Assistant​/Associate Professor, Department of Family and Consumer Sciences; Dietetics Program

Location: Chesterfield

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Title: Assistant/Associate Professor, Department of Family and Consumer Sciences;
Dietetics Program

State Role Title: Instructor

Hiring Range: Commensurate with

Education and Experience

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Virginia State University

Location: Virginia State University

Agency Website: www.

VSU.edu

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The University seeks a qualified Dietetic Internship (DI) Director for a 12-month faculty appointment. This position provides leadership for the Dietetic Internship program and includes responsibilities in teaching, program administration, and service. The DI Director teaches Dietetic Internship courses and 1-2 undergraduate courses in accordance with SACSCOC instructional standards, while supporting high-quality instruction and student learning.

The DI Director is responsible for the overall administration and management of the Dietetic Internship program, ensuring full compliance with Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) standards. Duties include program planning and evaluation; development and implementation of policies and procedures; student recruitment, advisement, evaluation, and counseling; coordination with faculty and preceptors; maintenance of accreditation and student records; oversight of continuous program assessment;

and timely submission of documentation required for graduates' eligibility for the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) credentialing examination. The Director also ensures year-round coverage of program leadership responsibilities.

In addition, the DI Director participates in service activities that support the University, the profession, and the broader community. Service may include department, college, and university committee work, administrative assignments, professional engagement, promotion of the program and participation in department recruitment events, contributions to student and faculty life at the institutional, regional, or national level, and other duties assigned by the Department Chairperson.

Minimum Qualifications

The successful candidate must have demonstrated knowledge/experience working in the discipline;

Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills;

Proficient technology skills to include computer literacy;

Must have ability to work independently and collaboratively as required.

ABD considered if completed by August 2026.

* Virginia State University requires that faculty be appropriately credentialed to teach assigned courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. VSU demonstrates compliance with its Faculty Credentialing Policy #2301 for all applicable education, experience, licensure and certification requirements in the selection and hiring of its faculty.

Additional Considerations

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Prior teaching experience at an HBCU, scholarly work/research in food and mood/food is medicine, curricula development/management, student advising, and scholarly research is preferred.

Doctorate preferred.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

You must include a current resume/c.v. and a letter of interest in your application. Three (3) letters of recommendation and official transcripts will be required before hire.

Virginia State University is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, race, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. VSU encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

Ameri Corps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

HOW TO APPLY:

Virginia State University only accepts applications for this position through the on-line state Recruitment Management System (Page Up). Faxed, e-mailed, and mailed applications and/or attachments will not be accepted. The application…