The University of the District of Columbia, College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability and Environmental Sciences (CAUSES) seeks candidates for a visiting Assistant/Associate faculty position in Nutrition and Dietetics, with a start date of August 16, 2015.

Number of Vacancies: 1

Area of Consideration:

Position Status: full-time, temporary

Pay Plan, Series & Grade: Commensurate with rank and experience

Salary Range: Assistant: $41,722- $65,838 Associate: $51,238- $77,700

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Location: Van Ness Campus, Washington, DC

Brief Description of Duties
 

1. Teach undergraduate and graduate courses to nutrition and dietetics students and participate in scholarly activities in an area appropriate to the field of nutrition and/or dietetics.
2. Engage students in community-centered activities to prepare them for entry into dietetics internships.
3. Work with students to plan and mentor research and service learning experiences that stress experiential learning and the development of critical skills relevant to the DPD.
4. Work with students to plan and implement effective leadership development opportunities both in the classroom and outside of the classroom.
5. Advise students, hold office hours, and perform course reviews with appropriate corrective/enhancement actions.
6. Utilize a variety of assessment techniques to ensure achievement of student learning outcomes.
7. Serve as thesis advisor and committee member for graduate thesis projects.
8. Demonstrate familiarity with a variety of instructional delivery methods, including on-line learning, social media, portfolios to provide educational content and opportunities supported by evidence based research and individual expertise.
9. Participate in department, college and university service.
10. Develop and maintain awareness of urban community health issues related to underserved populations in the District of Columbia.
11. Have a research focus in any of the following area: sustainable food systems, community nutrition intervention and education, behavioral nutrition intervention, food policy, pediatric obesity and nutrition.
12. Demonstrate familiarity with or ability to become familiar with Blackboard and Banner, the university’s instructional and management systems,.
13. Be familiar with the ACEND accreditation standards of Nutrition and Dietetics at the baccalaureate level.
14. Work collaboratively with the DPD Program Director, DPD Program faculty, other academic units and landgrant program unites in CAUSES, as well as District of Columbia (DC) agencies and service providers to effectively address professional practice issues in nutrition and dietetics, especially related to disease prevention.
15. Contribute to the university’s landgrant mission through outreach and engagement with students, Cooperative Extension, and key community stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

1. Masters of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics required, PhD preferred.
2. Registered Nutritionist and Dietitian (RDN) or Registered Dietitian (RD)
3. Professional Nutrition/Dietetics license in the District of Columbia
4. Three years of teaching or clinical experience in nutrition and dietetics
5. Strong interpersonal skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills
6. Proven record of teaching, research, program planning and problem-solving skills
7. Familiarity with and adherence to ACEND accreditation standards
8. Familiarity with or ability to become familiar with the urban landgrant mission of the university and its dual mission or academic excellence and community outreach

Information to Applicant

Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is not in the collective bargaining unit.  

Employment Benefits: Selectee is eligible to participate in the University’s health, life and retirement benefit program. 

Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity ore expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, genetic information, disability or political affiliation.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability.  Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act.  In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act.  Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated.  Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

Veterans Preference:  Applicants claiming veteran's preference must submit official proof at the time of application.

Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.

Background Investigation: Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation.  The determination of a "satisfactory background investigation" is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia.  The University may refuse to hire a finalist, rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.

Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment, resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore, if selected for employment a UDC application will be required.

Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia, Office of Human Resources Only.

Contact Information:  All inquiries related to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Human Resources at (202) 274-5020.

The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a full version of the University’s EO Policy Statement, please visit: http://www.udc.edu/equal opportunity/.