Clinical Assistant Professor

About the role

The University of South Carolina (USC) Arnold School of Public Health seeks a Clinical Assistant Professor for the Master of Science in Performance Nutrition and Dietetics (MS/PND) program. This position focuses on coordinating supervised experience courses and supporting the program's development.

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinate and teach MS/PND program supervised experience courses
• Aid in program data collection and maintain relationships with preceptors
• Mentor graduate students in the program
• Oversee and manage coordination of supervised experience rotations
• Cultivate meaningful learning experiences for students within the program
• Serve as a custodian of preceptor-student relations

Requirements

• Registered Dietitian/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN) credential
• Master’s degree in nutrition, dietetics, exercise science, or a related field by August 16, 2026
• Experience mentoring and/or precepting
• Post-credentialing professional dietetics experience
• Relevant dietetics experience

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to serving as a custodian of preceptor-student relations
• Ability to support the program director in cultivating meaningful learning experiences for students
• Experience overseeing and managing coordinated supervised experience rotations

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to mentor and guide graduate students
• Knowledge of dietetics and performance nutrition practices

Benefits

• Health and life insurance
• Retail retirement programs
• Paid tuition
• Dependent scholarships
• Annual leave
• Sick leave
• 13 paid holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development opportunities

Pay

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This is a full-time, 12-month faculty position.