Full Time Lecturer, Embedded Clinical Nutrition Preceptor
California Polytechnic State University
Application
Details
Posted: 22-Feb-24
Location: San Luis Obispo, California
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Allied Health
Dietitian / Nutritionist
Sector:
Hospital, Public and Private
Preferred Education:
4 Year Degree
Internal Number: 536054
The Food Science and Nutrition Department in the College of Agriculture, Food, and Environmental Sciences at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA, is seeking a two-year, full-time, academic year lecturer starting September 16, 2024 and ending June 13, 2026. This lecturer is an embedded clinical nutrition preceptor who will coordinate rotation experiences and supervise a group of Cal Poly dietetic interns during their clinical nutrition rotations at a local hospital(s). Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Duties of the lecturer include: serving as the lead clinical nutrition preceptor for Cal Poly’s dietetic interns placed at local hospital(s); provide patient care, work with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, and maintain medical documentation, as appropriate; work closely with the dietetic internship director and other key stakeholders, including local hospital administrators and nutrition care team, to coordinate and schedule clinical nutrition supervised practice rotations and experiences for Cal Poly dietetic interns; work closely with the dietetic internship director and local hospital staff to plan and implement competency-based experiences and assignments to meet the Standards for Dietetic Internships as set forth by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND); assist with the selection of dietetic interns; oversee the clearance and onboarding processes for all clinical nutrition rotations; monitor and evaluate student intern performance in the clinic and on required assignments.
Initial rank and salary for lecturer faculty are based on professional experience and educational background and are determined by the hiring department. Most new lecturers are hired at the Lecturer A or B rank. As of July 2022, the classification salary ranges for the respective ranks are: Lecturer A: $4,530-$6,056 Lecturer B: $5,405-$11,994 Lecturer C: $6,190-$13,172 Lecturer D: $7,794-$13,797
At California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, we believe cultivating an environment embracing and promoting diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. Bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences and value systems fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Cal Poly’s values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility. Cal Poly's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. California Polytechnic State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
Required Qualifications
An earned bachelor’s degree in nutrition, dietetics, or closely related field and a minimum of 4 years of clinical experience OR an earned master’s degree in nutrition, dietetics, or closely related field, and a minimum of 3 years of clinical experience.
RD/RDN credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) and maintain credential during appointment
2 years of inpatient clinical nutrition experience.
Demonstrated commitment to and evidence of quality, student-centered learning, precepting, or teaching, as well as the ability to collaboratively work in multidisciplinary settings
The successful candidate must be able to work effectively with teams and interact well with peers, students, industry, government agencies, and the general public.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, with demonstrated proficiency in the written and oral use of the English language.
Candidates who demonstrate a commitment to diversity, and who have international experience or the desire to cultivate international links, are of particular interest.
Cal Poly is located in San Luis Obispo on California’s Central Coast, about halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco. Our location gives students access to opportunities for hands-on research in agriculture, winemaking and distinctive coastal ecosystems as well as close proximity to tech, industry and the culture hubs in Southern California and the Bay Area. Given California’s status as a world leader in many areas and industries, our students have an opportunity to do work that makes an impact around the globe.
Committed to Diversity
We recognize and celebrate the value of the different viewpoints, knowledge, cultures and skills that diverse communities bring to the educational experience. Cal Poly is committed to becoming a more diverse, equitable and inclusive environment where everyone has the opportunity to succeed and feel a sense of respect, belonging and personal safety.
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Cal Poly consistently receives high rankings from major publications. For the past 27 years, we have been named the best public, master's-level university in the West by U.S. News & World Report. Forbes also continues to name us the top public masters-level university in California and one of the Top 25 public and private universities in the West.
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