Instructor or Assistant Professor (CHP Dietetics and Nutrition)
Summary of Job Duties
The Department of Dietetics and Nutrition houses two academic programs: Master of Science Dietetics Internship (MSDI) and Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition (MSCN). The MSDI program is offered on both the UAMS Little Rock and North West Arkansas Campuses. The Program Director reports directly to the chair of the Department of Dietetics and Nutrition. The program director is part of the dietetics and nutrition faculty and will actively participate in team meetings and long-term planning for both the MSDI and MSCN programs.
Qualifications
- Current Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Certification
- Master’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Minimum of five (5) years of recent clinical experience
- Experience precepting dietetic supervised practice rotations
- Demonstrated university teaching proficiency in dietetics and nutrition
- Knowledge of current, emerging, and future trends in dietetics and nutrition
- Excellent management and supervisory skills
- Strong interpersonal skills, working effectively with preceptors throughout the state as well as other faculty and staff in the college and university
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
Responsibilities
- Maintains program compliance to ACEND accreditation standards
- Maintains accurate records and prepares reports for accreditation
- Assuring effective program operations
- Participate in recruiting efforts on and off campus
- Overseeing ongoing program assessment
- Participating in budget planning
- Plans and conducts advisory committee meetings
- Maintaining current knowledge of professional discipline and educational methodologies through continuing professional development
- Assuming the leadership role in the continued development of the program, faculty, and staff.
Salary Information
Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience
Required Documents to Apply
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Curriculum Vitae
- List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)
Optional Documents
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements
This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification).