Assistant / Associate / Professor - Research Dietitian And Instructor In Nutrition And Dietetics

Posting Details

The University of Utah, an AA/EO employer, encourages applications from women and minorities, and provides reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of applicants and employees.The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds, and possess a strong or demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

Position Information

Position/Rank Assistant / Associate / Professor -Research Dietitian and Instructor in Nutrition and Dietetics
Department 00200 - Nutrition & Integrative Physio
City Salt Lake City, UT
Track Non Tenure Track
New Position to Begin 07/01/2022
DetailsFaculty Member to Serve as a Research Dietitian and Instructor in Nutrition and Dietetics
The Department of Nutrition and Integrative Physiology at the University of Utah is recruiting a career-line (non-tenure track) faculty member to serve as a Research Dietitian and Course Instructor. Research Dietitian duties will include managing a newly established University of Utah Metabolic Kitchen and designing and provisioning research menus/recipes, control diets, and pre-made meals for interventional studies on testing hypotheses on diet and health. Course Instructor responsibilities will include teaching in the Department’s clinical training programs (e.g., serving as a lead instructor in courses such as Culinary Medicine, or other courses in the Department’s flagship Coordinated Master’s Program in Nutrition and Dietetics). Applicants with either a PhD or MS degree in a nutrition-related field will be considered. Registered Dietitian credential or international equivalent, and foodservice experience preferred.
Research Dietitian duties will include the following:

• Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Metabolic Kitchen
• Communicating and responding to investigators, study coordinators, and study subjects for study protocol dietary needs
• Scheduling meals for research protocols to meet criteria set forth in the study protocols and per study subject preferences; ensuring kitchen staff adhere to sanitation and food safety procedures for food procurement, preparation, storage, cooking, and delivery
• Maintaining records of study needs, food production, inventory, accounting, procurement/purchasing, supplies, and personnel; directing kitchen maintenance including equipment maintenance
• Developing menus using standardized software (e.g., ProNutra); meeting regularly with kitchen staff
• Attending research meetings with study investigators as needed
• Participating in professional development activities; maintaining training and certification (CITI, GCP, University of Utah policies)
• Overseeing and coordinating staffing needs to meet research diet demands; training kitchen staff
• Planning, monitoring, and maintaining inventory; purchasing food from kitchen vendors
• Developing standard operating procedures, policies, and protocols as needed
• Mentoring students (e.g., Foodservice Rotation, Foodservice Capstone) and staff and performing performance evaluation
• Developing, implementing, and evaluating quality initiatives regarding service and menu development; conducting quality control/audits of kitchen procedures
• Contributing to University of Utah investigator grant applications as needed (i.e., describing services).

Teaching responsibilities will include the following:

• Teaching courses such as Culinary Medicine or other courses in the department
• Participating in community engagement programs through the Utah Center for Community Nutrition, assisting in the development and implementation of innovative nutrition-based culinary medicine programs within the University of Utah and broader Salt Lake communities in accordance with evidence-based strategies
• Educating students and community members on nutritional needs, diets, healthy lifestyle, and behavior change through cooking demonstrations, cooking classes, and other innovative nutrition education
• Supervising Teaching Assistants
• Establishing trusting relationships with clients, community partners, and students while providing support and encouragement
• Serving as a professional representative of the Department of Nutrition and Integrative Physiology to both internal and external clients

• Other duties as assigned

Minimum QualificationsMaster’s of Science (MS) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Nutrition Science or a related field.
Preferences

• Credentialed by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) as a Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN); possess current certification with the State of Utah or ability to obtain certification within one month of employment
• Experience in a metabolic kitchen/community nutrition/public health/sports nutrition or related area
• Two years of clinical or community/practical experience
• Experience conducting engaging food demonstrations, cooking classes both in a formal teaching kitchen space, as well as in the community for groups of 10-25 people
• Experience working with underserved populations in a multi-cultural environment

The University of Utah is a PAC-12-member institution and a Research I University. Patients treated at University of Utah Health Sciences Center travel from all areas of Utah and from the five nearby states of Idaho, Wyoming, Montana, Nevada and Arizona, resulting in one of the largest geographic catchment areas of any academic medical center in the United States. Salt Lake City is juxtaposed to the Wasatch Mountains, offering unparalleled opportunities for skiing, hiking, fly fishing, biking, camping, and rock climbing. Eight National Parks are within a 5-hour drive from Salt Lake City. Applications will be reviewed as they are received with the position remaining open until filled.
Contact person: Brittany Bellows, Brittany.bellows@hsc.utah.edu
Please apply online at: https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/129902 and upload a cover letter, current CV, Research Statement, and one-page diversity statement statement (under Applicant Document – Other) . Reference letters will be solicited after an initial screening process.

Faculty Rank and Salary commensurate with experience.

The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, diversity, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.

EEO/Non-Discrimination Information

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students, staff, faculty and patients from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education, employment opportunities, and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented groups.

Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen and immunizations.

Special Instructions for CandidatesPlease apply online at: https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/129902 and upload a cover letter, current CV, Research Statement, and one-page diversity statement statement (under Applicant Document – Other) . Reference letters will be solicited after an initial screening process.
Open Date 03/02/2022
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Requisition Number PRN02935F
Type Faculty