Clinical Instructor, Nutrition – University of Tennessee, Knoxville

The University of Tennessee Department of Nutrition seeks an individual for full-time employment who will contribute to teaching, both in the classroom and the clinic, in our Dietetics concentration (undergraduate) and Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics concentration (graduate). This includes two ACEND-accredited programs that train future dietetics professionals: 1.) Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD), and 2.) Graduate Program in Nutrition and Dietetics (GP). This is primarily a clinic-based teaching position; classroom-based teaching and service expectations are negotiable depending upon experience, interest, and program needs. It is offered with an initial 1-year appointment, with appointment renewable for periods of 1-5 years based on performance and ongoing program needs. Individuals in these positions will contribute to the mission and strategic priorities of the ACEND-accredited dietetics programs, Department of Nutrition, College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences, and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

Duties:
 Direct student learning in the clinic setting in assigned Cherokee Health Systems clinics. This is the primary role of this position, and includes the following tasks:
 Monitor and evaluate student performance in the clinic, including grading
 Contribute to ongoing refinements of assignments across clinical-based courses
 Provide program monitoring data based on student performance in the clinic setting
 Collaborate with Cherokee Health Systems clinic personnel and program liaison to Cherokee Health Systems in arranging clinic-based student experiences (e.g. orientation to objectives of clinical experience, course syllabus, clinical schedule, etc.) as appropriate.
 Collaborate with program directors to identify the types of clinical experiences needed for optimal clinical education of students.
 Ensure courses taught reflect ACEND-required performance indicators and competencies and current evidence-based practice.

 Teach campus-based undergraduate nutrition courses as assigned, depending upon experience, interest, and program needs, and assure meeting of ACEND requirements assigned to these courses
 Work with other clinical faculty to revise aspects of the program, as needed
 Participate in the development of academic policies affecting the admission, progression, graduation and dismissal of students in conjunction with other program faculty and under the direction of program directors.
 Participate in the selection process.
 Serve the Department of Nutrition, University, community and profession, depending upon experience, interest, and program needs:
 Participate in departmental faculty, standing committee, task force and other meetings
 Participate in community and professional activities as appropriate

Required Qualifications:
 Earned master’s degree or higher
 Credentialed as a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
 Licensed as a licensed dietitian nutritionist (LDN) in Tennessee prior to start of employment
 1+ years clinical practice experience post credentialing
 Evidence of successful clinical and/or classroom teaching experience
 Effective interpersonal skills
 Ability to direct evidence-based medical nutrition therapy intervention for a variety of conditions including, but not limited to, overweight/obesity, hypertension, prediabetes, diabetes, and behavioral health conditions in adults and children
 Ability to work effectively and collegially with a diverse group of students and colleagues
 Ability to meet requirements for onboarding with the program’s primary clinical partner, Cherokee Health Systems
Desirable Qualifications:
 3 or more years clinical practice experience post credentialing
 Expertise in motivational interviewing and the ability to guide students in developing motivational interviewing skills
 Experience with instructional media and technology
 Clinical experience with underserved populations

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