Lecturer 1 (DPD Director)

**Job Title**Lecturer 1 (DPD Director)**Agency**Prairie View A&M University**Department**CAHS | Agriculture, Nutrition and Human Ecology**Proposed Minimum Salary**Commensurate**Job Location**Prairie View, Texas**Job Type**Faculty**Job Description**This position will be the Director of Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD), teach undergraduate level courses in dietetics including, Medical Nutrition Therapy, Nutrition Counseling, and Food Service Management that support the Human Nutrition and Food program. This is a full-time 9 month appointment that will have an additional 3 month summer appointment for administrative responsibilities.**RESPONSIBILITIES:*** Teach undergraduate level courses in Dietetics including, Medical Nutrition Therapy, Nutrition Counseling, and Food Service Management that support the Human Nutrition and Food program.* Serve as Director of Undergraduate Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD).* Maintain and manage student records, including student advising plans and verification statements.* Coordinate student field placement planning and evaluation.* Facilitate processes for continuous program evaluation and student learning outcomes assessment.* Maintain program accreditation, including timely submission of fees, reports and requests for major program changes.* Timely submission of required documentation supporting the graduate's eligibility for a Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) credentialing exam.**Required Education and Experience:*** M.S. in Nutritional Sciences or Clinical Nutrition* Demonstrate proficiency in ability to coordinate a DPD program* 1 to 2 years of undergraduate teaching experience**Required Licensure and or Certification:*** Current licensure or eligible for licensure as a Registered Dietitian (RD) in the State of Texas.**Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:*** Excellent verbal and written communication skills**Job Posting Close Date:*** Until Filled**Required Attachments:**Please attach all required documents listed belowin the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.* Resume or Curriculum Vitae* Cover Letter**Application Submission Guidelines:**All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via thePVAMUCareer site.The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process.**Background Check Requirements:**All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.For more than 140 years, Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) has been igniting passion in its students. With an established reputation for producing engineers, nurses, and educators, PVAMU offers baccalaureate degrees, master’s degrees, and doctoral degree programs through nine colleges and schools. The University has an enrollment of more than 8,500 students. Designated an institution of “the first class” in the Texas Constitution, PVAMU is the second-oldest public institution of higher education in the state and a member of The Texas A&M University System. The University is dedicated to fulfilling its land-grant mission of achieving excellence in teaching, research, and service.

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