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North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University

Program Director, Dietetics Graduate Program

North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University, Greensboro, North Carolina, us, 27497

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Position Overview Program Director for the Future Education Model Dietetics Graduate Program in the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences. Provides oversight for coursework and duties related to the academic experiences associated with the Dietetics Graduate Program coursework and field placement. Offers leadership in recruiting, enrolling, and retaining students and ensures compliance with accreditation requirements.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit N.C. A&T is a public, land‑grant, doctoral research institution and the largest historically Black university in the country for the past decade. With an enrollment of 14,311 students in Fall 2024, the university offers 59 undergraduate degree programs, 36 master’s programs, and 12 doctoral programs. It is America's top producer of Black graduates in engineering and agricultural science bachelor’s programs and a top five producer in numerous additional disciplines, including liberal arts and communications/journalism. It also ranks no. 3 in master’s degrees awarded to Black graduates in engineering technologies and related fields, no. 4 in master’s degrees in engineering, and no. 11 in the best business school for women in the nation. Nationally recognized for its leadership and excellence in STEM education and research, N.C. A&T is classified as "R2‑High Research Activity" and is poised to achieve "R1‑Very High Research Activity" status. It also holds Carnegie’s earned credential in Community Engagement and the Association of Public and Land‑Grant Universities (APLU) Innovation and Economic Prosperity designation. With an annual economic impact of $2.4 billion, N.C. A&T plays a vital role as a higher‑education economic driver in North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad region and across a state that is ranked No. 1 in the nation for the second straight year as "best for business" by the CNBC financial network.

The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences is one of four academic departments within the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences and is accredited by the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS). The department offers Bachelor of Science degrees in child development and family relations, child development early education and family studies (birth‑kindergarten licensure), consumer sciences, fashion merchandising and design, food and nutritional sciences (nutrition), and food and nutritional sciences (food science). Additionally, the department offers a Master of Science degree in food and nutritional science, a Master of Arts in Teaching in family and consumer sciences education, and a Master of Arts in Teaching in child development early education and family studies (birth‑kindergarten licensure). Faculty members are actively engaged in research that contributes to knowledge in nutrition, food science, housing, apparel, textiles, and family issues.

Minimum Requirements

Doctorate degree or in progress in nutrition, dietetics or related field from a U.S. regionally accredited college or university

Higher education teaching and advising experience

Registered Dietitian

Knowledge of ACEND standards of education and broad knowledge of clinical and administrative dietetics

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education Minimum three years of teaching and advising in higher education; program coordination and administrative experience; industry experience; ACEND accreditation experience; strong technology skills; strong oral and written communication skills; and proficiency with statistical and financial concepts.

Required License or Certification Registered Dietitian

Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. On‑site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on‑site)

Position Information

Working Title:

Program Director, Dietetics Graduate Program

Position Number:

007429

Recruitment Salary Range:

$74,546 - $119,274

FLSA:

Exempt

Appointment Type:

Permanent - Full‑time

Tenure Track:

No

Organizational Division:

Family & Consumer Sciences

Organizational Location:

College of Ag & Environ Sciences

Organizational Unit:

Family & Consumer Sciences

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number:

EPA2729

Open Date:

06/27/2025

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Date Position Available:

01/01/2026

Special Instructions to Applicant:

You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD‑214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E‑Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and ... (EEO statement continues).

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more:

Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees

Community Service Leave

Aetna - State Health Benefits of North Carolina

NCFlex - Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more

12 Paid Holidays

Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)

Optional Supplemental Plans - 401k, 403b, 457b and 457

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Campus Recreation Center Discount

University Bookstore Discount

and more

This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

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