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Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
InterFaith Food Shuttle hiring AmeriCorps member to coordinate Share Our Strength program
The Inter-Faith Food Shuttle is now hiring for a full time AmeriCorps member to help coordinate Share our Strength's cooking-based nutrition education program, Operation Frontline, for low income community members. The Food Shuttle, office based in Raleigh, works to alleviate hunger and improve access to healthy foods in seven central NC counties. Please note this position is a full time position and does require some evening work. Start date is September 1- September 15, 2010.
Share Our Strength’s, Operation Frontline®
AmeriCorps National Direct Program
AmeriCorps Assignment and Project Description
Share Our Strength’s Operation Frontline is a ground-breaking nutrition education program that helps families by teaching them how to prepare healthy low-cost meals and receive the most nutrition from a limited budget. Since 1993, the program has utilized the strengths of professional chefs, nutritionists and financial advisors in roles as volunteer instructors, teaching classes for adults, teens and children living on low incomes.
Operation Frontline offers seven specialized courses that take a cooking-centered approach to nutrition and household budgeting. Nutrition courses are taught by chefs and nutritionists who volunteer their talents to teach families how to make healthy food choices on a limited budget. Courses are offered for adults, teens, children, parents and children together, and those living with HIV/AIDS, and include four or six two-hour sessions. Each class includes hands-on meal preparation led by a chef who teaches participants that cooking healthy foods can be simple, enjoyable, and delicious. Many local programs also recruit financial professionals to offer our money management curriculum, Saving Smart Spending Smart.
Share Our Strength is seeking AmeriCorps members to help with its local partnering program for Operation Frontline at the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle in Raleigh, NC.
Healthy Campus Director position open at the University of Oregon
Director of Healthy Campus Initiatives position is officially approved and posted on the HR Web Site at this web link.
This is an extremely FAST TRACK search that closes September 9. It is our hope to have an offer accepted in time to introduce our new director at the Healthy Campus Fair with President Lariviere that is being planned for October 22.
InterFaith Food Shuttle - Hiring Operation Frontline Satellite Coordinator
TITLE: Operation Frontline Satellite Coordinator
ASSOCIATION: Inter-Faith Food Shuttle
STATUS: Half time
SALARY: $15,000
START DATE: September 20 - October 1, 2010
Accepting applications until Sept 5, 2010
About the Food Shuttle and Operation Frontline:
Since 1989, the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle (IFFS), in the belief that hunger is unacceptable, alleviates hunger by developing systems to recover, prepare and distribute wholesome, perishable food for the area's poor, hungry, undernourished and homeless neighbors.
Operation Frontline (OFL), developed nationally by Share our Strength and presented locally by IFFS, is a ground-breaking cooking-based nutrition education program for families in need. The goal is to create a long-term solution to hunger by giving people the confidence and ability to be more self-sufficient in their food choices and behaviors.
IFFS is constantly striving to increase the number of families who benefit from Operation Frontline’s cooking-based nutrition education. One innovative approach that has proven effective for several Operation Frontline (OFL) programs across the country is establishing “satellite partnerships.”
By establishing satellite partnerships, the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle will be able to:
Serve more families and individuals without increasing our staff
Expand geographic reach within existing service areas
Fulfill demands for OFL classes in areas that haven’t previously been serviceable
Utilize volunteer and community interests by capitalizing on your community ties.
Clinical RD position for the Clinical Center of the NIH
The Clinical Center of the National Institutes of Health is recruiting for a Clinical Research Dietitian in Bethesda, MD. The job announcement can be found at www.usajobs.gov if you search for job announcement number CC-10-436640-CRS. Or, you can try accessing the job announcement directly by clicking this link:
The instructions for applying can be found on the job announcement. Please note that the posting closes on September 3, 2010.
Part-time RD position with PeAK Nutrition & Weight Loss Clinic
PeAk Nutrition and Weight Loss Clinic seeks part-time Registered Dietitian for approximately 5 – 10 hours per weekto provide nutrition and weight management services. Dietitian will be responsible for counseling individual patients to help meet their nutrition needs and weight loss goals and also teaching nutrition classes 1-2 times per month. Flexible hours and competitive salary commensurate with training and experience.
InterFaith Food Shuttle - Hiring Young Farmer Training Program Coordinator
TITLE: Young Farmer Training Program Coordinator
ASSOCIATION: Inter-Faith Food Shuttle
STATUS: Full time
SALARY: $30,000
START DATE: September 2010
Accepting Applications Until August 30, 2010
About the Food Shuttle:
Since 1989, the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle (IFFS), in the belief that hunger is unacceptable, alleviates hunger by developing systems to recover, prepare and distribute wholesome, perishable food for the area's poor, hungry, undernourished and homeless neighbors.
ASSOCIATION: Inter-Faith Food Shuttle
STATUS: Full time
SALARY: $30,000
START DATE: September 2010
Accepting Applications Until August 30, 2010
About the Food Shuttle:
Since 1989, the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle (IFFS), in the belief that hunger is unacceptable, alleviates hunger by developing systems to recover, prepare and distribute wholesome, perishable food for the area's poor, hungry, undernourished and homeless neighbors.
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Positions with the Florida Department of Health WIC & Nutrition Services Program
Are you looking for a job where you can help people lead healthier lives? We invite you to join us in the Florida Department of Health WIC & Nutrition Services Program. You will have an opportunity to make a real difference in the nutritional well being of Florida
Please note the current requirements for Florida
· Health Educators L2 (Nutrition educator) positions require a bachelor’s degree in nutrition or dietetics.
· Public Health Nutritionists are required to be licensed as a dietitian/nutritionist in the State of Florida
· Knowledge of Spanish or Haitian Creole is desirable in some locations.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Positions in the Division of Blood Diseases and Resources-August 20th deadline
Search for a Health Scientist Administrator position with the Division of Blood Diseases and Resources, NHLBI, NIH, Bethesda, MD.
Candidates are expected to have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree and
experience with translational or clinical research projects, strong record
of research accomplishments, good understanding of how biomedical research
is performed, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills. U.S.
Citizenship is required.
Please find the overview of the positions below. Application deadline
is *August 20, 2010.*
*To learn more about NHLBI career opportunities, please visit
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/about/jobs/*
Candidates are expected to have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree and
experience with translational or clinical research projects, strong record
of research accomplishments, good understanding of how biomedical research
is performed, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills. U.S.
Citizenship is required.
Please find the overview of the positions below. Application deadline
is *August 20, 2010.*
*To learn more about NHLBI career opportunities, please visit
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/about/jobs/*
Nutrition Education and Counseling with Almased in FL
Almased USA is seeking a dynamic individual who enjoys variety to join our team in St. Petersburg, FL. Position requires a person skilled in providing nutrition education and counseling to individuals (mainly over phone and via email) about the special diet using Almased.
Experience in the areas of diabetes and overweight/obesity is a plus.
Basic computer proficiency as well as customer service skills needed.
Minimum qualifications are Master's degree in nutrition or public health nutrition with ADA registration eligibility preferred; OR a bachelor's degree in foods and nutrition, public health nutrition, or dietetics from a four-year college or university and one year of nutrition experience; OR completion of an ADA approved dietetic internship with ADA registration eligibility preferred.
CLOSING DATE: Open until filled.
Send cover letter and resume via email to: jobs@almased.com
Silke Ullmann, MPH, RD, LDN
Nutritionist
Almased USA, Inc.
1-877-256-2733 ext.12
Public Health Nutritionist for Stokes Family Health Center in Danbury, NC
Nutritionist II
Public Health
Stokes Family Health Center http://www.co.stokes.nc.us/jobs/ |
Job Description and Requirements |
If you enjoy outdoor activities then Stokes County Stokes County Stokes County
DESCRIPTION OF WORK: Work requires a nutritionist skilled in providing nutrition assessment and counseling through individual contacts, group education and staff consultation for patients in health center clinics, as well as patients referred from private physicians. Must be able to quickly assess nutrition-related problems and determine medical eligibility of patients applying for the WIC Program (caseload of 915). Assist with health promotion activities for community groups/schools.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK: Work requires a nutritionist skilled in providing nutrition assessment and counseling through individual contacts, group education and staff consultation for patients in health center clinics, as well as patients referred from private physicians. Must be able to quickly assess nutrition-related problems and determine medical eligibility of patients applying for the WIC Program (caseload of 915). Assist with health promotion activities for community groups/schools.
