Clinical Assistant Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics and Program Director

Job title: Clinical Assistant Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics and Program Director in Indianapolis, IN at Indiana University Company: Indiana University Job description: Position DetailsTitle Clinical Assistant Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics and Program Director Appointment Status Non-Tenure Track Department IU Indianapolis Department of Nutrition and Dietetics - School of Health & Human Sciences Location Indianapolis Position SummaryPosition Summary The Nutrition and Dietetics (ND) Program at the School of Health & Human Sciences at IU Indianapolis invites applicants for a 10-month clinical assistant track position. This is a faculty position in general nutrition that will begin August 1, 2025.We are seeking candidates for a clinical track position who have a strong teaching and scholarship background to teach in our undergraduate and graduate program. The ideal candidates will have teaching and practice experience in clinical nutrition, supervising a teaching kitchen, and familiarity with the accreditation standards specified by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). The ND program is housed in the newly renovated Health Science Building which includes a state-of-the-art teaching kitchen.The ND program is part of a dynamic academic and research community in the School of Health and Human Sciences (SHHS), 15 research labs and institutes, and over 400 clinical and community partnerships. IU Indianapolis is Indiana's premier urban public R1 research university and holds a Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement. It is home to more than 22,000 students pursuing degrees across 17 distinct schools, including the Indiana University School of Medicine, the largest medical school in the United States. IU Indianapolis's innovative practices for health and life science have earned national recognition and offer numerous opportunities for collaborative, interdisciplinary research efforts such as the newly established IU Institute for Human Health and Wellbeing (H2W) at IU Indianapolis.SHHS provides undergraduate and graduate education in the areas of Kinesiology, Health Sciences, Tourism & Hospitality, and Sport Management. In addition, SHHS offers professional programs in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant, and Ph.D.'s in Exercise Science and Health & Rehabilitation Sciences.As an urban-serving institution whose commitment to diversity and community engagement is embodied within its mission and vision, IU Indianapolis is a dynamic campus and an anchor institution within the city of Indianapolis. IU Indianapolis has been recognized for excellence in civic engagement and community partnerships.Job Duties:

• 60% Teaching
• 10% Scholarship
• 30% Service

Job Description The ND program in the School of Health & Human Sciences at Indiana University- Indianapolis invites applications for an assistant clinical professor 10-month faculty position. The successful applicant will be responsible for teaching in their area of expertise in the Nutrition and Dietetics program, professional and university service. Faculty rank and salary commensurate with experience and academic credentials.The School of Health & Human Sciences is looking for educators who will contribute to our commitment to engage the city, state, nation, and beyond through teaching, scholarship, and service, in consideration of the rich diversity of our campus and city as we prepare our graduates to enter and lead in an increasingly complex world. SHHS is committed to the development of an inclusive multicultural environment.The review of applications will begin on May 15, 2025. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The preferred start date for the position is August 1, 2025. Application materials should include a letter of interest that addresses experience within the field as well as teaching, current curriculum vitae, and names/contact information for three references.Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. Individuals who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the search process must notify the School's HR Business Partner, Myrna Palacios, at , in advance.Basic QualificationsCandidates should have at least a master's degree in nutrition or a closely related field; however, a doctoral level degree is preferred. They must also be credentialed as a registered dietitian nutritionist by the Commission on Dietetic Registration and have a minimum of three years of professional experience post-credentialing. Additionally, the ideal candidates will have a strong commitment to teaching, scholarship of teaching and learning, and advising undergraduate and graduate students. Achieving our department's mission requires both positions to support the core nutrition courses and programs in concert with the SHHS mission for advancing knowledge in human development and well-being through rigorous scholarship and education.Major responsibilities of this position are teaching in the undergraduate and graduate curriculum, overseeing the maintenance of program accreditation, student recruitment, policy development, academic and career guidance/mentoring to students and teaching assistants. Curriculum development and systematic program review. Participate in service activities that contribute to the advancement of the department (e.g., department, school, university, and professional organizations). Demonstrate collegiality in all aspects of faculty engagement. Good communication and interpersonal skills are essential. The successful candidate will bring a vision for adaptation and continuous quality improvement in teaching effectiveness and the potential to assist in the design and development of new courses and/or course revisions. The candidate should also be skilled at teaching in all modalities including online and face to face. Department Contact for QuestionsFor more information on the position, please contact search committee chair, Jennifer Piatt at . Additional information on the Nutrition and Dietetics Program at the School of Health & Human Sciences can be found atAdditional Qualifications

• Experience directing campus-community partnerships.
• Experience with Interprofessional Education
• Post-doctoral research training

Salary and Rank Rank and salary will be commensurate with expertise and academic credentials. Special Instructions For Best Consideration Date Expected Start Date 08/01/2025 Posting/OAA # IU-101258-2025 Expected salary: Location: Indianapolis, IN Apply for the job now! Apply for this job