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

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

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.

Successful candidates must hold a terminal degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a closely related health related field. If the terminal degree is not specifically in Nutrition or Dietetics, the candidate must possess a Master's Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics. The successful candidate must be credentialed as a Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).

Successful candidates must have demonstrated prior teaching experience at the college/university level, ability to work with a diverse population of students and colleagues; and must have strong educational preparation, teaching, scholarship, and research experience at the college/university level. The candidate must have relevant post-credentialing work experience in the field of nutrition and dietetics, and experience with ACEND-accredited programs or supervised practice education.

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 December 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.

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.

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.

Optional Retirement Plan (ORP) Immediate vesting | Portable | Investment choice

Virginia Retirement System (VRS) Defined benefit pension | Lifetime monthly income

457 Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP)

403(b) (TIAA)

Comprehensive medical & dental plans

Employee Assistance Program

Paid annual and sick leave

Paid state and federal holidays

Employer-paid life insurance

Flexible Spending…