Public Health Nutrition Specialist for Durham County Health Department
Durham County Health Dept is recruiting a dynamic nutritionist who enjoys working independently, but also within a team for this unique position. If you want an opportunity to grow professionally, develop new skills, and work to positively impact young children, this position may be for you. Questions? Contact Michele Easterling 560-7784 or Rebecca Freeman 560-7783.
Nutrition Division description http://www.durhamcountync.gov/departments/phth/Nutrition.html For information or to apply: http://www.durhamcountync.gov/departments/hrsv/Employment_Opportunities.html
Inter-Faith Food Shuttle Hands on Health program coordinator position (Raleigh, NC)
Inter-Faith Food Shuttle is currently looking to fill the Hands on Health program coordinator position and will be accepting applications through August 15th.
The Hands on Health Program is a three-year, holistic, multi-level program for feeding and attending to the comprehensive health, nutrition, physical activity, and food choices of up to 400 exceptionally at-risk children in four distinct target locations in Wake County, North Carolina. Centered around improving healthy food access through community gardens, the project aims to improve the health of low income community members by integrating healthy food provision, community activities, nutrition and cooking classes, gardening and farming education, physical activity, and tutoring and mentoring services, as guided by community input and participation.
Under the supervision of the Director of Programs and in keeping with the mission of the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle, the Hands on Health Program Coordinator will be a part of the program’s planning team and will implement this new program, focusing primarily on the integration of community members, project partners, and IFFS staff.
The Hands on Health Program is a three-year, holistic, multi-level program for feeding and attending to the comprehensive health, nutrition, physical activity, and food choices of up to 400 exceptionally at-risk children in four distinct target locations in Wake County, North Carolina. Centered around improving healthy food access through community gardens, the project aims to improve the health of low income community members by integrating healthy food provision, community activities, nutrition and cooking classes, gardening and farming education, physical activity, and tutoring and mentoring services, as guided by community input and participation.
Under the supervision of the Director of Programs and in keeping with the mission of the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle, the Hands on Health Program Coordinator will be a part of the program’s planning team and will implement this new program, focusing primarily on the integration of community members, project partners, and IFFS staff.
Faculty position at The University of Texas Department of Behavioral Science
The Department of Behavioral Science is actively recruiting for a senior faculty member in behavioral nutrition research and epidemiology. Please contact Dr. Ellen Gritz for further information.
Ellen R. Gritz, Ph.D.
Professor and Chair
Olla S. Stribling Distinguished Chair for Cancer Research
Department of Behavioral Science - Unit 1330
The University Of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
P.O. Box 301439
Houston, TX 77230-1439
Office: 713-745-3187
FAX: 713-794-4730
Email: egritz@mdanderson.org
Registered Dietitian - Raeford ( DaVita of Hoke County - NC )
Description
Be different. Do what you love.
Use your natural gift of education and persuasion to help patients understand that what they eat directly affects their lab levels. As a vital member of each patient's core care team, you will analyze lab-work results and educate patients-and their families-on what to eat accordingly. Your ability to influence and lead will be critical to helping them live better lives. Please note that this job is needed to cover 2 facilities as well as a small nocturnal program. The two facilities are 19 miles apart. Larger Facility has 104 patients small facility has 16pts on day shift and 8 on nocturnal. Not sure about department number up top under facility information.
If you love patient-centered health care with real relationships inside a company that encourages fun on and off the clock, then DaVita is the place for you.
We offer career options to fit your lifestyle.
Be different. Do what you love.
Use your natural gift of education and persuasion to help patients understand that what they eat directly affects their lab levels. As a vital member of each patient's core care team, you will analyze lab-work results and educate patients-and their families-on what to eat accordingly. Your ability to influence and lead will be critical to helping them live better lives. Please note that this job is needed to cover 2 facilities as well as a small nocturnal program. The two facilities are 19 miles apart. Larger Facility has 104 patients small facility has 16pts on day shift and 8 on nocturnal. Not sure about department number up top under facility information.
If you love patient-centered health care with real relationships inside a company that encourages fun on and off the clock, then DaVita is the place for you.
We offer career options to fit your lifestyle.
Sodexo Dining Services Manager in Raleigh, NC
Sodexo Senior Services has an opening for a Dining Services Manager at a Raleigh retirement community. This is an entry level position for an RD, RD eligible or CDM. The position has not yet been posted on Sodexo’s career center. Please contact Shirlene Phillips, General Manager for more details at 919-848-7092.
Faculty for University of Kentucky, Department of Nutrition and Food Science
University of Kentucky, Department of Nutrition and Food Science
The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate level courses that support a growing human nutrition and dietetics program. Applicants should be comfortable with infusing diversity and state of the art issues into the curriculum. The successful candidate is expected to contribute expertise to student learning in a variety of areas including but not limited to the following: dietetics, human nutrition, food systems management and advising. The specific teaching assignment is dependent on departmental needs and individual expertise. In addition to student learning activities, the successful candidate is expected to maintain a funded translational research program and participate in department, college, university, community and professional service. Responsibilities: Serve as a faculty member with a 12 month appointment in the Department of Nutrition and Food Science with approximately 40-50% instruction and 50-60% research distribution of effort. Participate in the Department by teaching graduate and undergraduate courses, serving on graduate committees, and providing departmental service. Implement research relative to nutrition, dietetics, food science and/or food systems management and publish results of this research in refereed journals. Seek and acquire externally funded grants and contracts for relevant research projects. |
Neuro-Imaging and Ingestive Behavior - Open Rank Position for Pennsylvania State University Departments of Nutritional Sciences and Food Science
Neuro-Imaging and Ingestive Behavior - Open Rank Position
Posted: June 14, 2010 Job Number: 32398
Departments of Nutritional Sciences and Food Science AA Search #: 023-99
The Pennsylvania State University Colleges of Health and Human Development and Agricultural Sciences seek an outstanding scholar for a tenure track / tenured position (open rank) in the Departments of Nutritional Sciences and Food Science. Responsibilities include research, teaching and professional service. This will be a joint position with appointments to both departments; the primary home to be determined based upon the selected candidate’s research focus and background. The successful candidate will bring a sensory and/or affective perspective and will be expected to employ cutting-edge research methodologies, including MRI, to develop and support a nationally-recognized competitively-funded research program focused upon ingestive behavior. Preference will be given to a research trajectory highlighting adolescent behaviors. There is also enthusiasm for bringing methodologic rigor to the characterization and delivery of foods and food components to be tested in the scanner.
The Departments of Nutritional Sciences (nutrition.hhdev.psu.edu) and Food Science (foodscience.psu.edu) provide a supportive campus environment for ingestive behavior research with a well-established core of investigators and extensive new facilities. Resources include state of the art functional / structural MRI facilities with olfactometer and multiple food and sensory laboratories. There are also strong collaborative opportunities with colleagues within Food Science and Nutritional Sciences as well as in the Departments of Human Development and Family Studies, Biobehavioral Health, and Psychology, and with collaborators affiliated with the College of Medicine (www.hmc.psu.edu/college), the Institute for Diabetes and Obesity (pennstatehershey.org/web/diabetesandobesity), the Social Sciences Research Institute (www.ssri.psu.edu ), the Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences (www.huck.psu.edu), the Center for Childhood Obesity Research (www.hhdev.psu.edu/ccor), and the General Clinical Research Center (www.gcrc.psu.edu). The successful applicant will also be expected to contribute to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The service component is anticipated to be appropriate to Penn State’s mission as a Land Grant university.
This position will be co-funded by The Children, Youth and Families Consortium (CYFC) (www.cyfc.psu.edu ). A unit of Penn State`s Social Science Research Institute, the CYFC is a university-wide initiative that promotes collaborative interdisciplinary research on critical social and human problems facing children, youth and families and the communities in which they live. The CYFC provides faculty members with a range of research services and supports, including development of collaborative connections, research consultation, seed funds, and sponsorship of workshops and conferences. The CYFC also supports research infrastructure at Penn State, including the Social Life and Engineering Sciences Imaging Center (www.imaging.psu.edu/).
