Program Director, Dietetics Graduate Program

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (Aetna – State Health)

12 paid holidays

TSERS retirement

Vacation and sick leave

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

North Carolina A&T State University seeks a Program Director for the Future Education Model Dietetics Graduate Program in the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences. The director oversees coursework, field placements, and program operations, while leading recruitment, enrollment and retention efforts and ensuring ACEND accreditation compliance.

The role includes teaching and research responsibilities to support the program and advance nutrition education within the college.

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree or in progress in nutrition, dietetics or related field from a U.S. regionally accredited college or university
• Higher education teaching and advising experience
• Registered Dietitian
• Knowledge of ACEND standards of education and broad knowledge of clinical and administrative dietetics

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in recruiting, enrolling and retaining students in the program
• Ensure program compliance with accreditation requirements
• Oversee coursework and field placements
• Teach and conduct research to support the program

Skills

Teaching

Advising

Communication

Technology skills

Statistics

Education

Doctorate in nutrition/dietetics or related field

Job description

Primary Purpose Of Position

Serve as Program Director for the Future Education Model Dietetics Graduate Program in the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences. This position provides oversight for coursework and duties associated with the regular academic and educational experiences related to the Dietetics Graduate Program coursework and related field placement. The Director provides leadership in recruiting, enrolling and retaining students in the program and ensures the program is in compliance with accreditation requirements. Additionally, teaching and research responsibilities are involved to support the program.

Posting Details

Classification Information

Classification Type

EHRA

Position Overview

Serve as Program Director for the Future Education Model Dietetics Graduate Program in the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences. This position provides oversight for coursework and duties associated with the regular academic and educational experiences related to the Dietetics Graduate Program coursework and related field placement. The Director provides leadership in recruiting, enrolling and retaining students in the program and ensures the program is in compliance with accreditation requirements. Additionally, teaching and research responsibilities are involved to support the program.

Primary Function Of Organizational Unit

The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences is one of four academic departments within the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences and is accredited by the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences ( AAFCS ). The department offers Bachelor of Science degrees in three program areas with the following six distinct specialty emphases: child development and family relations, child development early education and family studies (birth-kindergarten licensure), consumer sciences, fashion merchandising and design, food and nutritional sciences (nutrition) and food and nutritional sciences (food science). Additionally, the department offers a Master of Science degree in food and nutritional science, a Master of Arts in Teaching in family and consumer sciences education, and a Master of Arts in Teaching in child development early education and family studies (birth-kindergarten licensure). Faculty members are actively engaged in research that contributes to the body of knowledge in the areas of nutrition, food science, gerontology, housing, apparel, textiles and family issues.

Minimum Requirements

Doctorate degree or in progress in nutrition, dietetics or related field from a U.S. regionally accredited college or university

Higher education teaching and advising experience.

Registered Dietitian

Knowledge of ACEND standards of education and broad knowledge of clinical and administrative dietetics.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

Minimum three years of teaching, research and advising in higher education; program coordination and administrative experience; industry experience, ACEND accreditation experience; strong technology skills, strong oral and written communication skills, and proficient with statistical and financial concepts.

Required License Or Certification

Registered Dietitian

Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies.

On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site)

Working Title

Program Director, Dietetics Graduate Program

Position Number

007429

Recruitment Salary Range

Commensurate with education and experience.

FLSA

Exempt

Appointment Type

Permanent - Full-time

Tenure Track

No

Organizational Division

Family & Consumer Sciences

Organizational Location

College of Ag & Environ Sciences

Organizational Unit

Family & Consumer Sciences

Posting Number

EPA3150

Open Date

07/27/2026

Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled

08/31/2026

Open Until Filled

No

Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positions remaining posted after this date are continuing to accept applications, but may close at any time. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration, applications received after this date may receive consideration depending upon the status of the search

Date Position Available

01/04/2027

Special Instructions to Applicant

You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
• Community Service Leave
• Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
• NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System ( TSERS )
• Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
• Employee Assistance Program ( EAP )
• Campus Recreation Center Discount
• University Bookstore Discount
• and more

This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

Quick Link

https://jobs.ncat.edu/postings/41098