Assistant Professor - Clinical Nutrition

Job Description

Job Description

Title: Assistant Professor - Clinical Nutrition

Employee Classification: Assistant Professor

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: HSC-Provost & Exec VP

SubDivision-Department: HSC-UNT System College of Pharmacy

Department: HSC-Personalized Hlth & Well-Being-300860

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: $90,000.000

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: ORP Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.

We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.

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Department Summary

The Department of Personalized Health and Well-Being is offering innovative programs, including the MSLS and MSCN degrees. Our graduates will be equipped with the knowledge and clinical skills to collaborate effectively within interdisciplinary healthcare teams and to integrate behavior change theories into the delivery of medical nutrition therapy, preparing them to lead in advancing patient-centered, whole-person care.

Position Overview

The Department of Personalized Health and Well-Being, College of Health Professions, is seeking an experienced Registered Dietitian for a full-time, 12-month faculty position to teach in the Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition Coordinated Program (MSCN). The MSCN program prepares students to become Registered Dietitian Nutritionists. This position may be hybrid, combining remote and in-person responsibilities at the UNT Health Fort Worth campus. The faculty member will engage in innovative teaching, student mentorship, course and curriculum development, and continuous quality improvement. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to, contributing to the ACEND accreditation process, collaborating on research, and participating in service across the department, college, and university.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctoral degree (PhD or equivalent) in nutrition or a closely related field.
• Minimum two years of professional experience in the field of nutrition and dietetics.
• Evidence of scholarly activity, including research and publications.
• Experience teaching nutrition and dietetic courses or precepting dietetic interns.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of nutrition science, evidence-based practices, and current trends in clinical and community nutrition.
• Strong research skills, including study design, data analysis, scholarly writing, and presentations.
• Experience developing and delivering engaging online and in-person course content.
• Experience mentoring and advising students on career development, research, and professional growth.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to foster collaboration with faculty, students, and community partners.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency with educational technology and learning management systems for course delivery and student engagement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Credentialed as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.
• At least two years of professional experience as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.
• Experience teaching nutrition and dietetic courses or precepting dietetic interns.
• Commitment to the core Values and Behaviors of the UNT System.

Job Duties

• Teach graduate-level courses in the Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition program, including didactic and experiential learning. 
• Develop and maintain competence in distance education pedagogy and recommended practices.
• Develop and update course content to align with program goals, accreditation standards, and current evidence-based nutrition practice.
• Mentor and advise students in research projects, supervised practice, and professional development.
• Collaborate with faculty and community partners on research projects.
• Participate actively in departmental, college, and university committees and initiatives.
• Contribute to program assessment, continuous quality improvement, and ACEND accreditation activities.
• Represent the program through involvement in professional organizations and outreach efforts.

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Varies based on assignment.

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.