Job Description Summary

Job Description

Assistant Clinical Professor/Lecturer to teach undergraduate courses in nutrition and/or dietetics, such as introduction to dietetics, lifespan nutrition and medical nutrition therapy; and provide service to the program, department, division, university and the profession. The position also includes serving as Director of the undergraduate dietetics program in nutrition and dietetics, which is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). This is a full-time, non-tenure-track, on-campus position that requires regular presence and active engagement on campus. The appointment will begin in August 2026.

Undergraduate dietetics program director responsibilities include:

• Development of policies and procedures for effectively managing all components of the program and to ensure fair, equitable and considerate treatment of prospective and enrolled students (such as program admission, retention and completion policies).
• Student recruitment, advisement, evaluation and counseling.
• Maintenance of program accreditation including:
  • Timely submission of fees, reports and requests for major program changes;
  • Maintenance of all program’s student records, including student advising plans, supervised practice and verification statements;
  • Maintenance of complaints about the program received from students or others, including disposition of the complaint;
  • On-going review of program’s curriculum to meet the accreditation standards;
  • Communication and coordination with program faculty, preceptors and others involved with the program and its students;
  • Facilitation of processes for continuous program evaluation; and
  • Timely submission of required documentation supporting the graduate's eligibility for a Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) credentialing exam.

Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health (KNH)

Faculty in the Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health provide a quality learning experience for students, supervise student research projects, and serve on program, department, division, and /or university committees.

The College of Education, Health, and Society (EHS)

The mission of the College of Education, Health, and Society at Miami University is to prepare transformative leaders. Through excellence in teaching, scholarship, and community partnerships, the college provides dynamic and innovative programs that encourage international perspectives. Our integrated human experience prepares graduates to generate knowledge, educate, serve, and promote well-being in diverse and global settings through ethical, democratic practices. Faculty members work in an environment that promotes a holistic approach to both teaching and research. They are encouraged to align their teaching, scholarship, and service in an interdisciplinary fashion in order to promote aggressive solutions to the issues faced by our society. The College of Education, Health, and Society seeks out opportunities for cross-departmental collaboration facilitated by the six departments in our division (Educational Leadership, Educational Psychology, Family Science and Social Work, Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health, Sport Leadership & Management and Teaching, Curriculum, and Educational Inquiry). We believe that the synergy from this comprehensive approach creates the kind of integrated human experience that is essential to excellence in research and teaching.
 

Miami University: Established in 1809, Miami University consistently ranks among the top national public universities for providing students with a superior education and exceptional value. Miami is located in the quintessential college town of Oxford, Ohio, with polytechnic campuses in Hamilton and Middletown, a learning center in West Chester, a European study center in Luxembourg, and a 100% virtual option in Miami Online. A comprehensive research university, Miami empowers students to engage with premiere teacher-scholars and benefit from a well-rounded liberal arts foundation and vibrant campus experience to develop lifelong skills for any career. With more than 240,000 high-achieving alumni, students gain access to an extensive and supportive community that opens doors globally and leads to amazing outcomes. With an ambition to effect meaningful change, Miami delivers the resources and experiences that prepare graduates to learn with purpose and lead with courage.

Minimum Qualifications:

Ph.D. in nutrition or closely related field by date of appointment for the rank of Assistant Clinical Professor; Master’s degree in nutrition or a closely related field by the date of appointment for the rank of Assistant Clinical Lecturer. Be credentialed as a registered dietitian nutritionist by the Commission on Dietetic Registration; Have a minimum of five years of professional experience post-credentialing.

Consideration may be given to candidates who are familiar with ACEND accreditation guidelines; who have experience teaching dietetic-related courses at the college level; who hold current or willing to obtain licensure in Ohio through the Ohio Board of Dietetics; who have experience working with diverse populations in the clinical, community and/or food service/food service systems settings; and those who show evidence of the utilization of technology in teaching and/or experience with on-line teaching.
 

Additional Position Information (if applicable)

Required Application Documents

Special Instructions (if applicable)

Additional Information

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

Reasonable Accommodations
Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directed here.

Miami University Values Statement
Miami University is a scholarly community whose members believe that a liberal education is grounded in qualities of character as well as of intellect. We respect the dignity of other persons, the rights and property of others, and the right of others to hold and express disparate beliefs. We believe in honesty, integrity, and the importance of moral conduct. We defend the freedom of inquiry that is the heart of learning and combine that freedom with the exercise of judgment and the acceptance of personal responsibility.

For more information on Miami University’s mission and core values, please visit the Mission and Core Values webpage.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement
Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560.

Clery Act
As part of the University’s commitment to maintaining a healthy and safe living, learning, and working environment, we encourage you to read Miami University’s Annual Security & Fire Safety Report at: http://www.MiamiOH.edu/campus-safety/annual-report/index.html , which contains information about campus safety, crime statistics, and our drug and alcohol abuse and prevention program designed to prevent the unlawful possession, use, and distribution of drugs and alcohol on campus and at university events and activities. This report also contains information on programs and policies designed to prevent and address sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. Each year, email notification of this website is made to all faculty, staff, and enrolled students. Written notification is also provided to prospective students and employees. Hard copies of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report may be obtained from the Miami University Police Department at 513-529-2223.

Labor Law Posters for Applicants

Please visit our Labor Law Posters webpage to access all relevant and applicable labor law information.