Faculty Specialist II

Faculty Specialist II - Family and Consumer Sciences - Tenure Track

College College Of Educ & Human Dvlpmt
Executive Area Provost & VP Academic Affairs
Department Family & Consumer Sciences
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number F151P
Job Type Tenure Track
Pay Type Exempt/Salaried
Pay Grade FS2
Campus Location WMU-Kalamazoo - Main Campus
Salary Range Pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience, combined with an excellent benefits package.
Number of Vacancies 1
General Summary
The College of Education and Human Development at Western Michigan University (WMU) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty specialist II position focusing on Nutrition and Dietetics beginning in August 2024.

The candidate will hold an appointment in the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences and will be assigned to the Nutrition and Dietetics program. We seek to hire someone who can fill provide content expertise and extensive local contacts in the health care and clinical fields specific to nutrition and dietetics practical experiences. The Nutrition and Dietetics program holds accreditation with the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Major Duties
Teach undergraduate and graduate level Nutrition and Dietetic courses.
Serve as the Dietetics Internship Director to implement and maintain all program accreditation requirements and updates including continuous program evaluation and student learning outcomes assessment.
Coordinate the Nutrition and Dietetics graduate year-long internship at appropriate sites and maintain effective relationships with site personnel.
Facilitate the development and updates for all site affiliation agreements.
Coordinate annual graduate intern application and selection process.
Participate as appropriate on department, college, and university committees.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduate degree in Clinical Nutrition or related field from an accredited institution.
Professional work experience as a Clinical Dietitian.
Registered dietitian.
Experience with teaching higher education students and internship coordination.
Extensive relationships with professionals in the southwest Michigan area at a variety of clinical, community, institutional, wellness, long-term care, and educational settings for internship placements.
Desired Qualifications
Affiliated with professional Nutrition and Dietetics organizations.
Understanding of and ability to teach medical nutrition therapy.
Certified nutrition support clinician.