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Instructor

Remote: 
Full Remote
Contract: 
Salary: 
50 - 50K yearly
Experience: 
Expert & Leadership (>10 years)
Work from: 
Arkansas (USA), United States

Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition/Dietetics required, Completed Dietetic Internship, One year experience in nutrition/dietetics, Registered Dietitian and Licensed by Arkansas, Good organizational skills.

Key responsabilities:

  • Prepare coursework and recipes for classes
  • Oversee students in meal preparation
  • Teach safety in the kitchen
  • Develop community programs on healthy eating
  • Conduct administrative duties and grant writing
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Closing Date:

11/14/2024

Type of Position:
Faculty - Non-Tenure

Job Type:
Regular

Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences


The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
 

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

  • Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
  • Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
  • Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
  • Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
  • Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
  • Career Training and Educational Opportunities
  • Merchant Discounts
  • Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.  To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

At UAMS we value Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
 

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.


Department:
AA | Culinary Medicine


Department's Website:


Summary of Job Duties:
**This position is 75% FTE**

The Instructor, non-tenured faculty position reports to the Culinary Medicine Director and works in a team-oriented environment. Some evening and weekend events will be required. Culinary Medicine faculty enjoy the variety of opportunities that arise from working in a diverse, vibrant academic environment and contributing to the mission of UAMS, which is to improve the health, health care, and well-being of Arkansans and of others in the region, nation, and the world.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition/Dietetics requried.

  • Completed Dietetic Internship

  • One year experience working in nutrition/dietetics

  • One-year post-collegiate work experience in the field of event coordination or education 

  • Registered Dietitian and Licensed by the State of Arkansas

  • Good organizational skills

  • Ability to communicate (written and verbal) and collaborate with a broad range of health professionals, students, and peers

  • Ability to interact in a professional manner with peers and team members

  • Commitment to continuing professional development and participation in professional activities

Preferred Qualifications:  

  • Masters of Science or Culinary Arts.

  • ServSafe, Culinary Arts certifications.

  • Experience in grant writing and management.

  • Research experience.


Additional Information:


Responsibilities:

  • The Culinary Medicine Instructor will have copies of coursework, recipes, etc available for each class as determined by the course director using the Culinary Medicine curriculum.

  • Aids and oversees students in preparing meals.

  • Work in an interdisciplinary position with the course director or other medical professionals to teach the nutrition/dietetic perspective of the course.

  • Responsible for teaching students safety in the kitchen including but not limited to knife skills, dangers of cross-contamination, and food allergies

  • Works with Get Healthy UAMS (GHUAMS), Nutrition Services, Stocked n Reddie, and other entities/departments to educate the UAMS Community on healthy eating. This includes working with the UAMS Dietetic Interns to develop posters for health days (National Nutrition Month, etc) and to provide food samples, recipes, posters, and education materials to the UAMS community, videos and food demos with GHUAMS and Stocked n Reddie and others.

  • Works with Little Rock and other communities to develop programs to educate the community on healthy eating. This may include the Mexican Consulate, the Arkansas Minority Health Commission, the Central Arkansas Library System, the American Heart Association, the American Cancer Society, and others.

  • Works with the UAMS CME department and the Culinary Medicine directors to develop CMEs on Culinary Medicine in order to educate not only the UAMS providers but providers throughout the state. This includes presenting cooking demos and developing educational materials including audiovisual aids, such as videos, PowerPoint presentations, brochures, etc.

  • Perform administrative duties as assigned.

  • Leads and/or participates in the writing and submission of grants

  • Works collaboratively with Culinary Medicine sub-committee co-chairs to accomplish their goals.

  • Participates in the budgeting process as needed to evaluate all operations and processes for cost-effectiveness/savings

  • Training and workshops to meet mandatory requirements of licensing and for professional growth.

  • Presentations as required.

  • Works collaboratively with all CM subcommittees (curriculum, community outreach, research, interprofessional, and CME).


Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience


Required Documents to Apply:

Resume


Optional Documents:


Special Instructions to Applicants:


Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.


All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.


Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check


This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity.  The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. 


Constant Physical Activity:
Hearing

Frequent Physical Activity:
Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:
Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping

Benefits Eligible:
Yes

Required profile

Experience

Level of experience: Expert & Leadership (>10 years)
Industry :
Education
Spoken language(s):
English
Check out the description to know which languages are mandatory.

Other Skills

  • Collaboration
  • Leadership Development
  • Organizational Skills
  • Verbal Communication Skills

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