Program Director/Faculty of Nutrition and Dietetics
About The Position
Radford University offers a Bachelor of Science in Foods and Nutrition, including an ACEND accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD). The program is currently housed in the College of Education and Human Development, with plans to transition to the Waldron College of Health and Human Services by 2030. Radford University invites applications for a full time faculty position in Foods and Nutrition. The position may be appointed as Special Purpose Faculty or Tenure Track Faculty, depending on the candidate’s qualifications and experience. The faculty member will teach across the Foods and Nutrition curriculum and the ACEND accredited DPD program commencing August 2026.
Requirements
- Education: Earned Master’s degree in Nutrition or closely related discipline.
- Experience: Minimum three (3) years of professional experience post credentialing.
- Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations: Interested candidates must hold the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential
- Education: Earned Terminal degree (Ph.D. or nutrition-related practice doctorate)
- Experience: Minimum three (3) years of professional experience post credentialing. Experience in teaching college-level classes in traditional classroom and distance education format. Experience with research, publications and other scholarly activity.
- Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations: Interested candidates must hold the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of ACEND accreditation standards
- Experience teaching at the collegiate level
- Experience leading an accredited DPD program
Responsibilities
- Provide direct oversight for all academic and administrative matters
- Promote the program and enhance its visibility, recruit and retain students, and manage the day-to-day logistics of the program
- Coordinate all aspects of the DPD, including admissions, progression, retention, and completion
- Manage student records, including verification statements
- Ensure the timely submission of accreditation reports, fees, curriculum updates, assessment data, and all required documentation
- Supervise the process of maintaining ACEND accreditation
- Maintain compliance with all ACEND accreditation standards
- Teach undergraduate courses in nutrition, dietetics, and related areas
- Advise and mentor students through academic and professional development
- Provide academic advising
- Provide opportunities for students such as making special contributions toward establishing clinical programs, assisting and supporting students’ scholarly work (e.g., research, creative activities, presentations, and publications)
- Engage in professional and/or scholarly activity in the field
- Obtains or maintains licensure, certification or similar credentials by accumulating continuing education units or credits.
- Participate in service to the department, college, and university
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
