Full-Time Faculty: Health Sciences Online

Institution:	United States University
Location:	Online/Remote
Category:	Faculty - Health - Health Education & Promotion Faculty - Health - Nutrition & Dietetics Faculty - Health - Healthcare Administration Faculty - Health - Other Health Faculty
Posted:	03/02/2011
Application Due:	Open Until Filled
Type:	Full Time

United States University (formerly InterAmerican College) is currently seeking additional full-time Professors to teach graduate and undergraduate courses in Health Sciences online.

United States University was founded in 1997 to provide a unique learning environment based on academic rigor, personal attention, and fulfilling the educational needs of underserved populations including the Hispanic and Latino communities in Southern California. United States University (http://www.usuniversity.edu) is uniquely successful in serving its target population and attaining its academic and social missions.

Courses:

* Anatomy
* Environmental Health and Safety
* Ethics in Health Care
* Health Care Administration
* Health Care Delivery
* Health Education
* Health Informatics
* Health Promotion
* Nutrition
* Physiology

Essential Job Functions:

* Prepare course curriculum, encourage and facilitate interactive class discussions
* Advise and mentor students
* Interact with an academically and culturally diverse student population
* Submit grades and applicable documents in a timely manner
* Promote retention and enrollment growth within the program(s)
* Attend University and department faculty meetings
* Continue professional development and scholarly research in area(s) of expertise
* Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

* Doctoral/Terminal Degree in Health Sciences (from a regionally accredited university/college)
* Three years teaching at the university level and/or equivalent experience
* Experienced and or willing to teach online
* Publications and promising scholarly activity
* Flexible to teach day, evening, and or weekends
* Computer skills and proficiency in MS Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
* Pass background and reference checks

Please send letter of interest and resume electronically to
Dr. Shelia Lewis
Associate Provost for Quality Assurance
facultyhiring@usuniversity.edu

Application Information

Postal Address:	Dr. Shelia Lewis Associate Provost for Quality Assurance United States University 140 W 16th Street National City, CA 91950
Phone:	619-477-6310
Fax:	619-477-7340
Email Address:	facultyhiring@usuniversity.edu

More Information on United States University

• Institutional Profile
• Current openings for United States University on HigherEdJobs.com.
• Home Page

United States University is an equal opportunity employer.

Subject Matter Expert - Graduate and Undergraduate Coursework in Nutrition Science -South University

Subject Matter Expert - Graduate and Undergraduate Coursework in Nutrition Science

Institution:	South University
Location:	Online/Remote
Category:	Admin - Curriculum Design Faculty - Health - Nutrition & Dietetics
Posted:	02/02/2011
Application Due:	Open Until Filled
Type:	Part-Time/Adjunct

South University
Job Posting
Subject Matter Expert -Graduate and Undergraduate Coursework in Nutrition Science

TITLE

Subject Matter Expert -Graduate and Undergraduate Coursework in Nutrition Science
*Independent Contractor (Part-time, Temporary Position)

POSITION SUMMARY

Established in 1899, South University is a private academic institution dedicated to providing educational opportunities for the intellectual, social and professional development of a diverse student population. South University offers personalized student attention and high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs in arts and sciences, business, health professions, nursing, and pharmacy across its campuses and online.

The Subject Matter Expert is responsible for creating and/or reviewing course documentation for South University's graduate and undergraduate courses in Nutrition Science. The Subject Matter Expert works closely with a curriculum development team and other education experts to develop courses to meet the needs of South University's student population within time and resource budget requirements.

As an expert in a wide range of Nutrition Science educational and professional domains, the Subject Matter Expert develops written course deliverables. In addition, the Subject Matter Expert reviews content developed by the team to ensure that prescribed quality and operational objectives are obtained.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

*Terminal degree (e.g., Ph.D.) in Nutrition, Nutrition Science, or a closely related field
*Knowledge of and experience with education trends and program design in Nutrition Science
*Professional work experience in Nutrition Science preferred
*Current teaching experience in graduate and undergraduate Nutrition Science courses required
*Knowledge of online pedagogy and instructional design preferred
*Position is virtually based and must reside within the United States
*Ability to balance academic quality and integrity with business imperatives
*Highly organized, with strong attention to detail and the drive to meet any and all deadlines in the program development project plan
*Technologically independent (including access to broadband Internet)
*Excellent oral and written communication skills
*Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to act effectively and work collaboratively as a member of a virtual team

CONTACT

Interested candidates should send a cover letter (which summarizes interest in the position, educational qualifications, and professional qualifications) and resume (which must include a list of academic programs developed, courses taught and/or developed, and academic research published). Candidates who move forward in the process will be asked to participate in one or more telephone interviews. Please put "Course SME for Nutrition Science" in the subject line of the submission e-mail.

Mr. Gerald Mulligan
Curriculum Development Project Manager
gmulligan@edmc.edu

Application Information

Contact:	South University
Email Address:	gmulligan@edmc.edu