Nutrition Faculty

Shenandoah University•Winchester, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Shenandoah University’s School of Health Professions invites applications for a full-time, twelve-month career-contract track faculty position in its Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics Program. The position is at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank and is based in the Health Professions Building in Winchester, Virginia. The 21-month graduate program includes Fall, Spring, and Summer sessions in the first year and Fall and Spring sessions in the second year. Instruction combines face-to-face, hybrid, and online delivery, with competency-based learning, supervised practice, and experiential learning. The ACEND-accredited program is scheduled to launch in Fall 2026. The faculty member will direct supervised experiential learning and coordinate supervised practice, teach two courses in each Fall, Spring, and Summer session, and contribute to curriculum development, accreditation assessment, student advising and mentorship, scholarship, service, recruitment and retention, and interprofessional education. The role also includes participation in on-campus activities and university events as needed. Shenandoah University is a private university in Winchester, Virginia, committed to academic excellence, interdisciplinary collaboration, student-centered learning, experiential learning, community engagement, and professional preparation. The university and School of Health Professions emphasize ethical, collaborative, evidence-based practice and an inclusive environment. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; the university is not currently able to sponsor international visas. A pre-employment background check is required, and a satisfactory driving record may be required as a condition of hire.

Requirements

Graduation from an ACEND-accredited Nutrition and Dietetics program.
Must be a Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.
Active membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Demonstrated engagement in scholarship appropriate for a teaching-focused academic role, such as clinically relevant or educational scholarship, or participation in field-related research activities.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to foster inclusive learning environments, support diverse student needs, and collaborate effectively within academic and clinical communities.
Authorization to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
A pre-employment background check is required.
A satisfactory driving record may be required as a condition of hire.

Nice To Haves

A doctoral degree is preferred.
At least two years of clinical nutrition therapy experience is preferred.
At least two years of post-baccalaureate teaching experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Direct supervised experiential learning activities and coordinate supervised practice for students in the graduate Nutrition and Dietetics program.
Teach two courses in each Fall, Spring, and Summer session.
Participate in additional on-campus activities as needed, including faculty meetings, program planning, service commitments, and university events.
Participate in curriculum development and ongoing revision to align with ACEND standards, evidence-based practice, and the future of Dietetics practice.
Participate in assessment and data collection required for ACEND accreditation.
Provide academic advising and mentoring to students throughout didactic and experiential learning activities.
Support student professional development and success, taking diverse learning styles and backgrounds into account.
Engage in ongoing scholarly activity consistent with career-contract faculty expectations.
Mentor and support student research and capstone projects.
Contribute to a culture of scholarship within the Division of Nutrition and Dietetics and School of Health Professions.
Participate in service activities at the division, school, university, and professional levels.
Engage in professional and community service that supports the mission and visibility of the Division of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Collaborate with faculty in other health profession programs to support interprofessional education and collaborative learning.
Participate in interprofessional education workshops sponsored by the School of Health Professions.
Participate in recruitment, retention, and student success initiatives.
Support program and university diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in Nutrition and Dietetics education.