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Full-Time Clinical Assistant Professor / Clinical Instructor
Hiring Organization: University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Candidate Requirements:
- Earned master’s degree or higher
- Credentialed as a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
- Licensed as a dietitian nutritionist (LDN) in Tennessee or eligible to apply for Tennessee licensure. If not already licensed, the application process must commence by the start of employment.
- 3 years practice experience post credentialing, with 1 years in clinical practice
- Prior experience working in or with an ACEND accredited dietetics program
- Evidence of effective leadership and ability to work effectively with community partners or healthcare team members
- Evidence of successful clinical and/or classroom teaching experience
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Ability to direct evidence-based medical nutrition therapy intervention for a variety of conditions including, but not limited to, overweight/obesity, hypertension, prediabetes, diabetes, and behavioral health conditions in adults and children
- Ability to work effectively and collegially with a diverse group of students and colleagues
- Ability to meet requirements for onboarding with the program’s primary clinical partner, Cherokee Health Systems
Desirable Qualifications:
- Doctoral degree in nutrition or related field for Clinical Assistant Professor rank
- 3 years of clinical practice experience post credentialing
- Expertise in motivational interviewing and the ability to guide students in developing motivational interviewing skills
- Experience with instructional media and technology
- Clinical experience with underserved populations
- Prior experience directing an ACEND-accredited program (DPD or other).
Brief Job Description:
The Department of Nutrition in the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences (CEHHS) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, invites applications for a 12-month, non-tenure track clinical faculty position with an expected start date of January 2025. Accredited dietetics programs are fundamental to the department as we prepare future registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) for high-level, evidence-based practice that effectively addresses health concerns of the U.S. population. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent teaching potential in the clinical setting as well as the classroom, particularly in the areas of evidence-based medical nutrition therapy and motivational interviewing. Experience or aptitude in collaborating with a healthcare team in program development, evaluation, and improvement is preferred. Prior experience with ACEND accreditation is also preferred. Additionally, the ideal candidate should have a strong ability to contribute and thrive as part of an innovative, forward-thinking faculty team with student success as the primary focus.
Position Responsibilities:
- Teaching (70%): Direct student learning in assigned clinical sites, teach campus-based undergraduate and graduate nutrition courses as assigned, and collaborate with the GP director and other members of the clinical faculty to optimize the dietetics curriculum and course structure.
- DPD Director and clinic liaison (20%): Manage all aspects of the DPD including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation in coordination with the GP. Ensure and maintain compliance of the DPD Program with the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) standards. As clinic liaison, coordinate with Cherokee Health Systems personnel to optimally integrate training of GP students within clinic programming across sites for mutual benefit.
- Service (10%): Serve on Department, College and University Committees depending upon experience, interest, and program needs. Participate in departmental faculty meetings, community and professional activities as appropriate.
Applications will be accepted until: Position is filled
Additional Contact Information:
Melissa Hansen-Petrik – phansen@utk.edu
Full-Time Clinical Assistant Professor
Hiring Organization: University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Candidate Requirements:
- Earned doctoral degree or ABD
- Credentialed as a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
- Licensed as a dietitian nutritionist (LDN) in Tennessee or eligible to apply for Tennessee licensure. If not already licensed, the application process must commence by the start of employment.
