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JOB TITLE:
Assistant Lecturer/Program Assistant Director for the Graduate
Program in Nutrition and Dietetics (GPND), Family and Consumer
Sciences
JOB PURPOSE:
Instructional and program support for the Human Nutrition &
Food/Dietetics unit, Family & Consumer Sciences
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Primary responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses in
Human Nutrition and Food and the Graduate Program in Nutrition
& Dietetics (GPND). These courses may include 1) food
production/management; 2) professionalism in dietetics; 3)
community nutrition; and 4) therapeutic nutrition. Additional
courses as part of the required teaching load may be negotiable
according to the applicant's background and expertise. Other
essential duties include program coordination for the GPND which is
governed by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition
and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Responsibilities include coordination of academic progression and
GPND student learning experiences, preceptor and site rotation
support, and assisting with accreditation requirements.
SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:
Responsibilities will also include contributing to professional,
departmental, and university service activities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Earned master's degree in human nutrition, nutrition science, or
related area
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)
• Minimum of three years professional experience post
credentialing
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Earned doctorate or >5 years post-credentialing
experience
• Experience with college/university-level teaching; program
assessment and/or management
• Professional involvement in the Academy of Nutrition and
Dietetics and/or state affiliate
• Experience as a preceptor for dietetic students
• Effective communication and collaborative skills that facilitate
an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and all-around positive
environment
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:
Complete the online application. The department additionally
requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete
application:
• Letter of application/statement of interest
• Description of experience and goals in teaching and advising
(either as part of the letter or as a separate teaching
statement)
• Curriculum Vitae
• Contact information for four professional references (name,
title, address, phone, and email)
WORK LOCATION:
On-Campus: This position provides vital support to
campus customers, and the successful candidate must be available to
work and perform essential job functions on campus, understanding
our location is at 7,220 feet above sea level.
WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS:
The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the United
States, as sponsorship for any work authorization or work visas is
not available for this position.
Starting date: January 19, 2027 (or as
negotiated)
This position will remain open until filled. Complete
applications received by 8/31/2026 will receive full
consideration.
Contact information:
Jill Fabricius Keith, PhD, RDN
Search Committee Chair
jkeith5@uwyo.edu or 307-766-5248
HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a
protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act
(ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an
accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at
307-766-2377 or email
jobapps@uwyo.edu.
ABOUT LARAMIE:
The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a charming town of
30,000 residents nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West.
The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its only 4-year
university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research, and
outreach with state-of-the-art facilities and strong community
ties. We invite you to learn more about Laramie by visiting the
About Laramie website.
Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie
offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close
proximity to Colorado's Front Range and the metropolitan Denver
area. Laramie's beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor
enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually.
For more information about the region, please visit
http://visitlaramie.org/
Job Identification: 261708
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Job Schedule: Full Time
Locations: 16 & Gibbon, Laramie, WY, 82071, US
Posted Salary Range: $68,000.00
Schedule (Hours Per Week): 40
Travel: No
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