Number of Vacancies: 2

Area of Consideration: Open to the Public

Position Status: Full-Time, Temporary

Pay Plan, Series & Grade: ES0005-0000-4/3

Salary Range: $42,974 - $81,000

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Location: 4200 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008

Brief Description of Duties

The University of the District of Columbia, College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability and Environmental Sciences (CAUSES) seeks candidates for a visiting Assistant/Associate faculty member in Nutrition and Dietetics. The Assistant/Associate faculty member must be able to present enthusiastic, well prepared, organized, and clear lectures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Teach undergraduate courses to Nutrition and Dietetics students, as well as participate in scholarly activities in an area of nutrition and dietetics. May teach graduate level course with a terminal degree.

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 the experiential, active learning and development of critical skills relevant to the DPD program.

4. 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.

5. Work with students to plan and implement effective leadership development opportunities both in the classroom and outside of the classroom.

6. Serve as thesis advisor and committee member for graduate thesis projects.

7. Develop and maintain an awareness of urban community health issues related to underserved populations in the District of Columbia.

8. Perform student advisement, hold office hours, and perform course reviews with appropriate corrective/enhancement actions.

9. Contribute to our land-grant mission through outreach and engagement with students, Cooperative Extension, and key community stakeholders.

10. Utilize a variety of assessment techniques to ensure achievement of student learning outcomes.

11. Work collaboratively with the Department Chair, Special Assistant to the Dean, Program faculty, other academic units, CAUSES land-grant programs as well as with District of Columbia (DC) agencies and service providers to effectively address DC and national program priorities related to professional Health Education practice, especially related to community health prevention and promotion.

Minimum Job Requirements

1. Master's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics; 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. Demonstrate a familiarity with Blackboard and Banner systems

6. Familiarity with and adherence to ACEND accreditation standards

7. Familiarity with or ability to become familiar with the urban land-grant university system 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 will be eligible for health and life insurance, and sick leave and will be covered under the University of the District of Columbia' s retirement plan (TIAA-CREF).

Equal Opportunity Employer: The District of Columbia Government is an 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, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, 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) 274-5380.
 

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/.