About this opportunity
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center lists this Faculty Position - Department of Clinical Nutrition opportunity in dallas, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
The position includes teaching, and developing the associated graduate curriculum, in the MCN-CP and MS-NH programs. Assigned classes may be in person or online. Responsibilities also include advising graduate students, clinical research, clinical service, as well as departmental, school, and university committee service. Nutrition faculty model academic, clinical and research expertise, in addition to innovative teaching and learning opportunities.
Candidates are expected to make professional contributions and engage in service. The successful candidate will demonstrate a solid commitment to accessibility, inclusiveness, and academic excellence.
Essential Job Functions
Teaches assigned course(s) by delivering appropriate course content to students, preparing course materials and lesson plans, grading student work, providing students with robust feedback in a timely manner, and addressing students’ questions and concerns
Prepares and maintains course site in the learning management system for dissemination of course materials, assessments, and grades
Maintains accurate records of student attendance, academic achievement and performance in accordance with university policies and procedures
Distributes to each student, in each course, via the learning management system, a university-approved syllabus that includes course objectives, texts, attendance policy and materials required for course and evaluation criteria
Communicates early with the student, department chair, and academic counselor for any student in danger of failure or in need of individual counseling, using appropriate university systems
Assists with scheduling of clinical rotations including serving as liaison to clinical sites, facilitating student on-boarding at clinical sites, and managing students at clinical sites.
Serves as clinical preceptor for students as needed
Refers students to appropriate university sources for information, guidance, financial assistance, career services, library services, academic support, accessibility services, counseling, and other support services
Attends faculty orientation and meetings, as requested by the department, school, or university
Attends graduation each December
Performs other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Master's degree in nutrition & dietetics or a related field of study
Registered Dietitian credential
Successful candidates must be committed to working effectively with diverse student populations
Preferred Qualifications
Terminal degree in nutrition & dietetics or a related field of study
Qualified candidates must live or relocate within a daily commuting distance of the UT Southwestern campus location upon hire.
UTSouthwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. Asan equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis ofrace, color, religion, national origin, sex,sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression,age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.
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Benefits
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copay
Paid Time Off, available day one
Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Paid Parental Leave Benefit
Wellness programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
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Worksite address
dallas, TX, 75215, US
Who can apply
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