Instructor of Dietetic Internship Program

Special Instructions

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Nicholls State University adheres to the equal opportunity provisions of federal civil rights laws and regulations that are applicable to this agency. Therefore, no one will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964); sex (Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972); disability (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; or age (Age Discrimination Act of 1975) in attaining educational goals and objectives and in the administration of personnel policies and procedures. Anyone with questions regarding this policy may contact Alison Hadaway, SHRM-CP, Director of Human Resources at 985-448-4041 / alison.hadaway@nicholls.edu / P.O. Box 2105, Thibodaux, LA 70310. For anyone needing ADA Accommodations, please contact Brian Clausen, Director of Environmental Health & Safety at 985-448-4783 / brian.clausen@nicholls.edu

Position Details

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Position Information

Position Title Instructor of Dietetic Internship Program

Position Number 500097

Salary Range $50,000.00 - $51,000.00

Position Type Faculty

Department Information

Ending Effective Date of Temporary Employment

Department Allied Health Sciences

Job Duties

Responsibility / Duty

Guide and evaluate supervised practice experiences. Teaching workload as much as twice the teaching workload for full-time academic faculty. Appraise students of periodic evaluations. Monitor supervised practice attendance. Report final grades in Banner at the end of each semester. Maintain propriate

student records and files.

Percentage Of Time 75

Responsibility / Duty

Responsible to Program Coordinator. Plan cooperatively with Program Coordinator for courses and course objectives. Recommend utilization of supervised practice facilities to enhance learning. Assume such related assigned duties as contribute to the integral functioning of the dietetics internship program. Arrange with Program Coordinator, in event of inability to meet assignment, i.e., absence from campus or clinical. Recommend materials and services for budgetary inclusion to Program Coordinator. Actively participate in faculty meetings and committee activities. Assist in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with fellow faculty members and associated service personnel. Provide annually, evidence, unencumbered licensure in State of Louisiana. Provide evidence annually of compliance with health requirements. Adhere to appropriate procedures and policies as outlined in the Department of Allied Sciences Faculty Handbook and the NSU Policy and Procedure Manual. Schedule annual peer and administrative evaluations. Complete at the end of every semester all faculty end of course evaluation forms and submit them to the Program Coordinator

Percentage Of Time 15

Responsibility / Duty

Assume such related assigned duties as contribute to the functioning of the Department. Participate in activities requiring faculty such as graduation, faculty meetings, Faculty Senate when elected, campus committees, etc. Assume such related assigned duties as contribute to appropriate University functioning, including the maintenance of good public relations. New clinical faculty members are required to attend on-going classes in the area of their responsibility.

Percentage Of Time 10

Posting Detail Information

Minimum Experience Required

Credentialed professional in dietetics (holds current CDR registration as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist) and current license to practice in Louisiana (holds current Louisiana license a a Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist).

Minimum of two years of clinical experience.

Maintenance and documentation of current knowledge and skills in areas of responsibility.

Minimum Education Required

Terminal degree in dietetics, nutrition, food systems or related field preferred. Minimum of a Master’s Degree in the discipline (dietetics, nutrition).

Minimum Licenses Required

LBEDN license as a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist and CDR Registration as a Registered Dietitian

Other Minimum Requirements

Minimum 2 years of clinical experience in Dietetics

Test(s) Required

Preferred Education

Terminal degree in dietetics, nutrition, food systems or related field preferred. Minimum of a Master’s Degree in the discipline (dietetics, nutrition).

Preferred Experience

Five or more years in clinical dietetics practice. Advanced knowledge of the Nutrition Care Process. Willingness to obtain advanced training in Nutrition Focused Physical Examination.

Preferred Licenses

Other Preferred Requirements

Physical Demands

Employment Year Fiscal Year

If Grant Period or Specified Period selected, please specify begin date

If Grant Period or Specified Period selected, please specify end date

Employment Basis Full-time

Proposed Ending Date (for faculty and grant funded positions)

Posting Date 08/06/2025

Closing Date 08/17/2025

Special Instructions to Applicants

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed to Apply

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Required Documents

• Resume/CV
  

• Cover Letter
  

• Teaching Philosophy
  

• Names and Contact Information for a Minimum of THREE References
  

• Copy of Transcript
  

Optional Documents

• Letter of Reference 1
  

• Letter of Reference 2
  

• Other Document
  

• Other Document