"Assistant Clinical Professor/Assistant Clinical Lecturer - Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition & Health"

Job Description Summary

Assistant Clinical Professor/Lecturer to teach undergraduate courses in nutrition and/or dietetics, such as introduction to dietetics, lifespan nutrition and medical nutrition therapy; and provide service to the program, department, division, university and the profession. The position also includes serving as Director of the undergraduate dietetics program in nutrition and dietetics, which is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). This is a full-time, non-tenure-track, on-campus position that requires regular presence and active engagement on campus. The appointment will begin in August 2026.

Job Description

Assistant Clinical Professor/Lecturer to teach undergraduate courses in nutrition and/or dietetics, such as introduction to dietetics, lifespan nutrition and medical nutrition therapy; and provide service to the program, department, division, university and the profession. The position also includes serving as Director of the undergraduate dietetics program in nutrition and dietetics, which is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). This is a full-time, non-tenure-track, on-campus position that requires regular presence and active engagement on campus. The appointment will begin in August 2026.

Undergraduate dietetics program director responsibilities include:

• Development of policies and procedures for effectively managing all components of the program and to ensure fair, equitable and considerate treatment of prospective and enrolled students (such as program admission, retention and completion policies).
• Student recruitment, advisement, evaluation and counseling.
• Maintenance of program accreditation including:
  • Timely submission of fees, reports and requests for major program changes;
  • Maintenance of all program’s student records, including student advising plans, supervised practice and verification statements;
  • Maintenance of complaints about the program received from students or others, including disposition of the complaint;
  • On-going review of program’s curriculum to meet the accreditation standards;
  • Communication and coordination with program faculty, preceptors and others involved with the program and its students;
  • Facilitation of processes for continuous program evaluation; and
  • Timely submission of required documentation supporting the graduate's eligibility for a Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) credentialing exam.

Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health (KNH)

Faculty in the Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health provide a quality learning experience for students, supervise student research projects, and serve on program, department, division, and /or university committees.

The College of Education, Health, and Society (EHS)

The mission of the College of Education, Health, and Society at Miami University is to prepare transformative leaders. Through excellence in teaching, scholarship, and community partnerships, the college provides dynamic and innovative programs that encourage international perspectives. Our integrated human experience prepares graduates to generate knowledge, educate, serve, and promote well-being in diverse and global settings through ethical, democratic practices. Faculty members work in an environment that promotes a holistic approach to both teaching and research. They are encouraged to align their teaching, scholarship, and service in an interdisciplinary fashion in order to promote aggressive solutions to the issues faced by our society. The College of Education, Health, and Society seeks out opportunities for cross-departmental collaboration facilitated by the six departments in our division (Educational Leadership, Educational Psychology, Family Science and Social Work, Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health, Sport Leadership & Management and Teaching, Curriculum, and Educational Inquiry). We believe that the synergy from this comprehensive approach creates the kind of integrated human experience that is essential to excellence in research and teaching.

Miami University

Established in 1809, Miami University consistently ranks among the top national public universities for providing students with a superior education and exceptional value. Miami is located in the quintessential college town of Oxford, Ohio, with polytechnic campuses in Hamilton and Middletown, a learning center in West Chester, a European study center in Luxembourg, and a 100% virtual option in Miami Online. A comprehensive research university, Miami empowers students to engage with premiere teacher-scholars and benefit from a well-rounded liberal arts foundation and vibrant campus experience to develop lifelong skills for any career. With more than 240,000 high-achieving alumni, students gain access to an extensive and supportive community that opens doors globally and leads to amazing outcomes. With an ambition to effect meaningful change, Miami delivers the resources and experiences that prepare graduates to learn with purpose and lead with courage.

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. in nutrition or closely related field by date of appointment for the rank of Assistant Clinical Professor; Master’s degree in nutrition or a closely related field by the date of appointment for the rank of Assistant Clinical Lecturer. Be credentialed as a registered dietitian nutritionist by the Commission on Dietetic Registration; Have a minimum of five years of professional experience post-credentialing.

Consideration may be given to candidates who are familiar with ACEND accreditation guidelines; who have experience teaching dietetic-related courses at the college level; who hold current or willing to obtain licensure in Ohio through the Ohio Board of Dietetics; who have experience working with diverse populations in the clinical, community and/or food service/food service systems settings; and those who show evidence of the utilization of technology in teaching and/or experience with on-line teaching.

Required Application Documents

Submit Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, and Teaching Philosophy.

Special Instructions

For inquiries about the posting, contact Lydia Ballenger, MA, RDN, LD, FAND (ballenl@miamioh.edu). Screening of applications begins two weeks after the job posting and will continue until the position is filled. Appointment to begin August 2026.