Rutgers University
Department Chair - Clinical and Preventive Nutrition Sciences
Rutgers University, Newark, New Jersey, us, 07175
Department Chair - Clinical and Preventive Nutrition Sciences
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Posting Summary Rutgers University School of Health Professions (SHP) is seeking a Chair for the Department of Clinical and Preventive Nutrition Sciences (DCPNS). SHP is the largest school of health professions in the nation with over 25 academic programs ranging from certificate to doctorate across the health‑care landscape.
Reporting to the Dean of SHP, the Department Chair will provide education, research, and administrative leadership of the department, including the Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition‑for‑Aspiring Dietitians and the Doctor of Clinical Nutrition programs.
Salary Details A minimum of $175,000. The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including qualifications, experience, expertise, availability of department or grant funds, market benchmarks, and internal equity. Rutgers is committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.
Benefits
Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax‑deferred savings options
Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
Life insurance coverage
Employee discount programs
Primary Responsibilities
Provide leadership and administration of the department, including budgeting, oversight of expenditures, personnel, facilities planning, resource allocation, academic and program planning, and policy implementation.
Oversee the operation of departmental academic programs, including maintenance of applicable accreditations.
Review the budget, program, and departmental plans, and ensure ongoing communication with department members.
Supervise program directors, faculty, and staff; assign workloads and conduct annual evaluations.
Make recommendations regarding appointments, reappointments, promotions, leaves, dismissals, and acceptance of resignations in accordance with university and school policies.
Offer mentorship and support for faculty professional development, research, and scholarly productivity; establish annual goals and objectives for individual faculty.
Develop department strategic and operational plans.
Conduct an annual review of the department’s educational, research/scholarship, and service activities and submit an annual report of accomplishments to the Dean.
In conjunction with the Vice Chair of Research, oversee faculty and student research to ensure compliance with regulations, policies, and procedures.
Participate in graduate student research advisement.
Participate in departmental student disciplinary actions in accordance with university and school policies.
Foster collaborations within the School, Rutgers Health, the University, and national and international partners.
Engage in research, grant writing, publications, presentations, and other scholarly activities on a national and international level.
Oversee all clinical operations within the department.
Participate in graduate course development, teaching, and interprofessional education.
Teach academic courses at a level of workload consistent with other duties.
Develop strategies for departmental publicity, websites, articles, and promotional materials.
Serve on university, school, and department committees as needed.
Provide leadership on professional committees, professional organizations, or editorial boards at a national and/or international level.
Make recommendations to the Dean regarding related course and program offerings and other issues of concern to the department.
Oversee scheduling of classes, sequencing of courses, and scheduling of faculty, adjunct faculty, and staff.
Approve payment of adjunct faculty and work‑study students.
Represent the department and act as a liaison to other departments, schools, and bodies.
Perform other duties assigned by the Dean.
Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience
The Chair must hold a doctoral degree related to clinical nutrition or nutrition research and the registered dietitian/nutritionist credential with prior clinical practice experience. Candidates are expected to hold the rank of Associate or Full Professor and demonstrate a sustained record of research productivity, including grantsmanship.
Additional requirements include experience with program accreditation, excellence in teaching, and a demonstrated record of effective academic leadership.
Location Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS), Campus: Newark (RBHS), City: Newark, State: NJ.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, marital or domestic partnership status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other legally protected category. Rutgers encourages all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information, see the Non‑Discrimination Statement at http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non‑discrimination-statement.
Posting Specific Questions Required Documents
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Curriculum Vitae
List of Professional References (contact information)
Optional Documents
Optional documents may include additional application items as indicated on the application portal.
Additional Information All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre‑employment screenings. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for required vaccines may result in rescission of an offer or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
For questions regarding accommodations for disability, please call 848-932-3973 or email
OneSource@Rutgers.edu . For technical assistance with the applicant tracking system, contact the ROCS Help Desk at 848-932-4444 or ROCS@hr.rutgers.edu.
Rutgers University participates in the E‑Verify program as required by law. Learn more at the university’s E‑Verify page.
To learn more about Rutgers University’s commitment to diversity and inclusion, click here.
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Apply for this Job
link/button.
