UNC-CH Clinical Nutrition Specialist

Working Title/Rank: Clinical Nutrition Specialist
Position Category: Health Professional (Physician/Nurse/Other)
Recruitment ID: 1002063
Position ID: 1001523
Salary Range: Salary Dependent upon Qualifications
FT/PT: Full Time
Department: Campus Health Services
Application Deadline: Open until Filled
Proposed Start Date: 01/04/2010

Position Summary:
The Nutrition Program Specialist is primarily responsible for providing clinical nutrition counseling to undergraduate and graduate students as well as postdoctoral fellows and eligible spouses. The position requires excellent clinical skills in medical nutrition therapy in the areas of hypertension, diabetes including gestational diabetes, lipid management, eating disorders, weight management, endocrine disorders including polycystic ovarian syndrome, as well as other medical nutrition disorders. Certification as a diabetes educator or willingness to obtain certification is highly desirable. In addition, the nutrition program specialist will collaborate with Health Promotion and Wellness nutritional staff by assisting with program planning and implementation of primary prevention and intervention programs in the area of nutrition for the student population. The Program Specialist will be responsible for teaching activities both inside and outside of the classroom.

Education Requirements:
Must be a registered Dietician able to practice within the State of North Carolina.

Qualifications and Experience:
Understanding of issues of diversity; demonstrated leadership and effectiveness in promoting respect for diversity and pluralism among students and staff is required. Experience and interest in eating disorders is necessary and the ability to utilize technology in the delivery of student programs is preferred. A Certificate in Diabetes Education or the willingness to become certified is highly desirable.

Special Instructions:
Applications will only be accepted online. To apply, visit http://hr.unc.edu/jobseekers Please attach a cover letter, vitae, and the names and contact information for three current references. Only Microsoft Word documents and PDF file attachments will be accepted. Letter of interest must outline specific examples related to the position requirements. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Contact:
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University's Equal Employment Opportunity Office at (919) 966-3576 or send an email to equalopportunity@unc.edu.

If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department, please contact Janet Winters, Executive Assistant, 919-966-9176, jrwinter@email.unc.edu.

Application Website: https://s4.its.unc.edu/RAMS4/details.do?reqId=1002063&type=N