Location: Troy, NY Category: Faculty Positions Posted On: Wed Jul 10 2024 Job Description:

Appointment type: Faculty, non-tenured

Contract length: Full-time, 10-month

Department: Nutrition Science

Manage all aspects of the dietetic internship program, which includes but is not limited to:

• Teach/direct internship practicum courses (NTR-530, NTR-531 and NTR-532)

• Timely submission of accreditation fees, reports and other documentation required by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND-)

• Policy and procedure development that adhere to college and ACEND- Accreditation Standards

• Academic advisement, evaluation and counseling of interns enrolled in program

• Recruitment and retention of dietetic interns

• Maintain and update curriculum on an ongoing basis ensure accreditation requirements are fulfilled

• Recruitment, retention and training of preceptors

• Collect and assess required outcomes data for accreditation

• Maintenance of intern records

• Maintain regular communication with program faculty, preceptors and advisory board

• Timely submission of required documentation supporting graduate's eligibility for CDR credentialing exam for dietitians.

• Manage program budget

• Maintain and update program website

As a full-time Professor of Practice (POP), the Dietetic Internship Director must demonstrate successful teaching and advisement, service to the department, college and community as well as professional development and scholarship.

The estimated base academic year salary for this position is $54,000 commensurate with experience.

Job Requirements:

Candidate must have earned at least a master's degree, be credentialed as a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) and have a minimum of three years professional experience post-credentialing.

Additional Information:

RSC offers a dynamic college environment and friendly work atmosphere along with opportunities for tuition waiver, employer matched retirement plan for eligible employees and many other benefits. For complete employee benefit information, please visit our Employee Benefits (https://www.sage.edu/about/offices-centers/human-resources/employment-benefits/) page. Visit our Employment Opportunities (https://www.sage.edu/about/work-at-russell-sage/) page for additional available job openings at RSC.

Russell Sage College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, sexual orientation, military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, reproductive health decision making, criminal history, and any other legally protected characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In this regard, opportunities for advancement will be made available without bias. The College is also subject to state and federal laws, supports efforts to attract and retain fully qualified women and other minority group members for faculty and other positions. Russell Sage College will comply with the letter and intent of all State and Federal laws and applicable orders pursuant to Equal Employment Opportunity.

Russell Sage College embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential components of a rich intellectual and cultural environment in which all members are given the opportunity to reach their full potential as active participants in our local and global society. Russell Sage College is committed to developing policies and programs to create a campus that supports an optimal learning and working environment for all students, alumnae/i, faculty, administrators, and staff. Please take a look at more information about the diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives (https://www.sage.edu/about/community-resources/diversity-equity-inclusion/) at Russell Sage College.

• Applications accepted until position is filled.

• Reports to: Chair of the Nutrition department

COVID-19 vaccination is not required, but suggested.