UTHealth Houston School of Public Health (https://sph.uth.edu/campuses/houston) and the Michael & Susan Dell Center for Healthy Living (https://sph.uth.edu/research/centers/dell/) seek qualified candidates to fill a full-time faculty position serving as Dietetic Internship (DI) Program Director in Houston. Competitive salary and start-up resources are available. This will be a 12-month faculty position at the level of Faculty Associate.
The UTHealth Houston School of Public Health Dietetic Internship Program is located in the Department of Health Promotion & Behavioral Sciences (https://sph.uth.edu/dept/hpbs/) and the Michael & Susan Dell Center for Healthy Living. The internship director is responsible for assuring the internship education activities integrate effectively and efficiently with department operations.
Position Key Accountabilities:
• Planning, scheduling, coordinating, and supervising program operations
• Developing and Evaluating the program
• Engaging in strategic planning and managing finances for the program
• Recruiting and advising dietetic interns and ensuring alignment between dietetic internship and MPH degree program requirements.
• Establishing and managing an effective curriculum
• Establishing, maintaining, and facilitating community partnerships and service opportunities for themselves, program participants, and dietetic internship students. These opportunities can include events related to advocacy in nutrition, education, and wellness
• Coordinating practicum sites and rotation schedules for students and preceptors
• Maintaining program accreditation, and maintaining professional competency and skills required for professional practice
• Maintaining an active role as an employee within the School of Public Health
• Play a role in coordinating the development, management, instruction, and evaluation of nutrition-related classes and content within McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston (https://med.uth.edu/). The program management time allocation is 75/25 with 75% of the time allotted to managing the program and 25% toward teaching graduate-level courses.

Candidates with prior management experience, clinical experience in a large hospital, or experience in teaching and directing education programs are preferred. We welcome candidates whose experience in teaching, research, and service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and community service.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Interested candidates should access the following link to complete the Web application https://www.uth.edu/hr/uthealth-careers. Please also submit a cover letter describing qualifications and interests, a current curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references.
Candidates with further questions are encouraged to contact the committee chair - Shreela Sharma, Ph.D., RD, LD at Shreela.v.sharma@uth.tmc.edu or the administrative assistant Jayme Wood at Jayme.Wood@uth.tmc.edu of the DI Program search committee.
UTHealth is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law or university policy. Reasonable accommodation, based on disability or religious observances, will be considered in accordance with the applicable law and UTHealth policy. The University maintains affirmative action programs with respect to women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and eligible veterans in accordance with applicable law. This is a security-sensitive position and thereby subject to Texas Education code §51.215. A background check will be required for the final candidate.

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential, with a Masters or Ph.D. in nutrition, public health, or a related field
• Evidence of professional preparation and practice in nutrition and dietetics for at least seven (7) years
• Evidence of effective teaching, preferably at the college level or other professional experience for a minimum of three years post RDN credentialing; either currently credentialed as a Licensed Dietitian in Texas or eligible for licensure in Texas
• Skill in utilizing instructional and computer technology
• Demonstrated knowledge and awareness of professional development related to areas of expertise

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