Career Center

The Department of Personalized Health and Well-Being, College of Health Professions, is searching for an experienced Registered Dietitians with prior online teaching and course development experience to teach in the Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition Coordinated Program in Dietetics. The MSCN program prepares students to become Registered Dietitian Nutritionists. This position may be hybrid, combining remote and in-person responsibilities at the UNT Health Fort Worth campus.

The faculty member will engage in innovative teaching, student mentorship, course and curriculum development, and continuous quality improvement. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to, contributing to the ACEND accreditation process, collaborating on research, and participating in service across the department, college, and university.

Job Duties

• Teach graduate-level courses in the Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition program, including didactic and experiential learning.
• Develop and update course content to align with program goals, accreditation standards, and current evidence-based nutrition practice.
• Develop and maintain competence in distance education pedagogy and recommended practices.
• Mentor and advise students in research projects, supervised practice, and professional development.
• Collaborate with faculty and community partners on research projects.
• Participate actively in departmental, college, and university committee and initiatives.
• Contribute to program assessment, continuous quality improvement, and ACEND accreditation activities.
• Represent the program through involvement in professional organizations and outreach efforts.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nutrition or a closely related field.
• Credentialed as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.
• Minimum two years of professional experience as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.
• Experience teaching nutrition and dietetic courses or precepting dietetic interns.
• Commitment to the core Values and Behaviors of the UNT System.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in nutrition or closely related field.
• Experience in clinical nutrition or functional nutrition.
• Online teaching experience.
• Teaching experience in an ACEND accredited dietetic program.
• Experience in ACEND competency assessment.
• Experience with ACEND accreditation processes.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

• Licensed Dietitian Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of medical nutrition therapies, evidence-based dietetics practice, and current trends and practices in clinical nutrition.
• Experience developing and delivering engaging online and in-person course content.
• Experience mentoring and advising students on career development, research, and professional growth.
• Proficiency with educational technology and learning management systems for course delivery and student engagement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to foster collaboration with faculty, students, and community partners.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

About UNT Health Fort Worth, TX

the University of North Texas System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year. We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.

Connections working at UNT Health Fort Worth, TX