About this role
Job Title
Lecturer 1 (DPD Director)Agency
Prairie View A&M UniversityDepartment
CAHS | Agriculture, Nutrition and Human EcologyProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Prairie View, TexasJob Type
FacultyJob Description
This position will be the Director of Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD), teach undergraduate level courses in dietetics including, Medical Nutrition Therapy, Nutrition Counseling, and Food Service Management that support the Human Nutrition and Food program. This is a full-time 9 month appointment that will have an additional 3 month summer appointment for administrative responsibilities.
“The salary is determined in accordance with the University’s compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates’ education and experience, within the assigned salary range for this position.”
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Teach undergraduate level courses in Dietetics including, Medical Nutrition Therapy, Nutrition Counseling, and Food Service Management that support the Human Nutrition and Food program.
- Serve as Director of Undergraduate Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD).
- Maintain and manage student records, including student advising plans and verification statements.
- Coordinate student field placement planning and evaluation.
- Facilitate processes for continuous program evaluation and student learning outcomes assessment.
- Maintain program accreditation, including timely submission of fees, reports and requests for major program changes.
- Timely submission of required documentation supporting the graduate's eligibility for a Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) credentialing exam.
Required Education and Experience:
- M.S. in Nutritional Sciences or Clinical Nutrition
- Demonstrate proficiency in ability to coordinate a DPD program
- 1 to 2 years of undergraduate teaching experience
Required Licensure and or Certification:
- Current licensure or eligible for licensure as a Registered Dietitian (RD) in the State of Texas.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Job Posting Close Date:
Until Filled
Required Attachments:
Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.
Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Application Submission Guidelines:
All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.
The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or [email protected] should you need assistance with the online application process.
Background Check Requirements:
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Other facts
About Texas A&M University System
Prairie View A&M University is a public historically black-land grant university in Prairie View, Texas. Founded in 1876, it is one of Texas's two land grant universities and the second oldest institution of higher learning in the state.
What you'll do
- The position involves teaching undergraduate courses in Dietetics and serving as the Director of the Didactic Program in Dietetics. Responsibilities also include managing student records, coordinating field placements, and maintaining program accreditation.
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