Company description

A pioneer in natural medicine, Bastyr University is a nonprofit, private university that is at the forefront of developing leaders in natural health arts and sciences for the 21st-century. Bastyr offers graduate and undergraduate degrees in science-based natural medicine that integrates mind, body, spirit, and nature. The University is also a leader in conducting cutting-edge research in complementary and alternative medicine and in offering affordable natural healthcare services in its local communities.

Job description

Core Faculty #18-046

Department of Nutrition and Exercise Science

School of Natural Health Arts and Sciences

Culinary Arts and Nutrition

Bastyr University, a private regionally accredited institution, is accepting applications for a full time core faculty position in the Department of Nutrition and Exercise Science in the School of Natural Health Arts and Sciences at its Kenmore (15 miles North of Seattle), Washington campus.

Duties: Instructional duties and responsibilities include teaching graduate and undergraduate students in a variety of courses which may include culinary arts, food service management, nutrition, and/or food policy courses; offering a whole-food nutrition perspective within a natural health paradigm; contributing broad university service through student advising, committee work, scholarship and professional development.

Qualifications: Candidate must minimally have a master’s degree in Nutrition, Food Studies or related areas of study AND a culinary arts degree or successful completion of a culinary arts program with demonstrated excellence in teaching in both a classroom and teaching kitchen environment at the undergraduate and/or graduate level for a minimum of three (3) years. Preference may be given for candidates who are credentialed as RDNs, and for those with both classroom, demonstration and online experiences.

Hiring range: Preference will be given to candidates previously ranked as assistant or associate professor at a regionally accredited institution.

Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until July 15, 2018. Position will begin on September 1, 2018. Salary and ranking are dependent on qualifications and experience. Interested persons should refer to job #18-046 when submitting a letter of interest, curriculum vita, description of teaching philosophy and experience plus three references with contact information to jobs@bastyr.edu. Please, no phone calls or mailed application packages. Bastyr University offers a comprehensive benefits and competitive compensation package. For more information, please visit http://www.bastyr.edu/about/jobs/opportunities. EEO

Bastyr University believes that diversity is a crucial factor in achieving academic excellence and profoundly enriching the university experience. We are committed to maintaining a high-quality, diverse workforce representative of the populations that we serve. Our faculty and staff are committed to achieving our mission by educating students to be future leaders in the natural health arts and sciences. Bastyr University promotes a work environment that allows students, faculty and staff to develop their interests and talents while experiencing a sense of community and a commitment to diversity.

Bastyr University is an equal opportunity institution. We do not discriminate in matters of employment or participation in programs, services or benefits on the basis of gender, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, individuals with disabilities, genetic information, or veteran status. Our programs, services and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities. Please contact the university in advance if you require special accommodation due to a disability.

Special Note: All applicants must prove authorization to work in the United States at the time of a position offer. Individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. Any applicants requiring special assistance during the application process should contact the Human Resources department by phone (425) 602-3087 or fax (425) 602-3058 or email jobs@bastyr.edu

Compensation

this position is: contract

Application instructions

Deadline

no deadline