Instructor or Assistant Professor (CHP Dietetics and Nutrition)

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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.

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Minimum Qualifications:

• 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

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Primary responsibilities of the program director include:

• 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 and

• Assuming the leadership role in the continued development of the program, faculty, and staff.

• Your responsibilities as a faculty member will include:

• 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.

Salary Information:

Required Documents to Apply:

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Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.