Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor, Human Physiology and Nutrition

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs will not sponsor work visas or permanent resident applications for this position

Envision yourself in a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative work environment that has a deep commitment to position our graduates for success in their professional and personal lives. Visualize applying your energy and skills for an organization that respects and cares about its employees enough to offer some of the best benefits of the industry while encouraging every team member to grow, collaborate, and provide input on how to consistently make the workplace a place people love to work. Imagine working at a college that welcomes everyone - students, faculty, staff, and community members - regardless of their backgrounds, beliefs, or traditions. If what was just described is what you look for in a workplace, welcome to the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS)!

The Department of Human Physiology and Nutrition invites applications for a non-tenure track, open-rank Teaching Professor position (Assistant or Associate rank). This is a 9-month, full-time appointment primarily focused on delivering high-quality instruction, with a teaching load primarily comprised of lab sections that accompany larger lecture courses. These lab sections will emphasize the clinical application of physiology within health care settings covering areas such as exercise testing and prescription, ECG interpretation, sport performance and related topics.

The successful candidate will join a dynamic and collegial department dedicated to preparing students for careers in health care, research, and related fields. The standard workload distribution for this position is 80% teaching (24 credit hours annually) and 20% service. Applicants should possess good interpersonal and communication skills, including proficiency in English.

Who We Are:

The Department of Human Physiology and Nutrition in the Helen and Arthur E. Johnson Beth-El College of Nursing and Health Sciences, integrates basic, applied and clinical aspects of human anatomy, physiology, nutrition, dietetics, and exercise science. The Department administers degree programs in Human Physiology and Nutrition (BS), Exercise Science (BS), Applied Physiology (MSc), and Nutrition and Dietetics (MSc). Additionally, the Department is responsible for anatomy, physiology and nutrition education across all health-related undergraduate programs (e.g. nursing, pre-medicine, pre-athletic training, pre-physical therapy).

The Department of Human Physiology and Nutrition is housed in the William J Hybl Sports Medicine and Performance Center (Hybl Center; https://www.hyblcenter.org). This state-of-the-art facility is designed to promote a multi-disciplinary and highly collaborative approach to education, research and clinical practice, driven by teamwork and a passion for translating research into real-world solutions. It promotes the concept of "Exercise and Nutrition as Medicine" for patients with various diseases and/or disorders. This project benefits from a close partnership between UCCS and Common Spirit Health that brings together a unique and unparalleled combination of clinical practice, undergraduate and graduate education, combined with clinical, faculty and student research. The benefits are numerous, including dedicated space specifically designed to foster collaboration in this first-of-its-kind facility.

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is one of four campuses in the University of Colorado system and is home to over 9,000 undergraduate and 1,800 graduate students. We have a strong focus in fueling student success by creating, using, and maintaining a multitude of different offices and programs. Overall, UCCS is constantly focused of preparing our students to have success in the future, and we understand that every single employee on our campus has a significant effect on that focus. Find more information about working at UCCS here: https://hr.uccs.edu/work-at-uccs.

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Job Competencies:

• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficient in English

Work Location: Hybrid

This position has been determined to be exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

What We Offer:

Salary Range: Generally starting at $50,000 - $55,000 for Assistant Teaching Professor rank and $57,000 - $59,000 for Associate Teaching Professor rank.

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs offers excellent benefits, some of which include:

• Medical insurance, with the lowest cost option being $0 to the employee
• Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance
• Generous paid vacation and sick time accruals (14.67 hours of vacation and 10 hours of sick accrued per month, prorated if part-time)
• Mandatory retirement plans. Employees contribute 5% of their annual compensation. CU doubles that and contributes 10%
• Tuition Assistant Benefit available to you or a dependent
• Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of employment
• Faculty Housing Assistance Program

Tentative Search Timeline:

• Priority will be given to applications submitted by November 3, 2024. However, this posting will remain open until filled.
• The potential dates for interviews with the search committee will be the week of December 9, 2024.
• The potential dates for interviews with the supervisor and appointing authority will be the week of February 2025.
• The potential employee start date is August 2025.

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs is committed to providing a safe and productive learning, living and working community. To assist in achieving this goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history check.

UCCS is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, the University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation or political philosophy in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs. Alternative formats of this ad can be provided upon request for individuals with disabilities by contacting the Office of Human Resources at (719) 255-3372.

The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

Qualifications

Please note that while the position details both required qualifications as well as preferred qualifications below, we want applicants to be aware that they do not need to have all of the desired skills and experience to be considered for this position. If you meet the minimum qualifications, have passion for the work, along with experience in a related field, you are encouraged to apply. We encourage on-the-job training for any additional skills or knowledge that become relevant to the position.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in human physiology, nutrition, exercise sciences or closely related discipline.
• To be considered for the rank of Associate Teaching Professor: four years of full time teaching experience in a closely related department at an accredited institution of higher education is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two or more years of professional practice in a clinical setting.
• Scholarly publications and/or presentations demonstrating expertise in human physiology, nutrition, exercise science or closely related discipline.

Physical Requirements:

While performing duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk. Employee is occasionally required to have long periods of sitting, moderate bending, moderate energy requirements and fine motor skills. Talking and hearing within normal range. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the established essential functions and meet the physical and environment demands described satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability, physical and environmental conditions required of the employee on the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, physical and environmental demands.

Applicants with disabilities: If you have a mental or physical impairment, which limits one of your major life activities (e.g. walking, hearing, seeing, speaking, breathing, or learning) and require special accommodations for testing or interviewing, it is your responsibility to notify the office scheduling the interview or test at least 3 working days before the interview or test date. If you need special accommodations at the work site, you must notify the appointing authority or Human Resources.