- 4 years clinical practice experience post credentialing
- Prior experience working in or with an ACEND accredited dietetics program
- Evidence of successful clinical and/or classroom teaching experience
- Experience with instructional media and technology
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Ability to direct evidence-based medical nutrition therapy intervention for a variety of conditions including, but not limited to, overweight/obesity, hypertension, prediabetes, diabetes, and behavioral health conditions in adults and children
- Ability to work effectively and collegially with a diverse group of students and colleagues
- Ability to meet requirements for onboarding with the program’s primary clinical partner, Cherokee Health Systems
Desirable Qualifications:
- Advanced practice Doctorate in Clinical Nutrition (DCN)
- 5 years of practice experience post credentialing
- Expertise in motivational interviewing and the ability to guide students in developing motivational interviewing skills
- Evidence of successful undergraduate or graduate course development and teaching in both online and face-to-face environments
- Clinical experience with underserved populations
- Prior experience directing an ACEND-accredited program
Brief Job Description:
The Department of Nutrition in the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences (CEHHS) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, invites applications for a 12-month, non-tenure track clinical faculty position with an expected start date of January or August 2025. Accredited dietetics programs are fundamental to the department as we prepare future registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) for high-level, evidence-based practice that effectively addresses health concerns of the U.S. population. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent teaching potential in the clinical setting as well as the classroom, particularly in the areas of evidence-based medical nutrition therapy, motivational interviewing, and applied research. Aptitude in practice-based outcomes research is strongly preferred with ability to teach research-focused coursework in the classroom and expand it into the practice environment. The candidate will have the interest and ability to take a lead role in developing an ACEND-accredited Advanced Practice Doctorate (APD) program for practicing RDNs at the University of Tennessee. Additionally, the ideal candidate should have a strong ability to contribute and thrive as part of an innovative, forward-thinking faculty team with student success as the primary focus.
Position Responsibilities:
- Teaching (40%): Teach campus-based and clinic-based undergraduate and graduate nutrition courses as assigned, collaborate with the GP and DPD director and other members of the clinical faculty to optimize the overall dietetics curriculum, course structure, and teaching.
- Administration/Research (50%): Take a lead role in developing a proposal, including curriculum, coursework, advanced practice residency structure, and applied research framework for an ACEND-accredited Advanced Practice Doctorate (ABD) program with expectations to assume the program director role if proposal accepted. Coordinate planning closely with the GP and DPD directors and the departmental Graduate Committee.
- Service (10%): Serve on Department, College and University Committees depending upon experience, interest, and program needs. Participate in departmental faculty meetings, community and professional activities as appropriate.
Applications will be accepted until: Position is filled
Additional Information:
In order to be considered, submit a current CV, cover letter and three professional references. Screening of applicant credentials will begin 8/30/2024 and continue until position is filled. Salary based on qualifications and experience. Questions can be directed to: Melissa Hansen-Petrik at phansen@utk.edu
Full-Time Clinical Dietitian
Hiring Organization: Thompson Cancer Survival Center – Covenant Health
Hiring Organization Website: https://www.covenanthealth.com/thompson-cancer-survival-center/
Candidate Requirements:
- Registered Dietitian
- Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist
- Clinical Nutrition experience preferred
Brief Job Description:
- Responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating nutrition programs for the TCSC patients and their families.
- Assesses the nutritional status of patients entering TCSC treatment programs and performs regular follow up on these patients.
- RD is responsible for providing medical nutrition therapy for oncology patients at 1-2 TCSC clinics.
Applications will be accepted until: 9/14/2024
Additional Contact Information:
- Sarah Grey
- sgrey1@covhlth.com
- (865) 374-5271
Full-Time Nutritionist – Early Childcare & Food Security
Hiring Organization: Knox County Health Department
Hiring Organization Website: https://www.knoxcounty.org/health/
Candidate Requirements:
- Master’s degree in Public Health Nutrition, or related field
- Minimum of one (1) year of progressive Public Health Nutrition experience, or similar
- Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered for employment into the position.
- Must meet State of Tennessee licensure requirements and maintain status as a Registered Dietitian
- Must possess and maintain a valid Tennessee Driver’s License
- Must have reliable transportation and carry appropriate insurance coverage on personal automobile
- Experience with grant management preferred
Brief Job Description:
The Nutritionist is responsible for the following essential functions:
- Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
- Serves as nutrition professional for the Health Department, responsible for planning, managing, implementing, and evaluating community nutrition, breastfeeding, worksite wellness and chronic disease prevention programs and services and for coordinating nutrition services with other health services.
- Establishes joint or coordinated programs with local health care facilities, food assistance programs, child day care services, meal programs for the elderly, and other health and human services and educational institutions in the community.
