"Clinical Instructor Of Nutrition (.5 Fte)"

Position Summary

The Department of Nutrition at MSU Denver invites applications for a non tenure track Clinical Instructor of Nutrition (.5 FTE). This 9-month appointment has the opportunity to be renewed and will begin on January 1, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the recruitment and selection of interns.
• Precept new interns in the practice of medical nutrition therapy in an acute hospital setting. This includes orientation, training, evaluation and remediation with interns.
• Visit and assess intern progress and preceptor needs in other clinical settings.
• In conjunction with the Program Director, plan, coordinate and teach the orientation and skill development seminars.
• In conjunction with the Program Director, oversee and evaluate intern projects, assignments and presentations.
• Assist the Program Director in other supervised practice duties as needed including utilizing MyClinicalExchange for tracking interns and other software programs as needed.
• Remain competent and current through maintaining RDN credentials, self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses required by the supervisor.
• Ensure fair, equitable and considerate treatment of prospective and enrolled interns.
• Follow contractual obligations as outlined in the MSU Denver Faculty Employment Handbook.

Required Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Dietetics, Food & Nutrition, Food Science/Technology, Public Health Nutrition or other nutrition-related field
• Current Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential
• Minimum of three years professional experience in nutrition and dietetics since becoming an RDN

Preferred Qualifications

• Three years of experience as a clinical registered dietitian nutritionist in an acute care facility
• Recent experience as a clinical dietitian nutritionist in a HealthOne facility
• Experience providing medical nutrition therapy to high acuity patients
• Two years' experience working with dietetic and multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and other medical professionals
• Two years' experience in dietetics education including teaching dietetics courses, advising interns/students, and/or mentoring interns/students
• Familiarity and experience with online technologies

We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every preferred qualification. We are most interested in finding the candidate who will best contribute to our Department and the University.

Salary for Announcement

This is a half time (.5 FTE) position. The salary range for this .5 FTE faculty position is $29,000 - $34,000 at Lecturer rank. This range takes into account a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, education, specialty and training, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

MSU Denver offers excellent benefits that include medical, dental, retirement, tuition benefit, free RTD pass, and more.

Instructions to Apply

Interested applicants must apply online at MSU Denver's career site, https://msudenver.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/MSUDenver and search for JR104735.

To support a thorough evaluation of your qualifications and potential contributions as a faculty member, please submit the following required materials:

• Resume/CV
• Cover letter
• A list of three professional references and their contact information

Due to volume of applications received, incomplete applications may not be reviewed; please ensure you have uploaded all required documents into the Resume/Cover letter section of the application.

Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire.

Deadline

Applications accepted until position filled; priority given to applications received through Friday, November 21, 2025 at 11:59 PM MST.