Clinical Instructor

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Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number F0462026

Working Title

Working Title Clinical Instructor I

Department Org

Department Org 341000 - Nutrition and Family Sciences

Why should you work at UCA?

We are excited that you are considering joining the UCA Family—the faculty, staff, students and alumni—who make the University of Central Arkansas a great place to work!

At the University of Central Arkansas, we value our employees striving to maintain a work-life balance. We realize that this affects the overall well-being of employees while learning to prioritize challenging work and the ability to make a difference. Participation in university-wide flexible work schedules may be available for certain positions. Training is provided on systems or job-specific software, and tools are available supporting professional and personal development.

The benefits package allows you to customize your benefits to meet your current needs, with the ability to adjust them as your priorities change. This includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, 80% tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a retirement program with university contributions of 10% of employee salary.

Also available are health and wellness incentives, as well as access to sports and cultural activities on campus for the family, free gym membership and equipment rentals.

Position Summary

The 9-month, non-tenure track Clinical Instructor I position requires teaching undergraduate courses in the Nutrition & Family Sciences ( NFS ) Department, mentorship of students, and service to the department, college, university, and professional organizations. This is a 9-month academic year appointment. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach in Nutrition & Family Sciences at the undergraduate level. Preference is given to expertise in one or more of the following: meal management, food science, experimental foods, sports nutrition, metabolic nutrition, food economics, nutrition services administration, or clinical nutrition.
• Ability to design and teach online courses.
• Ability to participate in scholarly activities in areas of specialization.
• Advise and mentor undergraduate students.
• Participate in professional service activities for the department, college, university, and professional organizations.
• Contribute to curriculum development, committee work, and community outreach initiatives.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collegially with students, staff, and faculty.

Skills Considered Essential for Success

• Knowledge of the organization and administration of higher education.
• Knowledge of state, federal, and university rules, regulations and procedures.
• Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently with common goals as a part of a team.
• Ability to make sound judgments.
• Effective interpersonal communication, writing, and organizational abilities.
• Civility in all interactions.
• Demonstrate effective follow-up.

Required Education and/or Experience

• Earned master’s degree in dietetics, human nutrition, nutrition science, or a related area
• Ability to teach undergraduate level courses in Nutrition & Family Sciences with evidence of teaching effectiveness and commitment to student learning and development

Preferred Education and/or Experience

• Two or more years of experience in higher education
• Experience with college/university-level teaching; program assessment and/or management
• Experience in interprofessional…