Instructor or Assistant Professor (CHP Dietetics and Nutrition)

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences•Little Rock, AR

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The College of Health Professions (CHP) at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) seeks applicants for the full-time (12 months) faculty and Program Director position for the Master of Science in Dietetics (MSDI) program in the Department of Dietetics and Nutrition. Salary and academic rank are commensurate with qualifications and college promotion and tenure criteria. The Department of Dietetics and Nutrition houses two academic programs: Master of Science Dietetics Internship (MSDI) and Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition (MSCN). The MSCN program is offered 100% online. The MSDI program is offered on both the UAMS Little Rock and North West Arkansas Campuses. The Program Director reports directly to the chair of the Department of Dietetics and Nutrition. The program director is part of the dietetics and nutrition faculty and will actively participate in team meetings and long-term planning for both the MSDI and MSCN programs.

Requirements

Current Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Certification
Master’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics
Minimum of five (5) years of recent clinical experience
Experience precepting dietetic supervised practice rotations
Demonstrated university teaching proficiency in dietetics and nutrition
Knowledge of current, emerging, and future trends in dietetics and nutrition
Excellent management and supervisory skills
Strong interpersonal skills, working effectively with preceptors throughout the state as well as other faculty and staff in the college and university
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Responsibilities

Maintains program compliance to ACEND accreditation standards
Maintains accurate records and prepares reports for accreditation
Assuring effective program operations
Participate in recruiting efforts on and off campus
Overseeing ongoing program assessment
Participating in budget planning
Plans and conducts advisory committee meetings
Maintaining current knowledge of professional discipline and educational methodologies through continuing professional development
Assuming the leadership role in the continued development of the program, faculty, and staff.
Design and deliver instruction in area(s) of expertise
Contribute to program and curriculum assessment and planning activities
Supervising students in clinical practicum requirements
Effectively evaluates student performance (provides timely feedback, addresses weaknesses, develops appropriate remediation for student success)
Academic Advising of students
Engage in scholarly and service activities consistent with university, college and expectation for core faculty
Other responsibilities as assigned.