Benefits and Equal Opportunity Penn State provides a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plans, and a 75% tuition discount for employees and eligible family members. Penn State is an equal opportunity employer. If you require accommodations in the application process due to impairment or disability, contact . #J-18808-Ljbffr