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MS Dietetic Internship (MS-DI) Director

Position Summary

The Department of Food Science & Human Nutrition at Michigan State University (MSU) is recruiting a fixed an academic specialist  who will be responsible for directing the supervised practice portion of our combined MS Dietetic Internship (MS-DI) Program in addition to teaching and service responsibilities. This is a 12-month fixed term position. The distribution of effort is 40% teaching, 20% outreach/service, 15% curriculum development and 25% administration for the dietetic internship program. 

The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of the planning, growth, development, implementation, and ongoing supervision of the Michigan State University accredited Combined MS Dietetic Internship Program related to supervised practice.  In addition, teaching and service responsibilities are also required. The master’s degree portion of the MS-DI was developed in 2018 in conjunction with the already established dietetic internship and didactic programs in dietetics at MSU. Annually the program recruits about 16 MS-DI students who complete a minimum of 1000 hours of supervised practice at locations throughout the state of Michigan with their graduate degree coursework completed online. The average time to completion for all elements of the MS-DI program is 16 months.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Manage the supervised practice component of the combined MS-DI program in conjunction with the MS-DI academic coordinator. Manage program goals and objectives; and design and coordinate practice experiences (offsite, on campus, and simulation) to meet the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) accreditation standards.
• Design, coordinate and evaluate the supervised practice requirement.
• Participate in dietetic intern recruitment, advisement,  counseling, and successful program completion.
• Identify and recruit sites, preceptors, and other external partners and/or agencies as appropriate to achieve program goals and outcomes
• Actively engage in curriculum development and teaching relevant to the dietetic interns

• Monitor and evaluate the dietetic internship curricula for alignment with ACEND standards.

• Conduct exit interviews, graduation surveys, and site/preceptor evaluations to ensure strong student outcomes and achievement of program goals.
• Create and maintain records, annual reports, ACEND accreditation standards, program fees, verification processes, credentialing exam documentation, and other reports as needed.
• Manage budget and participate in budget planning with the department chair and steering committee.
• Lead and serve on relevant departmental, college, university, and student committees as needed.
• Maintain active membership and presence in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and state affiliate
• Perform other duties as needed.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Masters -RDN

Minimum Requirements

• An earned MS, RDN completed and credentialed prior to start date.
• Minimum of five years of professional experience post-credentialing within academic or clinical settings, and a minimum of two years of supervisory experience in the field of dietetics
• Evidence of strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion in teaching and practice.

Desired Qualifications

• Prior teaching and course development at the college-level preferred
• Experience with online course delivery.
• Previous work experience in clinical dietetics.
• Previous teaching experience in an ACEND accredited program.

Required Application Materials

For consideration, submit your application online at http://careers.msu.edu . Upload the following required documents:

1. letter of interest that includes qualifications for the position and statement of teaching and student advising philosophy highlighting how your experiences align with the position (2 page maximum);
2. current curriculum vitae;  
3. a description of how you will contribute to our diversity, equity and inclusion goals; and d) contact information for three professional references.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Together-we-will Statement

Special Instructions

Questions regarding this position can be addressed to the Search Committee Chair: Lorraine J. Weatherspoon PhD, RDN, Department of  Food Science and Human Nutrition, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824, US (weathe43@msu.edu) or call (517) 353-3328.  Please include "MS-DI Director" in the subject heading.

Review of Applications Begins On

03/01/2022

Website

https://www.canr.msu.edu/fshn/

Department Statement

The Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition (https://www.canr.msu.edu/fshn/) is housed in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR)  and is nationally and internationally recognized for its academic, research and outreach programs. It is home to over 30  faculty, 40 + graduate students and over 400 undergraduate students. The faculty and staff are active in research to solve contemporary issues in food production, quality and safety, as well as nutrient function and applications to health and chronic disease prevention and treatment and/or rehabilitation. The department is committed to excellence and the application of knowledge and expertise in classrooms, laboratories and communities.

Location: The position will be based at Michigan State University in East Lansing, MI, USA. Michigan State University (MSU) is one of the top research universities in the world and home to nationally ranked and recognized academic, residential college, and service-learning programs. MSU is a diverse community of dedicated students and scholars, athletes and artists, and scientists that provide regional, national, and international leadership in basic and applied research and excellence in teaching. In addition, consistent with its Land Grant origins, the MSU community pursues international engagement and provides strong extension programs that partner with diverse stakeholders to provide much needed research in the areas of food, energy, water and the environment. MSU enjoys a park‐like campus with outlying research facilities and natural areas. The campus is located in the city of East Lansing, adjacent to the capital city of Lansing. The Lansing metropolitan area has a diverse population of >500,000. Local communities have excellent school systems and place a high value on education. The University is proactive about its obligations under the American Disabilities Act, and provides individual accessibility plans to students and employees with disabilities. Michigan State University is also proactive in exploring opportunities for employment for dual career families, both inside and outside the University, and respects all family forms. Information about MSU’s dual career support can be found Dual Career at  Information about WorkLife at MSU can be found at http://worklife.msu.edu/ . Information about WorkLife at MSU can be found at http://worklife.msu.edu/

Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at Michigan State University is committed to achieving excellence by creating and sustaining an accessible and inclusive culture that values cultural and academic diversity. We are an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. The CANR is particularly interested in candidates of all backgrounds who are committed to the principle that academic excellence is achieved through open access and proactive inclusion. 

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.