Assistant/Associate Professor and DPD Program Coordinator Food, Nutrition, and Dietetics

Title: Assistant/Associate Professor and DPD Program Coordinator Food, Nutrition, and Dietetics
Division Name: Academic Affairs
College/Unit: College of Applied Science and Technology
Department: Family and Consumer Sciences
Campus Location: Normal, IL

The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) invites applications for a tenure track position as the Program Director of the Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) in Food, Nutrition, and Dietetics (FND) beginning on August 16, 2024. The anticipated appointment is 50% teaching, 25% administration coordinating the DPD program, and 25% research. The Program Director has the responsibility of effectively managing all aspects of the DPD Program at Illinois State University including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The Program Director will work in collaboration with the FND and Dietetic Internship faculty and staff. The Program Director reports directly to the Chair of the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences.

Responsibilities: This position includes responsibilities of teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Accreditation Council for Educators in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) accredited programs, developing a focused area of scholarship, mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, and providing service to the University and profession. Specifically, the DPD Program Director will educate, advise and inform current DPD majors, students interested in the DPD Program, prospective Illinois State University students and others about the DPD Program requirements at Illinois State University, the ACEND requirements for becoming eligible for a supervised professional practice experience, taking the registration exam to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, and the dietetic internship/graduate program application process. The successful candidate will also be expected to establish a record of scholarly publications in outlets appropriate to the discipline. For consideration for appointment at the rank of associate professor, applicants should already have an established record of teaching excellence and scholarship.

The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences and College of Applied Science and Technology is committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community. ISU recognizes that a diverse faculty, staff, and student body enriches the educational experiences of the entire campus and greater community. Candidates who have experience working with a diverse range of faculty, staff, and students, and who can contribute to the climate of inclusivity are especially welcomed to apply. Women, veterans, persons with disabilities, LGBTQIA2+, and people of color are encouraged to apply.

The Program: In the Food, Nutrition and Dietetics major we have approximately 110 undergraduate majors and 85 graduate students. Our newly renovated Foods Lab offers space for courses, research, and outreach opportunities. The accredited dietetic internship includes an on-campus Masters-internship program and a distance internship with an online Master’s degree. Students and faculty have the opportunity to participate in international study tours. In 2018, the Didactic Program in Dietetics was reaccredited by ACEND.

The Department: The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences is one of six departments and two schools in the College of Applied Science and Technology (www.cast.illinoisstate.edu). The Department is accredited by the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) and offers five professional undergraduate programs [Fashion Design and Merchandising; Food, Nutrition and Dietetics; Human Development and Family Science; Interior Design; and FCS Teacher Education]. The department also offers four accelerated master's sequences (combined bachelor's and master's) including a Food, Nutrition and Dietetics sequence.

The department offers two Master’s degree programs: (1) a Master’s degree in Nutrition with two sequences [Dietetic Internship; Nutrition] and a certificate [Distance Dietetic Internship] and (2) a Master’s degree in Family and Consumer Sciences with four sequences [Child Life; Fashion Design and Merchandising; Human Development and Family Science; Interior Design].

The FCS Department houses four accredited programs including: undergraduate DPD (ACEND), a graduate Dietetic Internship (ACEND), undergraduate interior design (CIDA), and undergraduate Teacher Education (NCATE). The Department has approximately 530 undergraduate and 115 graduate students, 24 full-time and 4 part-time faculty, 2 full-time academic advisors, 2 civil service staff and an affiliated Child Care Center. The FCS department has a collegial collaborative atmosphere among faculty, staff, and students.

Illinois State University: Illinois State University http://www.illinoisstate.edu, founded in 1857, is the oldest public university in Illinois. There are approximately 21,000 students in the six colleges of Illinois State University. In our most recent strategic plan Educate ∙ Connect ∙ Elevate, we have committed our resources to realizing seven core values: Learning and Scholarship, Diversity and Inclusion, Respect, Collaboration, Individualized Attention, Civic Engagement, and Integrity. By acting on these values, we create a learning environment that results in our University being the first-choice public university in Illinois for high-achieving, motivated students who seek an individualized educational experience combined with the resources of a large university. Also visit the University’s metrics of excellence at (http://illinoisstate.edu/pointsofpride/).

Bloomington-Normal Community: Illinois State University is located in the growing twin cities of Bloomington and Normal, with a metro population of approximately 172,000. The community is also home to Illinois Wesleyan University, Heartland Community College, St. Joseph Medical Center, Carle BroMenn Medical Center, COUNTRY Financial, State Farm Insurance’s International Headquarters, Central Illinois Regional Airport, and electric truck manufacturer Rivian Motors. The community has distinguished itself for its outstanding school systems and its citizens’ high level of educational attainment, as well as its parks and recreation, health care, vibrant fine arts scene, job growth, economic opportunity, historic sites, and low crime rates. SmartAsset ranked Bloomington IL, in the top 20 of the most livable cities in the U.S. (2022). Zippia named Bloomington, IL, as #1 on their “Happiest Cities” list (2020), and Best Choice Schools listed the area on its “30 Small College Towns with Great Quality of Life” (2020). Bloomington-Normal is conveniently located about three hours from Indianapolis, two hours from both Chicago and St. Louis, and an hour from Peoria, Champaign-Urbana, Decatur, and Springfield; many of these locations are accessible from Bloomington-Normal via the Amtrak located 1 block from ISU’s campus. For more information on our community, please visit (http://visitbn.org/).

Commensurate with experience and qualifications

(1) Applicants must hold a Doctoral degree in Food, Nutrition, Dietetics, or closely related field. Exceptional A.B.D candidates with expected completion of their doctoral degree before May 15, 2025 will be considered.
(2) Applicants must be a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with a minimum of three years professional experience post credentialing.
(3) Candidates must be able to demonstrate oral proficiency in the English language as a requirement for this position, as mandated by state law.

Varies

8/16/2024

1)Letter of application describing experience and interest in the position.

2)CV

3)Three References including name, address, phone and email.

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Initial review of applications will begin on November 1, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled.

Dr. Luke Russell
[email protected]

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

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