Clinical Dietitian, Open Rank - (Clinical) Faculty
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on418, Winchester Street, Murray, Salt Lake County, Utah, 84107, United States
About the Department
The Department of Nutrition and Integrative Physiology at the University of Utah College of Health seeks a Clinical Dietitian to join our (Clinical) Track faculty. This is a full-time, career-line faculty appointment at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Professor, depending on experience. The department is dedicated to interprofessional, team-based education, experiential learning, student mentorship, and high-quality patient care.
About the Role
You will play a central role in educating, precepting, and mentoring students across clinical and allied health professional programs within University of Utah Health student-led clinics. This position bridges the gap between clinical practice and academic instruction, providing direct outpatient clinical nutrition care while supervising students in patient-centered, culturally responsive practice.
Your day will involve longitudinal mentoring of students from medicine, dietetics, and other allied health disciplines engaged in clinic-based learning, patient care, and scholarly projects. You will demonstrate the value of team-based, interdisciplinary care by modeling collaborative clinical practice within student-led clinics and educational settings. Additionally, you will contribute to the design and continuous improvement of clinic-based educational experiences, ensuring consistency of training and learner evaluation across sites.
Hiring Process
Interested candidates should apply through the University of Utah PeopleAdmin portal at: https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/197464
Applications must include:
- A cover letter
- Current CV
- A list of 3 references with contact information (to be uploaded under "Applicant Document – Other")
For inquiries, please contact Carisse Winegar, Program Manager – Academics, at carisse.w@utah.edu or (801) 581-6730.
Our Culture
University of Utah Health is a patient-focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. We value candidates who are committed to fostering a culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, acceptance, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.
Work location
Work model: On-site
418, Winchester Street, Murray, Salt Lake County, Utah, 84107, United States
Murray, Utah
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleProvide direct outpatient clinical nutrition care within interprofessional student-led clinics
- check_circleSupervise and mentor students in patient-centered, culturally responsive practice
- check_circlePrecept students during real-time patient encounters, case discussions, and care planning
- check_circleDesign and coordinate continuous improvement of clinic-based educational experiences
- check_circleDeliver guest lectures and instructional sessions for health professional learners
- check_circleParticipate in the review and implementation of ACEND accreditation standards
- check_circleServe on focused area of study and thesis committees, including chairing projects
Requirements
- verifiedMaster of Science (MS) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nutrition Science or related field
- verifiedRegistered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential through CDR
- verifiedCurrent State of Utah licensure or eligibility within one month
- verifiedMinimum two years of outpatient clinical nutrition experience
Nice to Have
Established record of delivering high-quality, student-centered instruction, mentoring, or clinical precepting. Demonstrated effectiveness in mentoring students or early-career health professionals. Three to five years of inpatient and/or outpatient clinical nutrition experience. Experience teaching or instructing in higher education or professional training programs. Experience working with diverse patient populations and learners. Experience leading engaging group-based nutrition education sessions. Strong communication skills, with the ability to envision and implement educational or clinical innovations. Fluency in Spanish or another language commonly spoken by patient populations served.
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Nutrition, Metabolic Health, Clinical Nutrition, Patient-Centered Care, Interprofessional Care, Team-Based Care, Acend Accreditation Standards, Spanish.
Education: Master of Science (MS) in Nutrition Science or related field required; Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nutrition Science or related field required.
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To qualify for the Clinical Dietitian, Open Rank - (Clinical) Faculty at University of Utah - Employment position, applicants should have: Master of Science (MS) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nutrition Science or related field; Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential through CDR; Current State of Utah licensure or eligibility within one month; and Minimum two years of outpatient clinical nutrition experience.
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