To bookmark this position for later, click the
Bookmark
link. To print a copy, click the
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Queries regarding this position should be addressed to the Chair of the Search Committee, Dr. Laura Byham-Gray at
byhamgld@shp.rutgers.edu .
Posting Summary Rutgers University School of Health Professions (SHP) is seeking a Chair for the Department of Clinical and Preventive Nutrition Sciences (DCPNS). SHP is the largest school of health professions in the nation with over 25 academic programs ranging from certificate to doctorate across the health‑care landscape.
Reporting to the Dean of SHP, the Department Chair will provide education, research, and administrative leadership of the department, including the Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition‑for‑Aspiring Dietitians and the Doctor of Clinical Nutrition programs.
Salary Details A minimum of $175,000. The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including qualifications, experience, expertise, availability of department or grant funds, market benchmarks, and internal equity. Rutgers is committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.
Benefits
Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax‑deferred savings options
Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
Life insurance coverage
Employee discount programs
Primary Responsibilities
Provide leadership and administration of the department, including budgeting, oversight of expenditures, personnel, facilities planning, resource allocation, academic and program planning, and policy implementation.
Oversee the operation of departmental academic programs, including maintenance of applicable accreditations.
Review the budget, program, and departmental plans, and ensure ongoing communication with department members.
Supervise program directors, faculty, and staff; assign workloads and conduct annual evaluations.
Make recommendations regarding appointments, reappointments, promotions, leaves, dismissals, and acceptance of resignations in accordance with university and school policies.
Offer mentorship and support for faculty professional development, research, and scholarly productivity; establish annual goals and objectives for individual faculty.
Develop department strategic and operational plans.
Conduct an annual review of the department’s educational, research/scholarship, and service activities and submit an annual report of accomplishments to the Dean.
In conjunction with the Vice Chair of Research, oversee faculty and student research to ensure compliance with regulations, policies, and procedures.
Participate in graduate student research advisement.
Participate in departmental student disciplinary actions in accordance with university and school policies.
Foster collaborations within the School, Rutgers Health, the University, and national and international partners.
Engage in research, grant writing, publications, presentations, and other scholarly activities on a national and international level.
Oversee all clinical operations within the department.
Participate in graduate course development, teaching, and interprofessional education.
Teach academic courses at a level of workload consistent with other duties.
Develop strategies for departmental publicity, websites, articles, and promotional materials.
Serve on university, school, and department committees as needed.
Provide leadership on professional committees, professional organizations, or editorial boards at a national and/or international level.
Make recommendations to the Dean regarding related course and program offerings and other issues of concern to the department.
Oversee scheduling of classes, sequencing of courses, and scheduling of faculty, adjunct faculty, and staff.
Approve payment of adjunct faculty and work‑study students.
Represent the department and act as a liaison to other departments, schools, and bodies.
Perform other duties assigned by the Dean.
Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience
The Chair must hold a doctoral degree related to clinical nutrition or nutrition research and the registered dietitian/nutritionist credential with prior clinical practice experience. Candidates are expected to hold the rank of Associate or Full Professor and demonstrate a sustained record of research productivity, including grantsmanship.
Additional requirements include experience with program accreditation, excellence in teaching, and a demonstrated record of effective academic leadership.
Location Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS), Campus: Newark (RBHS), City: Newark, State: NJ.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, marital or domestic partnership status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other legally protected category. Rutgers encourages all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information, see the Non‑Discrimination Statement at http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non‑discrimination-statement.
Posting Specific Questions Required Documents
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Curriculum Vitae
List of Professional References (contact information)
Optional Documents
Optional documents may include additional application items as indicated on the application portal.
Additional Information All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre‑employment screenings. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for required vaccines may result in rescission of an offer or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
For questions regarding accommodations for disability, please call 848-932-3973 or email
OneSource@Rutgers.edu . For technical assistance with the applicant tracking system, contact the ROCS Help Desk at 848-932-4444 or ROCS@hr.rutgers.edu.
Rutgers University participates in the E‑Verify program as required by law. Learn more at the university’s E‑Verify page.
To learn more about Rutgers University’s commitment to diversity and inclusion, click here.
#J-18808-Ljbffr