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or a comparable doctoral level degree and research training in Neuroscience, Nutrition, Food Science, Psychology, or a related discipline and a publication record in peer-reviewed journals commensurate with anticipated faculty rank. Specific expertise in MRI and other neuro-imaging procedures is sought. The applicant must demonstrate his/her potential to procure external funding, and aptitude to teach and mentor students. Salary is competitive, commensurate with background and experience. An attractive benefits package is available. Start-up funds are available to support the applicant’s research program as well as use of the functional / structural MRI facilities.
Applicants should submit a cover letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a personal statement addressing interests and vision regarding research and teaching, and the names, titles and email addresses of three references.
Please address materials to:
Dr. Barbara Rolls,
Chair of the Search Committee
Department of Nutritional Sciences,
College of Health & Human Development,
110 Chandlee Laboratory,
University Park, PA 16802
Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce.
Posted: June 14, 2010 Job Number: 32398
Departments of Nutritional Sciences and Food Science AA Search #: 023-99
The Pennsylvania State University Colleges of Health and Human Development and Agricultural Sciences seek an outstanding scholar for a tenure track / tenured position (open rank) in the Departments of Nutritional Sciences and Food Science. Responsibilities include research, teaching and professional service. This will be a joint position with appointments to both departments; the primary home to be determined based upon the selected candidate’s research focus and background. The successful candidate will bring a sensory and/or affective perspective and will be expected to employ cutting-edge research methodologies, including MRI, to develop and support a nationally-recognized competitively-funded research program focused upon ingestive behavior. Preference will be given to a research trajectory highlighting adolescent behaviors. There is also enthusiasm for bringing methodologic rigor to the characterization and delivery of foods and food components to be tested in the scanner.
The Departments of Nutritional Sciences (nutrition.hhdev.psu.edu) and Food Science (foodscience.psu.edu) provide a supportive campus environment for ingestive behavior research with a well-established core of investigators and extensive new facilities. Resources include state of the art functional / structural MRI facilities with olfactometer and multiple food and sensory laboratories. There are also strong collaborative opportunities with colleagues within Food Science and Nutritional Sciences as well as in the Departments of Human Development and Family Studies, Biobehavioral Health, and Psychology, and with collaborators affiliated with the College of Medicine (www.hmc.psu.edu/college), the Institute for Diabetes and Obesity (pennstatehershey.org/web/diabetesandobesity), the Social Sciences Research Institute (www.ssri.psu.edu ), the Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences (www.huck.psu.edu), the Center for Childhood Obesity Research (www.hhdev.psu.edu/ccor), and the General Clinical Research Center (www.gcrc.psu.edu). The successful applicant will also be expected to contribute to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The service component is anticipated to be appropriate to Penn State’s mission as a Land Grant university.
This position will be co-funded by The Children, Youth and Families Consortium (CYFC) (www.cyfc.psu.edu ). A unit of Penn State`s Social Science Research Institute, the CYFC is a university-wide initiative that promotes collaborative interdisciplinary research on critical social and human problems facing children, youth and families and the communities in which they live. The CYFC provides faculty members with a range of research services and supports, including development of collaborative connections, research consultation, seed funds, and sponsorship of workshops and conferences. The CYFC also supports research infrastructure at Penn State, including the Social Life and Engineering Sciences Imaging Center (www.imaging.psu.edu/).
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or a comparable doctoral level degree and research training in Neuroscience, Nutrition, Food Science, Psychology, or a related discipline and a publication record in peer-reviewed journals commensurate with anticipated faculty rank. Specific expertise in MRI and other neuro-imaging procedures is sought. The applicant must demonstrate his/her potential to procure external funding, and aptitude to teach and mentor students. Salary is competitive, commensurate with background and experience. An attractive benefits package is available. Start-up funds are available to support the applicant’s research program as well as use of the functional / structural MRI facilities.
Applicants should submit a cover letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a personal statement addressing interests and vision regarding research and teaching, and the names, titles and email addresses of three references.
Please address materials to:
Dr. Barbara Rolls,
Chair of the Search Committee
Department of Nutritional Sciences,
College of Health & Human Development,
110 Chandlee Laboratory,
University Park, PA 16802
Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce.
Field Project Supervisor at Wake Forest University
Field Project Supervisor
Department of Family and Community Medicine
A full-time (40 hours/week) Field Project Supervisor position is available in the Department of Family and Community Medicine, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This two-year position is part of a project funded by the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute for Child Health and Human Development focused on the diet and physical activity patterns of preschool (aged 3-5) Latino children in farmworker families. The goal of this project is create a foundation for successful diet and physical activity interventions to address overweight and obesity among young Latino farmworker children.
FCS faculty at Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA
My name is Mary Simpson and I am the department Chair for the Family & Consumer Sciences Department at Liberty University in Lynchburg Virginia. We recently added a new Full Time Benefited Residential Nutrition faculty position. I would like to find out if you have any recent graduates with a minimum of a Masters in Nutrition, Dietetics or related, (a terminal degree is preferred), who may be looking for a position. If so, please refer them to our HR website and fill out the online application. The person may find it under liberty.edu under HR, website, Residential Faculty / Full Time. https://jobs.liberty.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/search/SearchResults_css.jsp They can also find the ad in the Chronicle of Higher Education.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me either via email or by phone. I am not in the office until August however you may be able to reach me on my cell phone 434-386-7854.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me either via email or by phone. I am not in the office until August however you may be able to reach me on my cell phone 434-386-7854.
Opportunity for an RD in the Raleigh district/area
Alexander Bass
United Family Care – locations in Harnett and Johnston counties
919-285-5494
alexanderbass@nc.rr.com
He would like an RD to create a menu that meets NC dietary standards for long-term care.
United Family Care – locations in Harnett and Johnston counties
919-285-5494
alexanderbass@nc.rr.com
RD in Southport, NC
I am looking for an RD near Southport, NC for a long-term project.
In addition, I am looking for a chef near Southport, NC who can work
on a short-term project with me in Sept, 2010.
If you know of anyone, please have them contact me.
Cathie Ostrowski, MS, RD, LDN
919-812-3935
cathie@nutritioncoach.biz
In addition, I am looking for a chef near Southport, NC who can work
on a short-term project with me in Sept, 2010.
If you know of anyone, please have them contact me.
Cathie Ostrowski, MS, RD, LDN
919-812-3935
cathie@nutritioncoach.biz
FT Outpatient Dietetian with UNC Healthcare
- OUTPATIENT NUTRITION SERVICES
- Full-time, Days, 40hrs/week, 8:00am-5:00pm
*** OUTPATIENT DIETITIAN -- EATING DISORDER CLINIC AND HROB/GDM CLINIC ***
Seeking a dynamic individual who enjoys variety to join our Outpatient Dietitian Team. Individual will coordinate all phases of nutrition care including nutrition assessment, care planning, monitoring, education and counseling of outpatients in a variety of settings. Perform duties in support of and in compliance with performance improvement plans, JCAHO, and other licensing, accrediting, and regulatory agencies. Position will cross cover in Eating Disorder IP/PHP units as needed as a part of the EDU RD team.
Inter-Faith Food Shuttle (Raleigh, NC) hiring Nutrition/Culinary AmeriCorps member
The Inter-Faith Food Shuttle is now hiring for a full time AmeriCorps member to help coordinate the IFFS/Share our Strength cooking-based nutrition education program, Operation Frontline, for low income community members. The Food Shuttle, main office based in Raleigh, works to alleviate hunger and improve access to healthy foods in 7 central NC counties. Interviews will begin August, 2010. Start date is September 1, 2010.
Please see the link below and attachment for more information.
http://bit.ly/97DPXJTuesday, July 13, 2010
InterFaith Food Shuttle hiring Nutrition/Culinary AmeriCorps member
AmeriCorps Assignment and Project Description
Share Our Strength’s Operation Frontline is a ground-breaking nutrition education program that helps families by teaching them how to prepare healthy low-cost meals and receive the most nutrition from a limited budget. Since 1993, the program has utilized the strengths of professional chefs, nutritionists and financial advisors in roles as volunteer instructors, teaching classes for adults, teens and children living on low incomes.
