Program Director, Dietetics Graduate Program

North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University

Greensboro (NC)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Vacation & sick leave

EAP

Job summary

North Carolina A&T State University seeks a Program Director for the Future Education Model Dietetics Graduate Program within the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences. The role provides oversight for coursework and field experiences, and leads activities to recruit, enroll, and retain students while ensuring accreditation compliance.

Teaching and research duties support program excellence. The position requires a doctoral qualification in nutrition or related field, RD certification, and

Qualifications

Doctorate required or in progress in nutrition, dietetics, or related field from a U.S. regionally accredited institution.
Registered Dietitian.
Experience in higher education teaching and advising.
Knowledge of ACEND standards of education and broad knowledge of clinical and administrative dietetics.
Strong technology, oral and written communication skills; proficient with statistical and financial concepts.

Responsibilities

Oversee coursework and field placements for the Dietetics Graduate Program.
Lead recruiting, enrollment, and retention efforts for the program.
Provide teaching and conduct research to support the program.
Ensure accreditation compliance and maintain program quality.

Skills

Higher education teaching

Program coordination

ACEND standards knowledge

Communication skills

Research experience

Leadership

Education

Doctorate in nutrition or related field (in progress or completed)

Registered Dietitian (RD)

Tools

SPSS

Excel

Office software

Job description

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

Eligibility for remote/hybrid work arrangement

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

Position Information

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 Detail Information

Posting Number: EPA3150

Open Date: 07/27/2026

Close Date: 08/31/2026

Date Position Available: 01/04/2027

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

Equal Opportunity and Anti-Discriminatory Statement

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.

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