Chaminade University of Honolulu · 1 day ago
Program Director for Nutrition Programs & Professor
Honolulu, HI
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$97K/yr - $110K/yr
3+ years expChaminade University of Honolulu is seeking a qualified candidate to fill a position of Program Director to oversee an anticipated Future Education Model Graduate Program in Nutrition and Dietetics as well as a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Bachelor of Science in Public Health. The role involves teaching, curriculum development, and providing oversight for the Nutrition and Dietetics programs.
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Responsibilities
Teach the required work load credits per semester as assigned
Actively participate in division and university related activities and committees, the accreditation process, curriculum development, and scholarship (teaching, grant writing, research, publishing, and community service)
Advise students
Adhere to duties as described in the Faculty Handbook
Develop a professional development plan and demonstrate a trajectory that promotes scholarship, community service and life-long learning
Remain current in the latest industry practices, standards, equipment, research, and technology
Any other Duties as assigned by the Deans of the School of Nursing and Health Professions
Serve as the Program Director for Nutrition and Dietetics including an anticipated Future Education Model graduate program. Program Director responsibilities include:
Provision or delegation of responsibilities to assure year-round coverage of director responsibilities in the absence of the director or in cases where the director’s full-time appointment does not cover all 12 months. In programs where the program director assigns some responsibilities to other individuals, the director must ensure that all program director responsibilities are accomplished throughout the year
Development of policies and procedures for effectively managing all components of the program and to ensure fair, equitable and considerate treatment of prospective and enrolled students (such as program admission, retention and completion policies)
Student recruitment, advisement, evaluation and counseling
Maintenance of program accreditation including:
Timely submission of fees, reports and requests for major program changes
Maintenance of the program’s student records, including student advising plans, supervised experiential learning hours and verification statements
Maintenance of complaints about the program received from students or others, including disposition of the complaint
On-going review of program’s curriculum to meet the accreditation standards
Communication and coordination with program faculty, preceptors and others involved with the program and its students
Facilitation of processes for continuous program evaluation; and
Timely submission of required documentation supporting the graduate's eligibility for a Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) credentialing exam
Qualification
Required
Doctoral Degree and a minimum of three years professional experience post credentialing or have earned a master's degree and have a minimum of five years professional experience post credentialing
Be credentialed as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist by the Commission of Dietetic Registration
The ability to create and facilitate a meaningful learning environment and demonstrate a willingness to teach a variety of nutrition and public health related course in diverse educational settings
Higher education teaching experience in classroom, online, and/or clinical settings
Demonstrate the potential for scholarly productivity
Experience working with culturally and ethnically diverse students
Proficient in the use of technology to support both in class and online learning environments
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact and work with a diverse faculty, staff, and student body at all levels of the university
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or related software, learning management systems (e.g. Canvas)
Ability to prioritize work and resources
Ability to meet deadlines
High integrity and ethical standards
Duties involve light work in an office and community setting and requires a minimum of physical effort with intermittent sitting, standing, climbing stairs, and walking inclines
Must be able to lift 20 pounds, walk the campus with ease, and have excellent motor skills
Must have finger dexterity
Must be able to communicate information and ideas so that others will understand
This is a full time, exempt position. Forty hours per week (M-F) will be the general rule
Must be willing and able to work occasional nights and weekends and a varying schedule
Observes all safety and health regulations and works in accordance with safe work procedures and policies of the University
The employee is expected to adhere to all University policies while employed
Preferred
Doctoral degree from a regionally accredited institution in Nutrition or a related field
Masters of Public Health degree in addition to Nutrition degrees preferred but not required
Company
Chaminade University of Honolulu
Chaminade University of Honolulu is a school in Honolulu.
201-500 employees
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Funding
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$10.62MKey Investors
Minority Business Development AgencyNational Science FoundationKosasa Foundation
2022-11-21Grant· $0.6M
2022-08-18Grant· $10M
2022-08-08Grant· $0.03M
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