Special Instructor In Nutrition

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Oakland University’s School of Health Sciences department of Interdisciplinary Health Sciences is seeking applications for a Special Instructor (SI) in clinical nutrition. This is a 9-month full-time faculty position. This position will teach undergraduate nutrition and dietetic students practice standards in the field of dietetics through a variety of courses including Medical Nutrition Therapy and Ethical Practices in Nutrition. In addition to teaching, the SI will provide leadership in service activities that support the successes of students, and community, demonstrating continuous commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, and the mission of Oakland University. As a faculty member teaching core courses within the ACEND accredited dietetics program, the SI will actively participate in accreditation activities of the dietetics program, in curriculum development, program advancement and assessment.

Candidates must at a minimum have earned a Masters degree from an accredited university in an applicable field (nutrition, public health, psychology, exercise science, etc). Applicants must be a current Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetics Registration and be able to provide the RD identification number. Applicants must have a minimum of three years experience practicing as a Registered Dietitian in a clinical setting. Candidates must demonstrate exceptional written, oral and interpersonal communication skills, anda continuous commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Preference for candidates with teaching experience. Preference for candidates that show leadership within the nutrition field through professional membership and community organizations.

To apply, upload a curriculum vitae (CV), cover letter, a statement of teaching philosophy, a statement on diversity and inclusion, contact information for two professional references, and official transcripts and a copy of your RD credential/CDR registration card.
The diversity statement describes interests or efforts in furthering diversity and inclusion, e.g., through mentoring, pedagogy, activism, faculty recruitment/retention, or research on issues related to diversity and social inequality.
Questions regarding the position may be directed to Sarah Martin, Special Instructor/Chair of Faculty Search, at sgallen@oakland.edu.

The School of Health Sciences (SHS) serves nearly 2000 undergraduate, masters, doctoral, and post-professional students through commitment to a model of advancing community-engaged translational relationships, and connecting theory to best practices. Built upon the foundations of the natural and behavioral sciences we are organized departmentally into four themes: Public and Environmental Wellness, Human Movement Science, Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences, and Interdisciplinary Health Sciences (IDH).
The IDH department, where life and health interests intersect, offers distinct degree programs at the bachelors (BS) level. Our undergraduate degree in Nutrition, with an optional dietetics specialization, has candidacy accreditation by ACEND as a Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD). Our long-standing BS in Health Sciences degree offers study concentrations in holistic health, pre-health professions, and pre-pharmacy while our new BS in Health Systems degree supports pursuits of non-clinical, health-centered careers.

The University is located on 1,443 acres of scenic land in the cities of Rochester Hills and Auburn Hills in Oakland County, Michigan. The University offers 142 bachelor’s degree programs and 138 graduate degree and certificate programs. Academics include programs in the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business Administration, School of Education and Human Services, School of Engineering and Computer Science, School of Health Sciences, School of Medicine and School of Nursing. As an anchor institution in southeastern Michigan that is dedicated to building ongoing, collaborative relationships, Oakland University embraces community and civic engagement to enhance the lives of its students and positively impact the broader community. Learn more about Oakland University’s Mission & Vision and Strategic Plan.