Operation Frontline offers seven specialized courses that take a cooking-centered approach to nutrition and household budgeting. Nutrition courses are taught by chefs and nutritionists who volunteer their talents to teach families how to make healthy food choices on a limited budget. Courses are offered for adults, teens, children, parents and children together, and those living with HIV/AIDS, and include four or six two-hour sessions. Each class includes hands-on meal preparation led by a chef who teaches participants that cooking healthy foods can be simple, enjoyable, and delicious. Many local programs also recruit financial professionals to offer our money management curriculum, Saving Smart Spending Smart.
Share Our Strength is seeking AmeriCorps members to help with its local partnering program for Operation Frontline at the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle in Raleigh, NC.
Members will work with Operation Frontline staff to implement effective cooking-based nutrition education courses for low-income families. Members will:
Coordinate courses including managing the classroom, securing needed food and materials, and supporting volunteers and participants.
Work with community-based agencies who host courses for their clients in efforts to expand reach of program.
Assist with courses and teach culinary and/or nutrition components as needed.
Recruit, train, and retain culinary, nutrition, financial, and support volunteers who lead Operation Frontline’s courses.
TRAINING:
AmeriCorps members are part of the local and national Operation Frontline team and take part in all associated training and activities. AmeriCorps members will receive orientation training from Share Our Strength’s national Operation Frontline team as well as Inter-Faith Food Shuttle Operation Frontline staff. Members will be part of a peer network of AmeriCorps members from around the nation and be a part of regular training opportunities including monthly calls and an in-person retreat (for full-time members).
QUALIFICATIONS:
At least 18 years of age
College degree or higher
Driver’s license and good driving record; personal car that can be used for work (gas to be reimbursed)
Interest in nutrition and/or culinary arts
Preference will be given to those with Nutrition or Culinary background and/or experience
Basic computer skills, including word and excel
Organizational and documentation skills including attention to details and reporting
Communication skills, including writing web posts
Volunteer management and recruitment experience preferred
TERMS and BENEFITS
The Inter-Faith Food Shuttle is seeking:
1 Full-time member: 1700 hours of service from September 2010 through August 2011.
Full-time members will receive a living allowance of $12,000, health insurance, training, child care, and an education award of $5,350 upon successful completion of service.
AmeriCorps members are sought for terms starting September 1.
TO APPLY:
Please visit the link below to apply:
https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do;jsessionid=5756db09cd7d1727b89147caacd7c7330815034405473b6eedf1a824c5b51547.e38NchiLb3uTci0Ma3yPbhqTaxaQe6fznA5Pp7ftolbGmkTy?fromSearch=true&id=32383
If for some reason you are unable to access the above link, please submit a resume and cover letter, via email, stating why you want to take part in AmeriCorps and why you are interested in the Operation Frontline position at the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle in Raleigh, NC. Email resumes and cover letter to Katherine Andrew, Director of Nutrition at HYPERLINK "mailto:Katherine@FoodShuttle.org" Katherine@FoodShuttle.org, (919) 250-0043.
For questions about Share Our Strength’s Operation Frontline and the AmeriCorps National Direct program nationally, contact:
Hayley Beers
Program Coordinator
Share Our Strength’s Operation Frontline
1730 M Street NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20036
Email: hbeers@strength.org Phone: (202) 478-6534
Share Our Strength’s Operation Frontline is a ground-breaking nutrition education program that helps families by teaching them how to prepare healthy low-cost meals and receive the most nutrition from a limited budget. Since 1993, the program has utilized the strengths of professional chefs, nutritionists and financial advisors in roles as volunteer instructors, teaching classes for adults, teens and children living on low incomes.
Operation Frontline offers seven specialized courses that take a cooking-centered approach to nutrition and household budgeting. Nutrition courses are taught by chefs and nutritionists who volunteer their talents to teach families how to make healthy food choices on a limited budget. Courses are offered for adults, teens, children, parents and children together, and those living with HIV/AIDS, and include four or six two-hour sessions. Each class includes hands-on meal preparation led by a chef who teaches participants that cooking healthy foods can be simple, enjoyable, and delicious. Many local programs also recruit financial professionals to offer our money management curriculum, Saving Smart Spending Smart.
Share Our Strength is seeking AmeriCorps members to help with its local partnering program for Operation Frontline at the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle in Raleigh, NC.
Members will work with Operation Frontline staff to implement effective cooking-based nutrition education courses for low-income families. Members will:
Coordinate courses including managing the classroom, securing needed food and materials, and supporting volunteers and participants.
Work with community-based agencies who host courses for their clients in efforts to expand reach of program.
Assist with courses and teach culinary and/or nutrition components as needed.
Recruit, train, and retain culinary, nutrition, financial, and support volunteers who lead Operation Frontline’s courses.
TRAINING:
AmeriCorps members are part of the local and national Operation Frontline team and take part in all associated training and activities. AmeriCorps members will receive orientation training from Share Our Strength’s national Operation Frontline team as well as Inter-Faith Food Shuttle Operation Frontline staff. Members will be part of a peer network of AmeriCorps members from around the nation and be a part of regular training opportunities including monthly calls and an in-person retreat (for full-time members).
QUALIFICATIONS:
At least 18 years of age
College degree or higher
Driver’s license and good driving record; personal car that can be used for work (gas to be reimbursed)
Interest in nutrition and/or culinary arts
Preference will be given to those with Nutrition or Culinary background and/or experience
Basic computer skills, including word and excel
Organizational and documentation skills including attention to details and reporting
Communication skills, including writing web posts
Volunteer management and recruitment experience preferred
TERMS and BENEFITS
The Inter-Faith Food Shuttle is seeking:
1 Full-time member: 1700 hours of service from September 2010 through August 2011.
Full-time members will receive a living allowance of $12,000, health insurance, training, child care, and an education award of $5,350 upon successful completion of service.
AmeriCorps members are sought for terms starting September 1.
TO APPLY:
Please visit the link below to apply:
https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do;jsessionid=5756db09cd7d1727b89147caacd7c7330815034405473b6eedf1a824c5b51547.e38NchiLb3uTci0Ma3yPbhqTaxaQe6fznA5Pp7ftolbGmkTy?fromSearch=true&id=32383
If for some reason you are unable to access the above link, please submit a resume and cover letter, via email, stating why you want to take part in AmeriCorps and why you are interested in the Operation Frontline position at the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle in Raleigh, NC. Email resumes and cover letter to Katherine Andrew, Director of Nutrition at HYPERLINK "mailto:Katherine@FoodShuttle.org" Katherine@FoodShuttle.org, (919) 250-0043.
For questions about Share Our Strength’s Operation Frontline and the AmeriCorps National Direct program nationally, contact:
Hayley Beers
Program Coordinator
Share Our Strength’s Operation Frontline
1730 M Street NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20036
Email: hbeers@strength.org Phone: (202) 478-6534
2 RD positions with the Navajo people in Chinle, Arizona
Outpatient Dietitian (GS-9/11)
Provide medical nutrition therapy (MNT) in ambulatory clinic to children and adults through one-on-one counseling, primarily diabetes-related nutrition education; also weight management, cardiovascular disease and hypertension.
Work with gestational diabetes (GDMs) patients (weekly – Tuesdays); serve on a team for Innovations in Planned Care (IPC) Collaborative.
Inpatient Dietitian (weekly – Fridays).
Act in a Supervisory Dietitian role (on occasion).
Be able to work and interact with Foodservice employees.
Experience with electronic health record (EHR) and knowledge of the nutrition care process (NCP) a plus.
Inpatient Dietitian (GS-9/11)
Provide medical nutrition therapy (MNT) on inpatient wards to children and adults; nutrition education varies from gallbladder nutrition to failure to thrive.
Serve on Patient & Family Education (PFE) Committee.
In-services for foodservice staff on nutrition-related topics (i.e., Renal Diet)
Serve as nutrition liaison to the Pediatric Obesity Group
Assist with creating inpatient menus.
Act in a Supervisory Dietitian role (on occasion).
Be able to work and interact with Foodservice employees.
Experience with electronic health record (EHR) and knowledge of the nutrition care process (NCP) a plus.
