University of Vermont
Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor-Dietetics
University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont, us, 05405
Overview
The Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences (NFS) at The University of Vermont invites applicants for the position of Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor. Rank will be determined based on prior experiences. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) 12-month, non-tenure-track position and involves leading/directing the graduate program with an ACEND-accredited pathway. The anticipated start date is no later than January 16, 2026, but may start as soon as a qualified applicant is named.
Responsibilities
Teaching and developing the graduate curriculum.
Advising graduate students, clinical research and clinical service.
Model academic, clinical and research expertise, in addition to innovative teaching and learning opportunities.
Make professional contributions and engage in service. The successful candidate will demonstrate a solid commitment to accessibility, inclusiveness, and academic excellence, as reflected in the tenets of
Our Common Ground .
Context and Collaborations The Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences is uniquely positioned on the UVM main campus alongside the University of Vermont Medical Center allowing for close collaborations and access to medical field preceptors. There are multiple other opportunities for collaborative, team-based clinical and student research activities across our vibrant University. Some examples are the UVM Cancer Center, The OSHER Collaborative for Integrative Health, UVM Simulation Laboratory and UVM Extension. In addition to our graduate programs, Nutrition and Food Sciences faculty also interact with graduate students associated with Food Systems, Animal Biosciences, Cellular, Molecular and Biomedical Sciences, and Complex Systems.
Salary and Start Date Anticipated pay range:
$85,000-$90,000
Qualifications
Earned doctoral degree (e.g., Ph.D., DCN) in a relevant field, including nutrition science, clinical nutrition, and dietetics.
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in good standing with a minimum of three years of post-credentialing clinical experience.
Required Materials
Curriculum Vitae
Cover letter addressing the candidate’s experience and contributions to an evidence-based approach to Clinical Nutrition practices within an academic setting
Teaching philosophy
A statement on a candidate’s commitment to furthering UVM’s
Our Common Ground
Names and email addresses of at least three references who may be contacted after the initial application review. The names and email addresses of the references must be entered into the UVMJobs application, and the reference letters will be collected upon request and managed via that system.
Application and Review Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; for full consideration applicants are strongly encouraged to submit all materials by August 15, 2025. Applications without each of these components will not be considered. Salary will be made at a level appropriate to the applicant’s qualifications and experience. This hire will be subject to a positive background check.
Contacts For further information about this position, please contact: Dr. Farryl Bertmann, Search Committee Chair:
fbertman@uvm.edu
or Dr. Judith Anglin, NFS Department Chair:
Judith.Anglin@uvm.edu .
About UVM and Equal Opportunity Established in 1791, the University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category legally protected by federal or state law.
UVM is located in Burlington, Vermont, a diverse, vibrant city on the shore of Lake Champlain, offering cultural, civic and recreational opportunities.
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Responsibilities
Teaching and developing the graduate curriculum.
Advising graduate students, clinical research and clinical service.
Model academic, clinical and research expertise, in addition to innovative teaching and learning opportunities.
Make professional contributions and engage in service. The successful candidate will demonstrate a solid commitment to accessibility, inclusiveness, and academic excellence, as reflected in the tenets of
Our Common Ground .
Context and Collaborations The Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences is uniquely positioned on the UVM main campus alongside the University of Vermont Medical Center allowing for close collaborations and access to medical field preceptors. There are multiple other opportunities for collaborative, team-based clinical and student research activities across our vibrant University. Some examples are the UVM Cancer Center, The OSHER Collaborative for Integrative Health, UVM Simulation Laboratory and UVM Extension. In addition to our graduate programs, Nutrition and Food Sciences faculty also interact with graduate students associated with Food Systems, Animal Biosciences, Cellular, Molecular and Biomedical Sciences, and Complex Systems.
Salary and Start Date Anticipated pay range:
$85,000-$90,000
Qualifications
Earned doctoral degree (e.g., Ph.D., DCN) in a relevant field, including nutrition science, clinical nutrition, and dietetics.
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in good standing with a minimum of three years of post-credentialing clinical experience.
Required Materials
Curriculum Vitae
Cover letter addressing the candidate’s experience and contributions to an evidence-based approach to Clinical Nutrition practices within an academic setting
Teaching philosophy
A statement on a candidate’s commitment to furthering UVM’s
Our Common Ground
Names and email addresses of at least three references who may be contacted after the initial application review. The names and email addresses of the references must be entered into the UVMJobs application, and the reference letters will be collected upon request and managed via that system.
Application and Review Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; for full consideration applicants are strongly encouraged to submit all materials by August 15, 2025. Applications without each of these components will not be considered. Salary will be made at a level appropriate to the applicant’s qualifications and experience. This hire will be subject to a positive background check.
Contacts For further information about this position, please contact: Dr. Farryl Bertmann, Search Committee Chair:
fbertman@uvm.edu
or Dr. Judith Anglin, NFS Department Chair:
Judith.Anglin@uvm.edu .
About UVM and Equal Opportunity Established in 1791, the University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category legally protected by federal or state law.
UVM is located in Burlington, Vermont, a diverse, vibrant city on the shore of Lake Champlain, offering cultural, civic and recreational opportunities.
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