Temporary Hourly Clinical Nutrition Instructor
Temporary Hourly Clinical Nutrition Instructor
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Job Description
Department
NutritionDietetic Internship ProgramSalary for Announcement
The anticipated hourly rate for this position is$30 $45 per hour.
This is a temporary position that is not benefitseligible.
About MSU Denver
MSU Denver enrolls over 16000 students nearly 60% of whom are firstgeneration college students and over 55% are students of color. Located in downtown Denver we are proud to be a designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and the only institution in Colorado certified with the Seal of Excelencia. MSU Denver is a model university for todays college students dedicated to fostering inclusivity and excellence in higher education. As the thirdlargest institution of higher education in Colorado MSU Denver stands out with its openaccess mission serving the states most diverse undergraduate student population including the highest numbers of firstgeneration students and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) students. We are particularly interested in applicants who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for underrepresented and historically marginalized groups.
Position Summary
The Clinical Nutrition Instructor role is responsible for leading 3 students simultaneously within Swedish Medical Center guiding them through clinical processes and procedures charting and the nutrition care process with low acuity patients. This role is responsible for not only the success of students within supervised practice but plays a key role in maintaining professional relationships with all Swedish Medical Center Staff. The Clinical Nutrition Instructor is a pivotal role for ensuring student success and preparation for further clinical rotations.
Key Responsibilities
- Precept new students in the practice of medical nutrition therapy in an acute hospital setting. This includes orientation training evaluation and remediation with students.
- Visit and assess student progress and preceptor needs in other clinical settings.
- In conjunction with the Program Director oversee and evaluate student projects assignments and presentations.
- Assist the Program Director in other supervised practice duties as needed including utilizing MyClincialExchange for tracking students and other software programs as needed.
- Ensure fair equitable and considerate treatment of prospective and enrolled students.
- Follow contractual obligations as outlined in the MSU Denver Handbook for Professional Personnel.
Job Knowledge Skills and Competencies
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; the ability to communicate with a wide variety of a health care team effectively and with a high degree of professionalism
- Interprofessional interpersonal and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders within Swedish Medical Center
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong analytical and problemsolving skills
- Strong mentor and teaching skills
Required Qualifications
- Masters Degree in Dietetics Food & Nutrition Food Science/Technology Public Health Nutrition or other nutritionrelated field
- Current Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience with Meditech
Work Hours
This position will work 4week periods to include up to 40 hours per week MondayFriday.
All hours are onsite at Swedish Medical Center.
Hours within 4week period will include 12 days where students are on site with Program Director for Monday Seminar and/or holidays and position will not be working/compensated for.
Instructions to Apply
For full consideration please submit a current resume and cover letter
Closing Date
08/15/2025Posting Representative
Darrick ConroyPosting Representative Email
Benefits
The Universitys benefits package is comprehensive and offers medical vision and dental free RTD pass tuition reimbursement as well as a life and supplemental insurance plans retirement plans and other programs such as accessto a longterm disability (LTD) MSU Denversbenefits websiteto learn more.
For a brief overview please see: University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at.
Diversity Statement
Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique accessoriented campus community that values diversity equity and inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of nearly 58% first generation students and over 50% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver.
We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students faculty and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society diversity must go beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.
Employment Type
Full-Time