Live and work among the Navajo people in Chinle, Arizona
http://travel.nytimes.com/2009/08/23/travel/23native.html?pagewanted=all
Contact Information: Michelle L. Johnson, Supervisory Dietitian
P.O. PH
Chinle, AZ 86503
(928) 674-7744 or 7231
HYPERLINK "mailto:michelle.johnson@ihs.gov" michelle.johnson@ihs.gov
Provide medical nutrition therapy (MNT) in ambulatory clinic to children and adults through one-on-one counseling, primarily diabetes-related nutrition education; also weight management, cardiovascular disease and hypertension.
Work with gestational diabetes (GDMs) patients (weekly – Tuesdays); serve on a team for Innovations in Planned Care (IPC) Collaborative.
Inpatient Dietitian (weekly – Fridays).
Act in a Supervisory Dietitian role (on occasion).
Be able to work and interact with Foodservice employees.
Experience with electronic health record (EHR) and knowledge of the nutrition care process (NCP) a plus.
Inpatient Dietitian (GS-9/11)
Provide medical nutrition therapy (MNT) on inpatient wards to children and adults; nutrition education varies from gallbladder nutrition to failure to thrive.
Serve on Patient & Family Education (PFE) Committee.
In-services for foodservice staff on nutrition-related topics (i.e., Renal Diet)
Serve as nutrition liaison to the Pediatric Obesity Group
Assist with creating inpatient menus.
Act in a Supervisory Dietitian role (on occasion).
Be able to work and interact with Foodservice employees.
Experience with electronic health record (EHR) and knowledge of the nutrition care process (NCP) a plus.
Live and work among the Navajo people in Chinle, Arizona
http://travel.nytimes.com/2009/08/23/travel/23native.html?pagewanted=all
Contact Information: Michelle L. Johnson, Supervisory Dietitian
P.O. PH
Chinle, AZ 86503
(928) 674-7744 or 7231
HYPERLINK "mailto:michelle.johnson@ihs.gov" michelle.johnson@ihs.gov
Position: Director, Nutrition and Operational Support Services, for ARAMARK
Director, Nutrition and Operational Support Services, for ARAMARK Correctional Services provide leadership, nutrition and operational support for a specific region of the country. This includes designing customized menu solutions for government contracts to be cost competitive, nutritionally appropriate and meet contract specifications. This requires partnering with both sales and operations at the Region, District and unit level to accomplish business objectives. This position sets standards for quality assurance and operational requirements to meet regulatory agency standards and client needs. Serves as a resource to both clients and ARAMARK staff on operational, medical diet needs, and supply chain management in order to meet contractual obligations. Assists with training related to nutrition and operational support to ensure execution of systems and process. Duties include, but are not limited to: planning, coordinating and managing all nutrition activities for a specific region while complying with the standards established by ARAMARK, regulatory agencies and our clients; developing cost effective nutrition programs; maintaining policies, standards and programs for the provision of optimal, cost-effective nutrition care to individuals. Travel is required.
The Director, Nutrition and Operational Support Services reports to the Vice President, Nutrition and Operational Support Services. The compensation package for this position includes a base salary and annual management incentive bonus target.
Qualifications
Candidates are required to be a Registered Dietitian, licensed in the state of Illinois with a minimum of five years experience. Previous leadership and operations management experience is required. Ability to lead and execute programs, work effectively with others and manage personnel. Ability to build strong relationships and effectively communicate with clients, multiple levels of management, ARAMARK sales, operations and support staff. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Ability to accurately and efficiently utilize a food production computer system.
P&L experience is a must, coupled with multi-unit operations experience.
The Director, Nutrition and Operational Support Services reports to the Vice President, Nutrition and Operational Support Services. The compensation package for this position includes a base salary and annual management incentive bonus target.
Qualifications
Candidates are required to be a Registered Dietitian, licensed in the state of Illinois with a minimum of five years experience. Previous leadership and operations management experience is required. Ability to lead and execute programs, work effectively with others and manage personnel. Ability to build strong relationships and effectively communicate with clients, multiple levels of management, ARAMARK sales, operations and support staff. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Ability to accurately and efficiently utilize a food production computer system.
P&L experience is a must, coupled with multi-unit operations experience.
Nutrition Consultant at doctor's office in Chicago
Dr. Rosenblatt (a neurodevelopmental pediatrician) is looking for a nutritionist to work with some of his patients. He is looking for a nutritionist with experience working with children - preferably with children with special needs (ASD, ADHD, etc) to work with some of these families.
He ideally would like this person to make in home visits at least for the initial consult so that they can actually see what is going on in the kitchen! He is willing to allow this person to use his current office facility for any other meetings or such that they need to do related to these patients (address 4801 W Peterson Ave Chicago, IL 60646). He would provide the referrals and would be willing to work with this person on using his resources for billing and insurance purposes. You can give them my name and email Kelly Barnes barnes.kelly.a@gmail.com as a contact for questions or interests.
He ideally would like this person to make in home visits at least for the initial consult so that they can actually see what is going on in the kitchen! He is willing to allow this person to use his current office facility for any other meetings or such that they need to do related to these patients (address 4801 W Peterson Ave Chicago, IL 60646). He would provide the referrals and would be willing to work with this person on using his resources for billing and insurance purposes. You can give them my name and email Kelly Barnes barnes.kelly.a@gmail.com as a contact for questions or interests.
Assistant Director of Nutrition Services-Florida
Large teaching hospital in Florida with strong emphasis on patient care is seeking a dynamic professional to provide leadership and direction to its clinical nutrition and patient services areas. Only those RDs with at least 5 years of clinical and patient services management experience in a large hospital or medical center (500+ beds) will be considered. A Masters degree is required, PhD is a plus. The ideal candidate is accustomed to a thriving, fast-paced, professional environment. Outstanding salary and benefit package is offered, in addition to temporary housing if needed and relocation assistance. Many details will be provided to qualified candidates once they have submitted a resume to Harper Associates. Resumes will not be forwarded to the employer without consent. All inquiries will remain strictly confidential.
Email resume to Cindy Krainen RD at Harper Associates: cindy@harperjobs.com
Email resume to Cindy Krainen RD at Harper Associates: cindy@harperjobs.com
Refugee Nutritionist/Dietitian at Heartland Alliance
https://www3.recruitingcenter.net/clients/heartlandalliance/publicjobs/controller.cfm?jbaction=JobProfile&Job_Id=12510&esid=az
Nutritionist Dietitian Job @ North Chicago VA Hospital
For more information:
http://www.jobsearch.vacareers.va.gov/ftva.asp?seeker=1&JobID=88898836
http://www.jobsearch.vacareers.va.gov/ftva.asp?seeker=1&JobID=88898836
Short-term Consultancy Opportunity with The Integrated Food and Nutrition Team at World Vision
The Integrated Food and Nutrition Team at World Vision (WV) is looking for a consultant to prepare a country-specific food security program proposal. This would involve traveling to Kenya for 1-2 weeks, working with the WV-Kenya national office staff to draft the proposal narrative, ensure the narrative and budget are in alignment, integrate the feedback of relevant personnel in the national office and the WV- Washington, DC office, and complete the proposal. We would like the person to begin the week of 19 July and the duration of the assignment would likely be no more than a month.
If this is something that you might be interested in and are available for, please contact Heather Fraiz (hfraiz@worldvision.org) for further information.
If this is something that you might be interested in and are available for, please contact Heather Fraiz (hfraiz@worldvision.org) for further information.
Nutritionist Position at Nestlé Nutrition
Nutritionist opportunity available to ensure the nutritional superiority of Nestlé Infant Nutrition baby food products, by providing science based direction on nutrition product design.
Specifically, incumbent will:
Provide nutritional expertise to drive innovation and renovation in food products for babies from weaning to 48 months
Advise project managers in nutrition product design and selection of ingredients
Ensure scientific basis for nutrition concepts, nutrition communication and health claims
Develop scientific substantiation on key issues.
Consult, collaborate and work closely with a global network of nutrition scientists within Nestle
Participate actively in scientific societies and stay up to date on the latest nutrition science impacting children’s health and development.
