"Limited Term Clinical Instructor in Nutrition"

Position Details

Position Information

Posting Number

F00319P

Classification Title

Limited Term Faculty

Position Title

Limited Term Clinical Instructor in Nutrition

GSU Information

Georgia State University is a national model for innovation and opening opportunities for all, among the top five most innovative by U.S. News & World Report, ranked 1st among public universities in undergraduate teaching, the number 1 nonprofit university to award bachelor’s degrees to African American students, 4th in the country for its first-year student experience, and highly ranked for enabling the social and economic mobility of its students. Among the most diverse universities in the nation, Georgia State opens global perspectives as the number 1 U.S. public university sending African American students to study abroad.

A regional gateway to higher education, the five suburban Perimeter College campuses provide more than 30 associate degree pathways. The downtown Atlanta campus offers more than 250 degree programs in 100 fields of study at the undergraduate, graduate and first-professional degree levels.

With five university-wide research centers and numerous centers and institutes at the college and school levels, Georgia State’s interdisciplinary, dynamic and productive research enterprises address major health and societal challenges. It is one of only 146 universities with an R1 designation from the Carnegie Foundation, an honor reserved for the nation’s most active research institutions. Outgoing research expenditures have doubled in the last decade and topped $1.2 billion over the last six years, an indication of the University’s rapid research growth.

Georgia State is vital to the regional economy, with a more than $2.9 billion economic impact, and is also a vital part of Atlanta’s vibrant arts and entertainment community, with highly regarded programs in music, art, creative writing and film, the Rialto Center for the Arts, and the Creative Media Industries Institute that contributes to innovation and the workforce for interactive media and media entrepreneurship.

General information on faculty roles and responsibilities can be obtained from the Faculty Handbook https://faculty.gsu.edu/faculty-handbook/ and the Office of Faculty Affairs website https://faculty.gsu.edu/. All faculty at Georgia State are, as part of their essential job duties, expected to: (1) be physically present on-campus as needed to contribute to Georgia State’s in-person educational experience, and (2) be able to teach in each of the following instructional modalities – in-person, online, or blended/hybrid – as determined by their Department Chair or Dean.

Department

Nutrition

College

Byrdine F. Lewis College of Nursing and Health Professions

Campus

Atlanta

Position Type

Full Time Faculty

Posting Type

Internal/External

About the Department

Part of a comprehensive research university, the Department of Nutrition is housed within the Byrdine F. Lewis College of Nursing and Health Professions. Situated in the heart of downtown Atlanta, the department serves approximately 250 undergraduate and graduate students. Due to its location and prestigious reputation, the Department of Nutrition has connections to the city’s businesses, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and clinical institutions, offering diverse opportunities for students and faculty alike.

Position Description

The Department of Nutrition in the Byrdine F. Lewis College of Nursing and Health Professions at Georgia State University is seeking applications for a limited term 9-month non-tenure track Clinical Instructor position to begin in Fall 2025. The appointment spans from August to May, with the potential for optional paid work opportunities available during June and July. This position has the potential to become a permanent full-time appointment. Primary responsibilities include serving as a counseling preceptor and participating in didactic instruction. Other expected duties include participating in scholarly activities and engaging in academic and/or professional service.

Required Experience

• An earned graduate degree in Nutrition or closely related discipline
• At least one year of experience working in nutrition counseling
• At least one year of experience as a registered dietitian post-credentialing with the ability to be licensed in Georgia

Required Education

Applicants must hold a master’s degree or higher in Nutrition or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

• Three or more years of experience as a registered dietitian, delivering nutrition counseling to a diverse patient/client population.
• Experience teaching Nutrition-related courses at the college-level and/or serving as a dietetic preceptor.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency in teaching through various instructional methods
• Ability to foster an inclusive environment and support diverse student populations in both in-person and virtual settings
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and technological skills, with the ability to maintain accurate records
• Demonstrated expertise in instructional technology
• Collaborative skills to support departmental and institutional goals

Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations, etc

Registered dietitian

Pre-Employment Requirements

A criminal background check and official transcript of highest degree are required.

Work Hours

Salary

Commensurate with experience

Search Chair Contact info

Jessica Todd; jjohnson22@gsu.edu

Departmental contact for assistance

Mariquez Adams; madams32@gsu.edu

Job Duties

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies

1

Desired Start Date

08/01/2025

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

06/01/2025

Review of Applications Begins

06/01/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions Summary

Apply at:

https://facultycareers.gsu.edu/postings/5606

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Georgia State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or protected veteran status in its programs, services, activities, employment, and/or admissions. Additionally, the University promotes equal employment opportunity for women, minorities, persons with disabilities and veterans through its affirmative action program.

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Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Letter of Intent/Cover Letter

Optional Documents