Assistant/Associate Professor, Department Of Family And Consumer Sciences; Dietetics Program

Commonwealth Of Virginia; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 67,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia State University seeks a qualified Dietetic Internship Director for a 12-month faculty appointment. The DI Director leads the Dietetic Internship program, teaches DI courses and 1–2 undergraduate courses, and ensures program quality per ACEND standards.

The Director oversees accreditation, policy development, student recruitment and advisement, and coordination with faculty and preceptors, while supporting service activities across the university and community.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree in Nutrition, Dietetics or closely related field; Master’s if degree not in field.
• Must be an RD or RDN credentialed by CDR.
• Demonstrated college teaching experience and ability to work with diverse students; teaching, scholarship and research background.
• Experience with ACEND-accredited programs or supervised practice education.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer literacy and technology skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as required.
• VSU credentialing policy compliance per Faculty Credentialing Policy #2301.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the Dietetic Internship program and oversee all program activities.
• Teach Dietetic Internship courses and 1–2 undergraduate courses.
• Ensure ACEND accreditation compliance; maintain records and documentation for graduates’ eligibility for the CDR exam.
• Plan and evaluate the program; develop policies and procedures; recruit, advise, evaluate, and counsel students.
• Coordinate with faculty and preceptors; maintain accreditation standards and records.
• Engage in service at department, college, and university levels and promote the program.
• Support recruitment events and contribute to student and faculty life.
• Engage in other duties as assigned by the Department Chairperson.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Program administration

Documentation & policy

Independent work

Education

Terminal degree in Nutrition/Dietetics or related field

Master’s degree in Nutrition or Dietetics (if terminal not in field)

RD/RDN credential (CDR)

ABD acceptable if doctorate completed by Jan 2027

Job description

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.
• *ABD is acceptable if doctorate completed by January 2027.

Additional Considerations

• 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.

AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

Employment-based visa sponsorship at Virginia State University (VSU) is not guaranteed and will be evaluated carefully on a case-by-case basis. Federal law does not require employers to provide immigration sponsorship, and VSU is not obligated to offer it. Employment at VSU does not permit an individual to work in the United States unless the appropriate employment authorization has been obtained and verified in accordance with federal immigration compliance requirements.

The selected candidate will be subject to an extensive and complete background check, which may include fingerprinting. The candidate may be required to complete a Statement of Economic Interest as a condition of employment, if applicable.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter.

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