"Open Rank (Visiting) - Nutrition & Dietetics - 000374"

Position Summary:

The primary location of this position is on the main Cullowhee, NC campus.

The School of Health Sciences invites applications for a Visiting Professor in the Nutrition and Dietetics program. This is a full-time, in-person appointment, with the possibility of remote or hybrid work, with the rank determined by qualifications and experience. This is a fixed-term position. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Start date is January 1, 2026 with an end date of May 15, 2026.

Responsibilities of the position in the spring include: (1) teaching graduate clinical courses in the Dietetic Internship program; (2) advising and mentoring students; (3) shepherding the self-study; and (4) serving as the Interim Dietetic Internship Program Director and Clinical Education Coordinator.

We seek candidates who demonstrate their ability to work with and be sensitive to the educational needs of first generation, Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, and rural populations; and support the Universitys commitment to Honoring Our Promise. The Nutrition & Dietetics program is committed to building a community whose members have diverse cultures, backgrounds, and life experiences. Salary and rank are commensurate with academic qualifications and experience for a regional comprehensive university. Opportunities for summer teaching with an additional summer stipend are available.

The Nutrition & Dietetics program is housed in the 160,000 square foot, state-of-the-art Health and Human Sciences Building and is part of the robust and engaged School of Health Sciences. The Nutrition & Dietetics program consists of the ACEND-accredited Dietetic Internship program, a 22-month Master of Health Sciences (MHS) - Nutrition concentration program with new cohorts that begin each Fall semester. This program works collaboratively with the ACEND-accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) program. Both programs are accredited by ACEND. For more information visit: Nutritiondietetics.wcu.edu or hs.wcu.edu.

The School of Health Sciences offers undergraduate programs in Emergency Medical Care, Environmental Health, Integrated Health Sciences, Nutrition & Dietetics-DPD, and Recreational Therapy. Graduate programs include the Master of Science in Athletic Training and the Master of Health Sciences. The MHS program offers concentrations in Emergency Medical Care, Health Education, Health Management, and Nutrition & Dietetics/Dietetic Internship. Additional programs within the College of Health and Human Sciences include Communication Sciences and Disorders, Nursing, Physical Therapy, and Social Work. A collaborative environment conducive to interdisciplinary teaching, scholarship and service exists within the School and College of Health and Human Sciences. The Western North Carolina rural, aging and medically underserved location provides numerous and rich opportunities for community partnerships, collaborative research, and grant acquisition. More information on the School can be found on the website: hs.wcu.edu and information on the College can be found on the website: chhs.wcu.edu.

Western Carolina University is a regional comprehensive university with more than 12,000 students with its main campus located in Cullowhee, NC. Part of our mission is to inspire student learning through innovative teaching, nationally recognized programs, exceptional support, and a robust connectedness with surrounding communities in Southern Appalachia, including the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. The county and surrounding areas provide residents a high quality of life with its proximity to the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, diverse outdoor adventures, a thriving arts community, and mild year-around temperatures.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required for this position:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the vision and mission of the Nutrition & Dietetics Program, along with that of the School, College, and University.
• Develop and deliver courses within the Nutrition & Dietetics Program.
• Mentor and advise students in collaboration with the Advising Center with regard to academic progress and professional development.
• Provide service to the University, profession, and community.
• Maintain currency in the academic discipline through continuing education, research, and/or participation in activities within the profession, including involvement within professional organizations at the state, district and national levels.
• Work cooperatively and collegially with all faculty and staff in the Nutrition & Dietetics Program, School of Health Sciences, and across the institution.
• Carry out other assignments and duties as assigned by the Director of the School of Health Sciences and Dean of the College of Health and Human Sciences.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Masters degree in the teaching discipline or a masters degree with a concentration in the discipline (a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in teaching discipline).
• Evidence of teaching experience in the discipline.
• Evidence of service to the profession or community.
• Professional practice experience.
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in a related field (e.g., PhD, EdD, DSc) from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline.
• Experience with ACEND accreditation.
• Experience as a preceptor, clinical coordinator, or program director.
• Three years professional clinical practice experience.

Position Type:

Permanent Full-Time

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please include the following:

1. Letter of application.
2. Current CV.
3. List of 3 professional references with complete contact information.
4. Description of your teaching philosophy.
5. Unofficial transcripts showing degree conferral date for all degrees at the masters degree and higher.
6. Copy of RDN credentials and other certifications.

For questions or additional information please contact Dr. Ericka Zimmerman, epzimmerman@wcu.edu

*All applicants are required to submit an unofficial transcript of their highest attained degree, showing all completed coursework and the date the degree was conferred. The transcript must state Degree Awarded, Degree Conferred or a similar phrase. For candidates who are ABD, please submit your most recent doctoral program transcript along with your masters degree transcript, if you hold such a degree. The masters degree transcript must have a notation such as Degree Awarded, Degree Conferred or similar phrase, to verify it as your highest completed degree.