Clinical Instructor of Nutrition (.5 FTE)

Department

About the University

Established in 1965 Metropolitan State University (MSU Denver) was founded to serve students who were underrepresented in higher education whose life paths and experiences did not fit the traditional mold. Sixty years later the University continues to serve over 16000 of Colorados extraordinary and diverse students providing them with the foundation on which to build their unique aspirations. As the third largest public institution of higher education in Colorado MSU Denver is a model university for todays college students.

Proud of its federal designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution that also offers graduate programs (gHSI) and the only Seal of Excelencia certified institution in Colorado the University serves the most diverse undergraduate student population in the state as well as the most first-generation students. Through affordable flexible and holistic education MSU Denver helps students build essential skills grounded in a multicultural and global perspective that lead to undergraduate and graduate degrees and career and life success.

About the Department of Nutrition

The Department of Nutrition at MSU Denver aims to prepare diverse students for successful careers in food nutrition and dietetics by providing quality education that is culturally sensitive and instills a desire for lifelong learning. This department is home to award-winning faculty and staff who prioritize students and provide opportunities to grow and learn in the field of nutrition and dietetics. The Department of Nutrition houses undergraduate and graduate programs including a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics and a Master of Science in Nutrition. The Department is also home to accredited programs including undergraduate and graduate-level Didactic Programs in Dietetics (DPD) a Dietetic Internship Program and a Pathway Two Lactation Training Program. The Department of Nutrition at MSU Denver is committed to modeling diversity and inclusion for the entire nutrition and dietetics industry and to maintaining an inclusive environment with equitable treatment for all.

Position Summary

The Department of Nutrition at MSU Denver invites applications for a non tenure track Clinical Instructor of Nutrition (.5 FTE). This 9-month appointment has the opportunity to be renewed and will begin on January 1 2026.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the recruitment and selection of interns.
• Precept new interns in the practice of medical nutrition therapy in an acute hospital setting. This includes orientation training evaluation and remediation with interns.
• Visit and assess intern progress and preceptor needs in other clinical settings.
• In conjunction with the Program Director plan coordinate and teach the orientation and skill development seminars.
• In conjunction with the Program Director oversee and evaluate intern projects assignments and presentations.
• Assist the Program Director in other supervised practice duties as needed including utilizing MyClinicalExchange for tracking interns and other software programs as needed.
• Remain competent and current through maintainingRDNcredentials self-directed professional reading developing professional contacts with colleagues attending professional development courses and attending training and/or courses required by the supervisor.
• Ensure fair equitable and considerate treatment of prospective and enrolled interns.
• Follow contractual obligations as outlined in the MSU Denver Faculty Employment Handbook.

Required Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Dietetics Food & Nutrition Food Science/Technology Public Health Nutrition or other nutrition-related field
• Current Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential
• Minimum of three years professional experience in nutrition and dietetics since becoming an RDN

Preferred Qualifications

• Three years of experience as a clinical registered dietitian nutritionist in an acute care facility
• Recent experience as a clinical dietitian nutritionist in a HealthOne facility
• Experience providing medical nutrition therapy to high acuity patients
• Two years experience working with dietetic and multidisciplinary teams including physicians pharmacists nurses and other medical professionals
• Two years experience in dietetics education including teaching dietetics courses advising interns/students and/or mentoring interns/students
• Familiarity and experience with online technologies

We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every preferred qualification. We are most interested in finding the candidate who will best contribute to our Department and the University.

Salary for Announcement

This is a half time (.5 FTE) position. The salary range for this .5 FTE faculty position is $29000 - $34000 at Lecturer rank. This range takes into account a variety of factors including but not limited to experience education specialty and training analysis of internal equity and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

MSU Denver offers excellent benefits that include medical dental retirement tuition benefit free RTD pass and more.

Instructions to Apply

Interested applicants must apply online at MSU Denvers career site and search for JR104735.

To support a thorough evaluation of your qualifications and potential contributions as a faculty member please submit the following required materials:

• Resume/CV
• Cover letter
• A list of three professional references and their contact information

Due to volume of applications received incomplete applications may not be reviewed; please ensure you have uploaded all required documents into the Resume/Cover letter section of the application.

Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire.

Deadline

Applications accepted until position filled; priority given to applications received through Friday November 21 2025 at 11:59 PM MST.

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Posting Representative

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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 long-term disability (LTD) MSU Denversbenefits websiteto learn more.

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Background Checks

Metropolitan State University of Denver is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty staff students and visitors. To Assist in achieving that goal we conduct background checks on all finalists for positions at the University prior to employment.

Diversity Statement

Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique access-oriented 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.