Course Instructor - Food and Nutritional Sciences

Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.

About Us

The Brescia School of Food and Nutritional Sciences offers programs in two areas of expertise, Foods and Nutrition and Family Studies and Human Development. Our Family Studies and Human Development undergraduate programs offer students an interdisciplinary education, which includes exploring societal factors that inform individuals, couples, and families’ experiences and gaining skills to positively impact families in our community. Our curriculum embodies a commitment to experiential, reflective, and transformative learning, and provides an extensive offering of courses that encompasses all areas of family studies and human development. The School has excellent teaching and research facilities and through our institutional and community partnerships, offers a practical education to meet recognized qualifications in both professional and education sectors.

Course Information

A study of nutritional requirements from conception to senescence. Discussion of food habits and nutrition intervention programs in relation to the stages of the lifecycle. Please Note: This course is 100% online and asynchronous. You will also be co-teaching with another instructor.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for all activities associated with the successful delivery of the course, including but not limited to: developing, preparing, and delivering the course; setting and marking examinations, assessing the academic work of students, and reporting grades.
Candidates must be willing to undertake training as required by the Employer including, but not limited to, training in respect of health and safety, harassment and discrimination, and legislated service standards.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will hold at least a master’s degree in a nutrition-related field — Ph.D. (completed or in progress) preferred; registration with the College of Dietitians of Ontario and/or practical work experience in food and nutrition are assets; university-level teaching experience in the subject area preferred.

Applying at Western

In submitting your application, candidates should attach a curriculum vitae and evidence of successful teaching, together with the names and contact information of qualified individuals who could be contacted about their teaching experience and ability.
In accordance with the Faculty Collective Agreement, consideration of applicants will include an assessment of previous performance, experience, and qualifications, including qualifications which go beyond the requirements for the position. Applicants should have fluent written and oral communication skills in English.
Course offerings could be assigned to the workload of full-time faculty or to part-time faculty with seniority or preference rights in accordance with the Faculty Collective Agreement, or left unfilled based on operational/enrolment requirements. All positions are subject to budget approval.

Western Values Diversity

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone 519-661-2194.

Please Note:

Recent Western graduates who are foreign nationals may be eligible to work on campus. Please refer to the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website under Post-Graduation Employment at http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/index.asp.