Number of Vacancies: 1

Position Status: full-time

Pay Plan, Series & Grade: Faculty; Grade 3

Salary Range: 51,238- 85,074

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Location: Van Ness Campus, Washington, DC

Brief Description of Duties

1. Oversees the self-study process to secure the successful accreditation of the MS in Nutrition and Dietetics integrated with Dietetic Internship program at UDC.
2. Coordinates and oversees the graduate internship program in Nutrition and Dietetics and manages students’ practice related learning experiences.
3. Supervises operations and staff associated with the position.
4. Develops and maintains an awareness of community nutrition, health and wellness by involving internal and external constituencies in program planning and design.  
5. Utilizes a variety of assessment techniques to identify local needs and ensure cultural competency and appropriateness of nutrition and wellness programs.
6. Develops, implements, and evaluates education programs and materials to address identified needs and effective responses to address family, consumer, food safety, nutrition, dietetics, wellness and health needs and related practice experiences.
7. Utilizes a variety of available delivery models to provide educational programs and opportunities supported by research and evidence based assessment in line with ACEND standards and best practices at other landgrant universities.
8. Oversees the Implementation and training of volunteers as needed, develops and delivers accurate and effective assistance and education in relevant program areas. 

Required Qualifications

1. Ph.D. degree in dietetics, food and nutrition, public health nutrition, or related area granted by a U.S. regionally accredited college or university.
2. Completion of a didactic program in dietetics and supervised practice program approved by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)
3. Registered Dietitian (RD) or eligible for registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and certification/licensure as required by the District of Columbia.
4. Excellent leadership, management, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.  Experience as an internship director is preferred.
5. Excellent problem-solving skills.
6. Four (4) years of experience in increasingly responsible community positions in the field of dietetics.
7. One (1) year supervisory experience.
8. Teaching and research experience; program planning experience desired.
9. A valid driver’s license to travel within the district as needed for community education and student supervision purposes.
10. A proven commitment to continuous improvement and to proactive, outcomes oriented work in meeting the responsibilities and duties described. 

Information to Applicant

Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is in the collective bargaining unit represented by National Education Association (NEA) and you may be required to pay an agency service fee through direct payroll deduction.

Employment Benefits: Selectee is not eligible to participate in the University’s 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 veterans preference must submit official proof at the time of application.

Residency Preference: The Residency Preference Amendment Act of 1988, D.C. Law 7-203, created a system in which provides that any applicant for employment in the Career or Educational Services who is a bona fide resident of the District of Columbia may claim a residency reference at the time of application. An applicant selected for an appointment based on District residency will be required to submit no less than eight (8) proofs of bona fide District residency. Bona fide District residency must be maintained from the date of appointment to the position for seven (7) consecutive years. Failure to maintain bona fide District residency for the (7) year period will result in forfeiture of employment.

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/.