Clinical Assistant Professor of Nutrition & Dietetics

About the role

Tarleton State University, a distinguished Doctoral National Comprehensive University, invites applications for the position of Clinical Assistant Professor of Nutrition & Dietetics in the Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences and Nutrition Science.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver lectures, seminars, and/or laboratory offerings to undergraduate and/or graduate students, which may include general education core curriculum.
• Select instructional materials, design assessments such as exams, quizzes, papers, etc., and assess student performance.
• Engage students in active learning, foster critical thinking skills, and provide opportunities for discussion, collaboration, and hands-on learning.
• Provide academic support and guidance to students through office hours, feedback on assignments, and mentoring.
• Adhere to university policies, academic integrity standards, and accreditation requirements related to teaching responsibilities.
• Incorporate innovative teaching methods, technologies, and pedagogical approaches to enhance student learning and engagement.
• Collaborate with colleagues, departmental faculty, and university staff to coordinate course offerings, share resources, and contribute to program development and improvement.
• Participate in institutional service roles including but not limited to, college committees, advisory committees, student/faculty recruitment, and mentoring of new and part-time faculty.

Requirements

• Earned Doctoral degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Clinical Nutrition, or a closely related field with a minimum of 18 graduate semester credit hours in the subject area from an accredited university.
• Note: In exceptional cases, outstanding professional experience and demonstrated contributions to the teaching discipline may be presented in lieu of a terminal degree.
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential (or eligibility at time of appointment).
• Minimum of two (2) years of professional practice experience in nutrition and dietetics.
• Demonstrated ability to teach, mentor, or supervise students in academic or clinical settings.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and understanding of disciplinary subject matter at a level adequate for graduate-level instruction.
• Demonstrate the potential for effective instruction as evaluated by their peers, department head, and college dean.
• Written and oral communication skills sufficient to conduct effective teaching.
• Ability to interact with students, staff, and faculty in a professional, collegial, and collaborative manner.

Skills

• Knowledge of disciplinary subject matter at a level adequate for graduate-level instruction.
• Ability to interact with students, staff, and faculty in a professional, collegial, and collaborative manner.

Benefits

• No benefits provided.

Pay

Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Work hours: Mon-Fri; 8 AM-5 PM or as work and teaching requirements indicate. May be assigned to teach at various campus locations or through approved instructional modalities, as determined by the institution based on operational needs.