Assistant/Associate Professor of Nutrition and Dietetics

Number of Vacancies: 1

Area of Consideration: Open to the Public

Position Status: Full-Time, Regular

Pay Plan, Series & Grade: Commensurate with rank and experience

Salary Range: Minimum salary for an Assistant Professor is $79,000. Minimum salary for an Associate Professor is $88,000

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Location: 4200 Connecticut Ave., NW

Brief Description of Duties

The Assistant or Associate Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics in the University of the District of Columbia, College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability and Environmental Sciences (CAUSES) engages the scholarly activities of teaching, research, and service, to prepare innovative, evidence-based nutrition practitioners to be research and community engagement leaders by advocating for nutritional status, health, and wellness improvement in diverse and underserved communities.

This position requires the faculty member to:

1. Teach undergraduate and graduate courses with content specific to medical nutrition therapy, community/public health nutrition, nutrition assessment, counseling/behavior change, and food/nutrition security.
2. Serve as a Coordinator for the Nutrition and Dietetics Graduate Program Clerkship to manage contracts and affiliation agreements with internal and external sites, organize and track student placements, and facilitate communication, orientation, and evaluation processes for students and preceptors to support high-quality experiential learning.
3. Publish peer-reviewed articles in the field of nutrition and dietetics.
4. Initiate, build, and sustain a nationally recognized, innovative research agenda.
5. Engage students in research and community-oriented activities relevant to the field.
6. Work with students to plan and implement effective leadership development opportunities both in and outside of the classroom.
7. Serve as an advisor or committee member for capstone projects, theses, and dissertations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Utilize a variety of assessment techniques to ensure achievement of student learning outcomes.
2. Utilize a variety of instructional delivery methods, including online learning, social media, and portfolios, to provide educational content and opportunities supported by evidence-based research and individual expertise.
3. Work collaboratively with the Department Chair, Associate Dean, Program Director, Program faculty, other academic units, CAUSES land-grant programs as well as with District of Columbia (DC) agencies and service providers.
4. Perform student advisement, hold office hours, and perform course reviews with appropriate corrective/enhancement actions.
5. Contribute to our land-grant mission through outreach and engagement with students, land-grant program staff, and key community stakeholders.

Minimum Job Requirements

1. Doctoral degree (e.g., PhD, DCN, DrPH, EdD) in Nutrition, Food Science, Health Science, Public Health, Organizational Leadership, or related area.
2. Active status as a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist credentialed by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
3. Licensure as a dietitian in the United States and the ability to obtain licensure in DC within one year of hire.
4. Three years of professional practice experience in medical nutrition therapy, community/public health nutrition, and/or food systems.
5. Strong interpersonal skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills.
6. Demonstrated record of teaching, research, program planning, and problem-solving skills.

A candidate for appointment to the rank of  Associate Professor shall be required to meet the following qualifications:

• An earned doctorate or the highest appropriate credential in the field of specialization, or experience and achievements comparable to the doctorate
• A record of scholarship and professional growth
• At least five (5) years of full-time teaching experience in an institution of higher education, including three (3) years as an Assistant Professor. (Community college experience preferred).Appropriate professional experience and achievements may be substituted when formal teaching experience is limited or absent.

A candidate for appointment to the rank of  Assistant Professor shall be required to meet the following qualifications:

• An appropriate terminal degree or agree to complete this degree within a period of time to be specified in the terms of the initial contract
• At least three (3) years of full-time teaching experience, including two (2) years in an institution of higher education.
• Appropriate professional experience and achievements may be substituted when formal teaching experience is limited or absent. When formal teaching experience is limited or absent, the candidate shall be required to demonstrate verifiable potential for effective teaching.

Information to Applicant

Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is in the collective bargaining unit represented by National Education Association (NEA) and you may be required to pay an agency service fee through direct payroll deduction.

Employment Benefits: Selectee will be eligible for health and life insurance, annual (vacation) and sick leave and will be covered under the University of the District of Columbia' s retirement plan (TIAA-CREF).

Equal Opportunity Employer: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived actual race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, marital status, personal appearance, genetic information, familial status, source of income, status as a victim of an intrafamily offense, place of residence or business, or status as a covered veteran, as provided for and to the extent required by District and Federal statutes and regulations. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act. In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

Veterans Preference:  Applicants claiming veterans preference must submit official proof at the time of application.

Residency Preference: A person applying for a position who is a bona fide District resident at the time of application for the position, may be awarded a 10-point residency preference over non-District applicants, unless the person declines the preference points. If selected, the person shall be required to present no less than 8 proofs of bona fide District residency on or before the effective date of the appointment and maintain such residency for 7 consecutive years from the effective date of the appointment. Failure to maintain bona fide District residency for the 7-year period will result in forfeiture of employment.

Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.

Background Investigation: Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation. The determination of a "satisfactory background investigation" is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia. The University may refuse to hire a finalist, rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.

Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment, resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore, if selected for employment a UDC application will be required.

Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia, Office of Talent Management only.

Contact Information:  All inquiries related to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a full version of the University’s EO Policy Statement, please visit: opportunity/ .