Clinical Dietitian, Open Rank - (Clinical) Faculty

Clinical Dietitian, Open Rank - (Clinical) Faculty Details Clinical Dietitian - Open Rank - (Clinical) Faculty University of Utah, College of Health Department of Nutrition and Integrative Physiology We seek individuals with strong clinical expertise in nutrition and metabolic health and a demonstrated commitment to interprofessional, team-based education, experiential learning, student mentorship, and high-quality patient care. The successful candidate will play a central role in educating, precepting, and mentoring students across clinical and allied health professional programs within University of Utah Health student-led clinics. This is a full-time Clinical Dietitian faculty appointment in the Department of Nutrition and Integrative Physiology, a (Clinical) Track, Career-Line faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor (Clinical), Associate Professor (Clinical), or Professor (Clinical), depending on experience. Responsibilities Provide direct outpatient clinical nutrition care within interprofessional student-led clinics, including follow-up as appropriate, while supervising and mentoring students in inpatient-centered, culturally responsive practice. Provide longitudinal mentoring to students across interprofessional health professional programs—including medicine (MD), dietetics, and other allied health disciplines—engaged in clinic-based learning, patient care, and scholarly or capstone projects related to nutrition and metabolic health. Provide direct clinical precepting and supervision of students in student-led clinic settings, including real-time mentoring during patient encounters, case discussions, and care planning. Demonstrate and promote the value of team-based, interdisciplinary care by modeling collaborative clinical practice within student-led clinics and educational settings. Work collaboratively with the Director and faculty of the Coordinated Master’s Program in Dietetics and other faculty partners to support supervised practice experiences and alignment with educational competencies. Serve on focused area of study and thesis committees, including as chair for projects related to clinical nutrition and patient-centered care. Provide guest lectures and instructional sessions for health professional learners in areas of clinical and professional expertise, as needed. Contribute to the design, coordination, and continuous improvement of clinic-based educational experiences, including consistency of training, learner evaluation, and quality improvement across student-led clinic sites. Attend departmental meetings and functions as appropriate. Represent the Department of Nutrition and Integrative Physiology and the University of Utah through professional service, community outreach, and engagement with relevant professional organizations. Participate in the ongoing review and implementation of ACEND accreditation standards related to clinical training, knowledge, and competencies. Minimum Qualifications Master of Science (MS) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Nutrition Science or a related field. Credentialed as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), with current State of Utah licensure or eligibility to obtain licensure within one month of employment. Minimum of two years of outpatient clinical nutrition experience. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary, team-based clinical environments. Preferred Qualifications Established record of delivering high-quality, student-centered instruction, mentoring, or clinical precepting. Demonstrated effectiveness in mentoring students or early-career health professionals. Three to five years of inpatient and/or outpatient clinical nutrition experience. Experience teaching or instructing in higher education or professional training programs. Experience working with diverse patient populations and learners. Experience leading engaging group-based nutrition education sessions. Strong communication skills, with the ability to envision and implement educational or clinical innovations. Fluency in Spanish or another language commonly spoken by patient populations served. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. 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