James Madison University ยท 2 months ago
Dietetics Assistant/Associate Professor & Applied Nutrition Graduate Program Coordinator
Harrisonburg, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelJames Madison University is a public institution situated in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley, known for its commitment to preparing students for meaningful lives. They are seeking a tenure-track Dietetics Assistant/Associate Professor to teach and coordinate the Applied Nutrition graduate program, while also engaging in scholarship and service activities.
AssociationNon Profit
Responsibilities
Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Dietetics (Didactic Program in Dietetics) and Applied Nutrition (Graduate Program)
Serve as the program coordinator to direct and maintain the ACEND-accredited Applied Nutrition graduate program
Lead programmatic curriculum development and assessment of the graduate program
Coordinate and oversee graduate supervised experiential learning sites
Advise undergraduate and graduate students, including graduate student capstone projects
Maintain scholarship and service activities at the department, college, university, and professional levels
Qualification
Required
Current Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist credential
An earned doctoral degree in nutrition and dietetics or a closely related field is required. ABD candidates may be considered with the requirement that the doctoral degree be completed within six months of the start date, with strong preference given to candidates who have already earned the degree
Record of clinical dietetics practice
Experience mentoring students in an academic or professional setting
Commitment to interprofessional education and effective teaching pedagogy
Record of evidence of scholarly agenda and professional development
Preferred
Record of experience or expertise in teaching a variety of nutrition and dietetics courses, including but not limited to medical nutrition therapy and clinical nutrition coursework
Record of leadership experiences in nutrition and dietetics; special consideration will be given to candidates with experience leading accredited programs or supervising students in supervised practice
Record of research and scholarly experience sufficient to meet department expectations
Evidence of professional service
Company
James Madison University
James Madison University offers programs on the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels with its primary emphasis on the undergraduate student.
Founded in 1908Harrisonburg, Virginia, USA
1001-5000 employees
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University Lecturer--CEO
Caroline Shelly
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