Dietetics. The Department is located at the School of Health Sciences Sacramento campus and is delivered in a trimester academic calendar.
Department of Nutrition faculty are responsible for providing all aspects of didactic and clinical education for its programs. We aspire to promote student-centered learning within a humanistic environment. Teaching is the primary focus of faculty at the University. Scholarship and professional services are valued by the Department, School of Health Science, and University of the Pacific.
Essential Functions
- Teach in-seat, hybrid, and/or online courses as assigned in areas of expertise. Design and deliver courses using competency-based education model and innovative teaching and learning modalities.
- Advise and mentor students including on their capstone projects.
- Collaborate with other health programs in interprofessional education and initiatives.
- Engage in scholarship and/or professional development activities.
- Participate in service roles at the departmental, school, and/or university levels.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Credentialed as a registered dietitian nutritionist (RD/RDN) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
- Earned Master degree in nutrition or nutrition-related field
Preferred Qualifications:
- Terminal degree in nutrition or nutrition-related field (PhD, DCN, DrPH) or other terminal degree (EdD) plus a degree in nutrition
- Current or recent (within the last five years) practice experience in acute and/or ambulatory care as dietitian
- Advanced practice credentials (eg. CNSC, CDCES, or CDR Board Certified Specialist credentials)
- Previous teaching experience at the post baccalaureate level.
- Demonstrated ongoing scholarly achievement and research expertise.
- Experience with ACEND accreditation under the Future Education Model Graduate Program standards
- Experience with online pedagogy.
- Effective interpersonal skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proven organizational skills.
- Positive attitude, proven ability to work successfully with diverse populations and demonstrated commitment to promote and enhance diversity and inclusion of the institutional mission and values.
- Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
- Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
- Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.
Physical Requirements:
Requires extended periods of sitting and repetitive hand/wrist motion while using computer keyboard and phone. Occasional standing, walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping and reaching. Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.
Work Environment/Work Week/Travel
Work is primarily performed on-line in a remote location. Availability for students, faculty and staff during program hours is expected, regardless of time-zone where the work is performed. Participation in school-wide meetings virtually and occasional events on-campus as needed.
Work performed mostly during standard business hours. Some events on weekends/evenings are to be expected and will be scheduled with advance notice. Occasional travel to the three university campuses, as well as off-site locations to support recruitment and alumni events.
Special Instructions:
To apply, visit https://pacific.peopleadmin.com/postings/32473