Requirements:
MS or PhD Degree in Nutrition
3 – 5 years experience, ideally, in the food industry with focus on nutrition product design.
Excellent technical, organization and communication skills
Ability to work effectively in a matrixed and cross functional organization.
Experience in dietetics and knowledge of food science highly desirable.
Please submit resume and letter to:
Lori Murphy
Human Resources
Nestlé Product Technology Center
445 State St.
Fremont, MI 49413
Lori.murphy@rd.nestle.com
Specifically, incumbent will:
Provide nutritional expertise to drive innovation and renovation in food products for babies from weaning to 48 months
Advise project managers in nutrition product design and selection of ingredients
Ensure scientific basis for nutrition concepts, nutrition communication and health claims
Develop scientific substantiation on key issues.
Consult, collaborate and work closely with a global network of nutrition scientists within Nestle
Participate actively in scientific societies and stay up to date on the latest nutrition science impacting children’s health and development.
Requirements:
MS or PhD Degree in Nutrition
3 – 5 years experience, ideally, in the food industry with focus on nutrition product design.
Excellent technical, organization and communication skills
Ability to work effectively in a matrixed and cross functional organization.
Experience in dietetics and knowledge of food science highly desirable.
Please submit resume and letter to:
Lori Murphy
Human Resources
Nestlé Product Technology Center
445 State St.
Fremont, MI 49413
Lori.murphy@rd.nestle.com
Lead Dietitian position in Wadesboro, NC
Lead Dietitian/ Job ID: NHC0407101943
Charlotte-based Compass Group North America is the leader in foodservice management and support services. By combining fresh ideas with the industry’s greatest talent, we continue to set the standards for food and service excellence. Our vision for success is a powerful one – to continue to rise above the competition in every aspect of our business – from leading-edge technology, to purchasing, to foodservice, to catering and vending, to facilities management and support services. That kind of commitment commands only the best, and it.s our great people providing great service that generates our great results. In turn, it’s important to us that our talented employees be given the proper resources to achieve their fullest potential. Play a key role in our future success:
Morrison Management Specialists, a member of the Compass Group, is the nation’s only food service company exclusively dedicated to providing food, nutrition and dining services to the healthcare and senior living communities through its two operating divisions: Morrison Healthcare Food Services and Morrison Senior Living. With over 1,200 registered dietitians, 200 executive chefs and 16,600 professional food service team members, Morrison is actively committed to fostering ways to enjoy great-tasting, healthy food through socially responsible practices and superior customer service. Morrison serves over 800 client locations in 41 states including some of the largest and most prominent integrated healthcare systems and senior living communities in the United States.
Morrison started over a half century ago with the idea of bringing our retail expertise to hospitals. Today, we are an industry leader with national reach. We are guided by values that we call The Morrison Way: trust, team, customer focus, learning, and profit. Since the beginning, our strategy hasn’t changed…we achieve our goals by helping our customers meet theirs!
Job Description:
Lead Dietitian in Wadesboro, NC
Clinical Dietitians who work for Morrison Management Specialists have access to the latest evidence-based practice guidelines and protocols that enable them to provide the best possible care to their patients. With our resources and your expertise as a Clinical Dietitian, you will be valued as you go through your day making a difference to the patients, customers and other healthcare professionals.
We are currently seeking a Lead Dietitian to work in a small community hospital in Wadesboro, NC (52 miles from Charlotte, NC). Responsibilities include providing medical nutrition therapy and counseling in a healthcare facilty that is comprised of acute & long term care patients. Other duties include assisting with patient services activities.
If you are a Registered Dietitian who is seeking a quality healthcare opportunity in an acute care medical center, then you do not want to miss out on this great opportunity.
Join our team and be eligible for comprehensive benefits, relocation assistance, tuition reimbursement, a 401K Plan, ADA dues and licensure fee reimbursement, and many other benefits.
Qualifications:
Credentialed as a Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), REQUIRED
Minimum of one (1) year experience in hospital and/or long term care settings
Must be willing to participate in patient satisfaction programs and activities
Must be experience with computers; to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), Outlook, E-mail and the Internet
Must be able to successfully complete criminal background checks (State and Federal) and drug screenings
Great People. Great Service. Great Results.
At Compass Group North America, our superior balance of efficiency and quality attract the highest caliber level of service our clients deserve. We retain the finest workers with a highly competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits plan. If you’re looking for a career where you set the standard for personal advancement, then Compass Group North America is for you! Working together, we will continue to experience success as the industry’s best.
Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry
Compass Group North America is a diversity growth-oriented organization. Our goal is to improve the quality of work life by using fair and consistent treatment and providing equal growth opportunities for ALL associates. EOE & AA Employer M/F/D/V
LEAD DIETITIAN / WADESBORO, NC
JobID: NHC0407101943
Requirements
Career Level Mid Career (2+ Years Experience)
Areas of Interest Nutrition/Dietetics
Education Bachelor's Degree
Location North Carolina-Charlotte
Preferred Language English
Charlotte-based Compass Group North America is the leader in foodservice management and support services. By combining fresh ideas with the industry’s greatest talent, we continue to set the standards for food and service excellence. Our vision for success is a powerful one – to continue to rise above the competition in every aspect of our business – from leading-edge technology, to purchasing, to foodservice, to catering and vending, to facilities management and support services. That kind of commitment commands only the best, and it.s our great people providing great service that generates our great results. In turn, it’s important to us that our talented employees be given the proper resources to achieve their fullest potential. Play a key role in our future success:
Morrison Management Specialists, a member of the Compass Group, is the nation’s only food service company exclusively dedicated to providing food, nutrition and dining services to the healthcare and senior living communities through its two operating divisions: Morrison Healthcare Food Services and Morrison Senior Living. With over 1,200 registered dietitians, 200 executive chefs and 16,600 professional food service team members, Morrison is actively committed to fostering ways to enjoy great-tasting, healthy food through socially responsible practices and superior customer service. Morrison serves over 800 client locations in 41 states including some of the largest and most prominent integrated healthcare systems and senior living communities in the United States.
Morrison started over a half century ago with the idea of bringing our retail expertise to hospitals. Today, we are an industry leader with national reach. We are guided by values that we call The Morrison Way: trust, team, customer focus, learning, and profit. Since the beginning, our strategy hasn’t changed…we achieve our goals by helping our customers meet theirs!
Job Description:
Lead Dietitian in Wadesboro, NC
Clinical Dietitians who work for Morrison Management Specialists have access to the latest evidence-based practice guidelines and protocols that enable them to provide the best possible care to their patients. With our resources and your expertise as a Clinical Dietitian, you will be valued as you go through your day making a difference to the patients, customers and other healthcare professionals.
We are currently seeking a Lead Dietitian to work in a small community hospital in Wadesboro, NC (52 miles from Charlotte, NC). Responsibilities include providing medical nutrition therapy and counseling in a healthcare facilty that is comprised of acute & long term care patients. Other duties include assisting with patient services activities.
If you are a Registered Dietitian who is seeking a quality healthcare opportunity in an acute care medical center, then you do not want to miss out on this great opportunity.
Join our team and be eligible for comprehensive benefits, relocation assistance, tuition reimbursement, a 401K Plan, ADA dues and licensure fee reimbursement, and many other benefits.
Qualifications:
Credentialed as a Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), REQUIRED
Minimum of one (1) year experience in hospital and/or long term care settings
Must be willing to participate in patient satisfaction programs and activities
Must be experience with computers; to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), Outlook, E-mail and the Internet
Must be able to successfully complete criminal background checks (State and Federal) and drug screenings
Great People. Great Service. Great Results.
At Compass Group North America, our superior balance of efficiency and quality attract the highest caliber level of service our clients deserve. We retain the finest workers with a highly competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits plan. If you’re looking for a career where you set the standard for personal advancement, then Compass Group North America is for you! Working together, we will continue to experience success as the industry’s best.
Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry
Compass Group North America is a diversity growth-oriented organization. Our goal is to improve the quality of work life by using fair and consistent treatment and providing equal growth opportunities for ALL associates. EOE & AA Employer M/F/D/V
LEAD DIETITIAN / WADESBORO, NC
JobID: NHC0407101943
Requirements
Career Level Mid Career (2+ Years Experience)
Areas of Interest Nutrition/Dietetics
Education Bachelor's Degree
Location North Carolina-Charlotte
Preferred Language English
Dietitian position at Structure House in Durham, NC
STRUCTURE HOUSE, LLC, a member of CRC health group. A highly successful and nationally recognized residential weight control treatment center in Durham, NC, is currently seeking a:
Full-time Dietitian
(32 - 40 hours per week)
Selected candidate will provide individual counseling, supermarket tours, restaurant outings, and cooking demonstrations. Responsibilities will also include: developing and teaching new workshops, creating nutrition education materials and conducting private cooking lessons.
Candidate must be a Registered Dietitian. Master’s degree preferred. Proficient word processing and computer nutritional analysis skills are essential. Culinary interest and ability to teach cooking are also required for this position.
Structure House offers a very competitive compensation plan, along with the opportunity to work in a friendly environment with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals. Interested candidates should forward resume to: Administrative Director, STRUCTURE HOUSE, LLC, 3017 Pickett Road, Durham, NC 27705. Fax: (919) 403-7244 or e-mail to pamela@structurehouse.com. No telephone calls please. EOE. www.structurehouse.com.
Full-time Dietitian
(32 - 40 hours per week)
Selected candidate will provide individual counseling, supermarket tours, restaurant outings, and cooking demonstrations. Responsibilities will also include: developing and teaching new workshops, creating nutrition education materials and conducting private cooking lessons.
Candidate must be a Registered Dietitian. Master’s degree preferred. Proficient word processing and computer nutritional analysis skills are essential. Culinary interest and ability to teach cooking are also required for this position.
Structure House offers a very competitive compensation plan, along with the opportunity to work in a friendly environment with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals. Interested candidates should forward resume to: Administrative Director, STRUCTURE HOUSE, LLC, 3017 Pickett Road, Durham, NC 27705. Fax: (919) 403-7244 or e-mail to pamela@structurehouse.com. No telephone calls please. EOE. www.structurehouse.com.
Assistant Professor in Dietetics/Human Nutrition at the University of Kentucky
The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate level courses that support a growing human nutrition and dietetics program. Applicants should be comfortable with infusing diversity and state of the art issues into the curriculum. The successful candidate is expected to contribute expertise to student learning in a variety of areas including but not limited to the following: dietetics, human nutrition, food systems management and advising. The specific teaching assignment is dependent on departmental needs and individual expertise. In addition to student learning activities, the successful candidate is expected to maintain a funded translational research program and participate in department, college, university, community and professional service.
Responsibilities:
Serve as a faculty member with a 12 month appointment in the Department of Nutrition and Food Science with approximately 40-50% instruction and 50-60% research distribution of effort.
Participate in the Department by teaching graduate and undergraduate courses, serving on graduate committees, and providing departmental service.
Implement research relative to nutrition, dietetics, food science and/or food systems management and publish results of this research in refereed journals.
Seek and acquire externally funded grants and contracts for relevant research projects.
Interested applicants should attach five documents: letter of application (Cover Letter), current curriculum vita (Resume), copies of transcripts (Specific Request 1), statement of teaching philosophy (Specific Request 2), and contact information for three references (Specific Request 3).
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Commitment to the interdisciplinary nature of nutrition, dietetics, food science and food systems management.
Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral communication skills for diverse audiences.
Demonstrated ability for effective teaching and scholarship.
Potential for obtaining external funding.
Competence with computer applications and dietetics practice.
Demonstrated support of professional organizations in the discipline.
Preferred Education / Experience
Earned doctorate in nutrition, food systems management or related field.
Earned professional credential of Registered Dietitian preferred.
Deadline to Apply
08-15-2010
Acceptable Document Types
Resume
Cover Letter
Other Doc
Pre-Employment Information:
The University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. Any candidate offered this position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Apply on-line at: https://ukjobs.uky.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=219789.
Kelly H. Webber, PhD, MPH, RD, LD
Assistant Professor
University of Kentucky
Department of Nutrition and Food Science
212A Funkhouser Bldg.
Lexington, KY 40506-0054
T. 859-257-4351
F. 859-257-3707
Responsibilities:
Serve as a faculty member with a 12 month appointment in the Department of Nutrition and Food Science with approximately 40-50% instruction and 50-60% research distribution of effort.
Participate in the Department by teaching graduate and undergraduate courses, serving on graduate committees, and providing departmental service.
Implement research relative to nutrition, dietetics, food science and/or food systems management and publish results of this research in refereed journals.
Seek and acquire externally funded grants and contracts for relevant research projects.
Interested applicants should attach five documents: letter of application (Cover Letter), current curriculum vita (Resume), copies of transcripts (Specific Request 1), statement of teaching philosophy (Specific Request 2), and contact information for three references (Specific Request 3).
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Commitment to the interdisciplinary nature of nutrition, dietetics, food science and food systems management.
Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral communication skills for diverse audiences.
Demonstrated ability for effective teaching and scholarship.
Potential for obtaining external funding.
Competence with computer applications and dietetics practice.
Demonstrated support of professional organizations in the discipline.
Preferred Education / Experience
Earned doctorate in nutrition, food systems management or related field.
Earned professional credential of Registered Dietitian preferred.
Deadline to Apply
08-15-2010
Acceptable Document Types
Resume
Cover Letter
Other Doc
Pre-Employment Information:
The University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. Any candidate offered this position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Apply on-line at: https://ukjobs.uky.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=219789.
Kelly H. Webber, PhD, MPH, RD, LD
Assistant Professor
University of Kentucky
Department of Nutrition and Food Science
212A Funkhouser Bldg.
Lexington, KY 40506-0054
T. 859-257-4351
F. 859-257-3707
Job Opportunity in Northern Virginia for RDs and New Dietetic Internship Graduate
Here at UNJURY Protein and OPURITY Vitamins we are growing and adding another Clinical Nutrition Specialist. We have hired new dietetic internship graduates the past two years and have already hired a new graduate from this year's class who joined us a month ago.
We are looking for a person who is outgoing, initiative driven, has good work ethic and likes to work with patients.
Information about the position can be found at the following link:
https://www.unjury.com/jobs/UNJURY-Clincial-Nutrition-Specialist-2010.pdf
The position is open to RDs and new dietetic internship graduates. The position does require relocation to the Northern Virginia area. Relocation assistance available. Our offices are located in Sterling VA, near Dulles Airport. Zip Code 20166.
We invite anyone with interest to learn more about us at:
www.UNJURY.com and www.OPURTIY.com
Martha M Krachenfels MS RD
President, UNJURY (R) Protein and opurity (TM) Vitamins
Martha@UNJURY.com
Martha@opurity.com
1 800 517 5111
www.UNJURY.com
www.opurity.com
We are looking for a person who is outgoing, initiative driven, has good work ethic and likes to work with patients.
Information about the position can be found at the following link:
https://www.unjury.com/jobs/UNJURY-Clincial-Nutrition-Specialist-2010.pdf
The position is open to RDs and new dietetic internship graduates. The position does require relocation to the Northern Virginia area. Relocation assistance available. Our offices are located in Sterling VA, near Dulles Airport. Zip Code 20166.
We invite anyone with interest to learn more about us at:
www.UNJURY.com and www.OPURTIY.com
Martha M Krachenfels MS RD
President, UNJURY (R) Protein and opurity (TM) Vitamins
Martha@UNJURY.com
Martha@opurity.com
1 800 517 5111
www.UNJURY.com
www.opurity.com
CDE/RD for Educational Intervention (part-time)
Position Overview
Our company, Advanced Telecare LLC, has recently received funding from the NIH to deliver a remote diabetes self-management educational program through interactive videoconferencing at our office near RTP.
We are looking to hire a CDE and an RD to work part-time to help design and deliver this educational intervention which promotes adherence to the American Diabetes Association Standards of Medical Care. The CDE and RD will co-teach patients via videoconferencing over a 3-4 month period. They will act together with investigators to establish and approve study protocols and forms and will provide input on study progress. They will also help guide activities of facilitators located the remote sites.
The work load will be 10% or 20% time, depending on qualifications of the applicant, spread out over a 5 month period. Salary is competitive and extended employment is possible. Previous experience with videoconferencing equipment is helpful, but not necessary. Job may require some after hours and weekend work.
