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The Clinical Educator in Dietetics for Medical Nutrition Therapy and Food Service Management is a full-time, 12 month instructor of professional practice.  

Duties:

- Clinical educator will work in designated Triangle area hospital location(s) and on the Meredith College campus each week.
- Precept dietetic graduate students on a rotating schedule (in two or three cohorts) in one designated hospital location in Medical Nutrition Therapy/Clinical Nutrition and Food Service Management.
- Develop and lead campus-based clinical simulations and other alternate learning experiences in the Simulation Lab.
- Collaborate with the Program Director, hospital managers, and other community partners to plan and implement students’ schedules.
- Fulfill any nutrition competencies as required by the hospital.
- Educate students one-on-one or in small groups, both formally and informally.
- Evaluate each student's progress and provide timely formative feedback to students on strengths and opportunities for growth regarding their provision of Medical Nutrition Therapy and overall professionalism.
- Identify and facilitate learning activities that support the attainment of competencies/learning outcomes.
- Assist the students in setting appropriate goals and a schedule for completing competencies during the rotation.
- Complete required supervised practice documentation in a timely manner.
- Collaborate regularly with the Program Director regarding student performance.
- Provide assistance and supervision of other Meredith College students as needed.
- Assist the Program Director with the development of programmatic material and teaching courses as needed.
- Attend staff meetings at the hospital and college.
- Perform other miscellaneous tasks within the graduate office as identified by the Program Director, Department Head, and/or Dean.
- Participate in the application review and selection process for program candidates.
- Collect and assess data to meet ACEND accreditation requirements.
- Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Model evidence-based practice, professional behavior, time management, and ethical practice.

Qualifications:

- Master’s degree in Nutrition Sciences/Dietetics or Public Health. Credentialed by CDR as an active Registered Dietitian. At least three years of clinical nutrition experience and one year of food service management.
- Clinical educator for Medical Nutrition Therapy/Clinical Nutrition and food service for dietetic students in supervised practice.
- The successful candidate is an experienced dietetics professional who demonstrates mastery of core competencies in nutrition/dietetics and is dedicated to demonstrating excellence in the profession.
- The successful candidate will provide evidence of initiative, maturity, professionalism, attention to detail, excellent organizational ability, time management, and interpersonal skills, which include high-quality oral and written communication skills.
- The successful candidate will function in multiple roles, including educator, supervisor, preceptor, role model, mentor, coach, and resource.
- Strong computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Experience in or willingness to learn campus learning management systems, electronic medical records, and simulation technology is preferred.
- Experience in teaching/classroom management preferred.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. To apply: submit your letter of interest, vita, copy of all transcripts, RD registration number, and list of references with contact information. Official transcripts are required upon hire.

The Graduate Nutrition Programs are housed in the Department of Nutrition, Health and Human Performance, which resides in the School of Education, Health and Human Sciences. Graduate nutrition programs are also under the auspices of the John E. Weems Graduate School.

Required Documents:
- Cover Letter
- Resume/CV
- Transcripts
- RD registration number
- References (within the application)