Assistant/Associate Professor, Department of Family and Consumer Sciences; Dietetics Program
About The Position
The University seeks a qualified Dietetic Internship (DI) Director for a 12-month faculty appointment. This position provides leadership for the Dietetic Internship program and includes responsibilities in teaching, program administration, and service. The DI Director teaches Dietetic Internship courses and 1–2 undergraduate courses in accordance with SACSCOC instructional standards, while supporting high-quality instruction and student learning. The DI Director is responsible for the overall administration and management of the Dietetic Internship program, ensuring full compliance with Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) standards. Duties include program planning and evaluation; development and implementation of policies and procedures; student recruitment, advisement, evaluation, and counseling; coordination with faculty and preceptors; maintenance of accreditation and student records; oversight of continuous program assessment; and timely submission of documentation required for graduates’ eligibility for the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) credentialing examination. The Director also ensures year-round coverage of program leadership responsibilities. In addition, the DI Director participates in service activities that support the University, the profession, and the broader community. Service may include department, college, and university committee work, administrative assignments, professional engagement, promotion of the program and participation in department recruitment events, contributions to student and faculty life at the institutional, regional, or national level, and other duties assigned by the Department Chairperson.
Requirements
- Terminal degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a closely related health-related field. If the terminal degree is not specifically in Nutrition or Dietetics, a Master's Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics is required.
- Credentialed as a Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
- Demonstrated prior teaching experience at the college/university level.
- Ability to work with a diverse population of students and colleagues.
- Strong educational preparation, teaching, scholarship, and research experience at the college/university level.
- Relevant post-credentialing work experience in the field of nutrition and dietetics.
- Experience with ACEND-accredited programs or supervised practice education.
- Demonstrated knowledge/experience working in the discipline.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient technology skills to include computer literacy.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as required.
- ABD considered if completed by August 2026.
Nice To Haves
- Prior teaching experience at an HBCU.
- Scholarly work/research in food and mood/food is medicine.
- Curricula development/management.
- Student advising.
- Scholarly research.
- Doctorate preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provides leadership for the Dietetic Internship program.
- Teaches Dietetic Internship courses and 1-2 undergraduate courses.
- Supports high-quality instruction and student learning.
- Responsible for the overall administration and management of the Dietetic Internship program, ensuring full compliance with ACEND standards.
- Program planning and evaluation.
- Development and implementation of policies and procedures.
- Student recruitment, advisement, evaluation, and counseling.
- Coordination with faculty and preceptors.
- Maintenance of accreditation and student records.
- Oversight of continuous program assessment.
- Timely submission of documentation for graduates' eligibility for the CDR credentialing examination.
- Ensures year-round coverage of program leadership responsibilities.
- Participates in service activities that support the University, the profession, and the broader community.
- Department, college, and university committee work.
- Administrative assignments.
- Professional engagement.
- Promotion of the program and participation in department recruitment events.
- Contributions to student and faculty life at the institutional, regional, or national level.
- Other duties assigned by the Department Chairperson.
Benefits
- Optional Retirement Plan (ORP) with immediate vesting, portability, and investment choice.
- Virginia Retirement System (VRS) with defined benefit pension and lifetime monthly income.
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP).
- 403(b) (TIAA).
- Comprehensive medical & dental plans.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Paid annual and sick leave.
- Paid state and federal holidays.
- Employer-paid life insurance.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