If interested, please contact:
Janet Suttie
Principal Investigator
suttie@email.unc.edu
919-618-3711
Our company, Advanced Telecare LLC, has recently received funding from the NIH to deliver a remote diabetes self-management educational program through interactive videoconferencing at our office near RTP.
We are looking to hire a CDE and an RD to work part-time to help design and deliver this educational intervention which promotes adherence to the American Diabetes Association Standards of Medical Care. The CDE and RD will co-teach patients via videoconferencing over a 3-4 month period. They will act together with investigators to establish and approve study protocols and forms and will provide input on study progress. They will also help guide activities of facilitators located the remote sites.
The work load will be 10% or 20% time, depending on qualifications of the applicant, spread out over a 5 month period. Salary is competitive and extended employment is possible. Previous experience with videoconferencing equipment is helpful, but not necessary. Job may require some after hours and weekend work.
If interested, please contact:
Janet Suttie
Principal Investigator
suttie@email.unc.edu
919-618-3711
Assistant Professor Assistant/Associate Professor Department of Nutrition @ U.Tenn Knoxville
The Department of Nutrition at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, invites applications to fill two 9-month (academic year) tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant/Associate Professor levels. One position will be at the level of Assistant Professor, with a specialty area in either nutritional epidemiology or systems-level interventions. The other position will be at the level of Assistant/Associate Professor, with a specialty area in either nutritional epidemiology or systems-level interventions.
Required Qualifications: Candidates for these positions must have an earned doctorate in nutrition or closely related area (e.g., Community Nutrition or Public Health) and at least one graduate degree in nutrition. They must have relevant research experience in systems-level interventions (i.e., interventions aimed at community or broader-level targets) or nutritional epidemiology (especially dietary assessment). Individuals should demonstrate evidence of successful research and have a background in public health nutrition.
For the rank of Associate Professor, the candidate demonstrates clear evidence for a successful, independent research program, with a history of externally funded grants, and the potential for securing federally funded grants, with a preference for individuals with such funding. An appropriate publication record and evidence of quality teaching are expected.
Desired Qualifications: The candidates should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be active in professional organizations, and have an affinity for student advising and mentoring. Post-doctoral experience is desirable and individuals who are Registered Dietitians are highly desirable.
For the rank of Associate Professor, previous mentoring of student or trainees, and collaborative experiences working with community members is desired. Previous administrative and program management leadership, and demonstrated leadership in the field, is highly desirable.
Duties/Responsibilities: Primary research responsibilities will be to develop an independent research program with the expectation to obtain federally funded grants and to establish research collaborations with other faculty in Public Health Nutrition and faculty in other departments as appropriate. Teaching expectations include undergraduate and graduate nutrition courses with an emphasis in public health nutrition and/or community nutrition and nutrition through the life course. Responsibilities include advising undergraduate and graduate students, directing student research, with active participation in professional organizations.
Salary: Competitive salary and start-up benefits are commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Position available: August 1, 2011
Application Process: Interested applicants should submit letters detailing research and teaching background, curriculum vitae, and names and contact information of four references by October 15, 2010 (at which time the evaluation and review process will begin). The positions will be open until suitable candidates are identified and the positions are filled. Application materials should be sent electronically to Katie Kavanagh, PhD, RD, Chair of the Search Committee, Department of Nutrition, e-mail: kkavanag@utk.edu and copied to Marylenna Honeycutt, e-mail: mhoneycu@utk.edu, Administrative Assistant. (Note: Dr. Katie Kavanagh can also be reached at: University of Tennessee, Department of Nutrition, 1215 Cumberland Ave., 229 JHB, Knoxville, TN 37996-1920, Tel: 865-974-6250, Fax: 865-974-3491).
The Knoxville campus of the University of Tennessee is seeking candidates who have the ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the diversity and intercultural goals of the University.
The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.
Required Qualifications: Candidates for these positions must have an earned doctorate in nutrition or closely related area (e.g., Community Nutrition or Public Health) and at least one graduate degree in nutrition. They must have relevant research experience in systems-level interventions (i.e., interventions aimed at community or broader-level targets) or nutritional epidemiology (especially dietary assessment). Individuals should demonstrate evidence of successful research and have a background in public health nutrition.
For the rank of Associate Professor, the candidate demonstrates clear evidence for a successful, independent research program, with a history of externally funded grants, and the potential for securing federally funded grants, with a preference for individuals with such funding. An appropriate publication record and evidence of quality teaching are expected.
Desired Qualifications: The candidates should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be active in professional organizations, and have an affinity for student advising and mentoring. Post-doctoral experience is desirable and individuals who are Registered Dietitians are highly desirable.
For the rank of Associate Professor, previous mentoring of student or trainees, and collaborative experiences working with community members is desired. Previous administrative and program management leadership, and demonstrated leadership in the field, is highly desirable.
Duties/Responsibilities: Primary research responsibilities will be to develop an independent research program with the expectation to obtain federally funded grants and to establish research collaborations with other faculty in Public Health Nutrition and faculty in other departments as appropriate. Teaching expectations include undergraduate and graduate nutrition courses with an emphasis in public health nutrition and/or community nutrition and nutrition through the life course. Responsibilities include advising undergraduate and graduate students, directing student research, with active participation in professional organizations.
Salary: Competitive salary and start-up benefits are commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Position available: August 1, 2011
Application Process: Interested applicants should submit letters detailing research and teaching background, curriculum vitae, and names and contact information of four references by October 15, 2010 (at which time the evaluation and review process will begin). The positions will be open until suitable candidates are identified and the positions are filled. Application materials should be sent electronically to Katie Kavanagh, PhD, RD, Chair of the Search Committee, Department of Nutrition, e-mail: kkavanag@utk.edu and copied to Marylenna Honeycutt, e-mail: mhoneycu@utk.edu, Administrative Assistant. (Note: Dr. Katie Kavanagh can also be reached at: University of Tennessee, Department of Nutrition, 1215 Cumberland Ave., 229 JHB, Knoxville, TN 37996-1920, Tel: 865-974-6250, Fax: 865-974-3491).
The Knoxville campus of the University of Tennessee is seeking candidates who have the ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the diversity and intercultural goals of the University.
The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.
Post-doctoral Fellow Position on Obesity, Chronic Disease and Child Health at Johns Hopkins University
A post-doctoral research fellow position is available in the Center for Human Nutrition, Department of International Health, Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University. The candidate may be involved in several ongoing research projects depend on his/her background and research interests including those related to obesity; health disparities; associations between social, behavioral, and environmental factors and risks for chronic disease such as metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease, and type 2 diabetes. Some of the projects are funded by the NIH, some are US-based and some are international projects, and some are based on existing data, which provide good research, training and publication opportunities under the guidance of Dr. Youfa Wang. Ideal applicants should have a PhD in human nutrition, epidemiology, or other related areas with related research experience, strong data analysis and communication skills, and good publication record. In addition, candidates with formal training and research experience on systems analysis are desired.
Candidates should apply according to the JHU Admissions Office Guidelines (http://www.jhsph.edu/Admissions/index.html). Before submitting a formal application, the candidates should submit an inquiry, CV, statement of research interests, up to three sample publications, and names of three references via e-mail to: Dr. Youfa Wang, ywang@jhsph.edu.
Youfa Wang, MD, MS, PhD
Associate Professor of International Health and Epidemiology
Center for Human Nutrition, Room E2546
Department of International Health
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
615 North Wolfe Street, Baltimore, MD 21205
Tel: 410-502-3102, ywang@jhsph.edu
Candidates should apply according to the JHU Admissions Office Guidelines (http://www.jhsph.edu/Admissions/index.html). Before submitting a formal application, the candidates should submit an inquiry, CV, statement of research interests, up to three sample publications, and names of three references via e-mail to: Dr. Youfa Wang, ywang@jhsph.edu.
Youfa Wang, MD, MS, PhD
Associate Professor of International Health and Epidemiology
Center for Human Nutrition, Room E2546
Department of International Health
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
615 North Wolfe Street, Baltimore, MD 21205
Tel: 410-502-3102, ywang@jhsph.edu
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