- Oversees the work of support staff.
- Conducts community assessment of the county’s nutrition and diet-related health problems and available resources to determine nutrition needs in the population; develops operational plans for nutrition service delivery; utilizes Health Department management and client information systems to monitor and evaluate nutrition programs and to document activities and outcomes.
- Interprets and disseminates current scientific information regarding food, nutrition, diet, and health to professionals working in the department, related health and human services agencies, educational institutions, and the general public.
- Plans, directs, arranges, and evaluates educational programs for professionals, paraprofessionals, volunteers, peer counselors, clients, and the public.
- Speaks on nutrition and health through group programs, school programs, and local newspapers, radio and television stations.
- Selects and/or develops, evaluates, and revises nutrition education materials for use by the Health Department; utilizes available nutrition curriculum for training health and human service professionals, teachers, and students.
- Provides expert nutritional case consultation to Health Department care providers and professionals in local health care facilities; evaluates consultation to determine its effectiveness in accomplishing objectives.
- Occasional local and overnight travel required.
- Respond to and report immediately if called upon by local, regional, or central office supervisors, as part of a coordinated emergency response by the Knox County Mayor’s Office
- Ensure regular, punctual attendance during scheduled work hours.
- Perform other duties as required
Full-Time Nutritionist – Breastfeeding & Clinical Nutrition
Hiring Organization: Knox County Health Department
Hiring Organization Website: https://www.knoxcounty.org/health/
Candidate Requirements:
- Master’s degree in Public Health Nutrition, or related field
- Minimum of one (1) year of progressive Public Health Nutrition experience, or similar
- Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered for employment into the position.
- Must meet State of Tennessee licensure requirements and maintain status as a Registered Dietitian
- Must possess and maintain a valid Tennessee Driver’s License
- Must have reliable transportation and carry appropriate insurance coverage on personal automobile
- Experience with grant management preferred
Brief Job Description:
The Nutritionist is responsible for the following essential functions:
- Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
- Serves as nutrition professional for the Health Department, responsible for planning, managing, implementing, and evaluating community nutrition, breastfeeding, worksite wellness and chronic disease prevention programs and services and for coordinating nutrition services with other health services.
- Establishes joint or coordinated programs with local health care facilities, food assistance programs, child day care services, meal programs for the elderly, and other health and human services and educational institutions in the community.
- Oversees the work of support staff.
- Conducts community assessment of the county’s nutrition and diet-related health problems and available resources to determine nutrition needs in the population; develops operational plans for nutrition service delivery; utilizes Health Department management and client information systems to monitor and evaluate nutrition programs and to document activities and outcomes.
- Interprets and disseminates current scientific information regarding food, nutrition, diet, and health to professionals working in the department, related health and human services agencies, educational institutions, and the general public.
- Plans, directs, arranges, and evaluates educational programs for professionals, paraprofessionals, volunteers, peer counselors, clients, and the public.
- Speaks on nutrition and health through group programs, school programs, and local newspapers, radio and television stations.
- Selects and/or develops, evaluates, and revises nutrition education materials for use by the Health Department; utilizes available nutrition curriculum for training health and human service professionals, teachers, and students.
- Provides expert nutritional case consultation to Health Department care providers and professionals in local health care facilities; evaluates consultation to determine its effectiveness in accomplishing objectives.
- Occasional local and overnight travel required.
- Respond to and report immediately if called upon by local, regional, or central office supervisors, as part of a coordinated emergency response by the Knox County Mayor’s Office
- Ensure regular, punctual attendance during scheduled work hours.
- Perform other duties as required
Part-Time Clinical Dietitian
Hiring Organization: East Tennessee Children’s Hospital
Hiring Organization Website: https://etch.com
Candidate Requirements:
- See Job Posting
Brief Job Description:
- This is a floating position covering a variety of areas in inpatient and outpatient clinics
Additional Contact Information:
- Kristen Clay
- klclay@etch.com