MSND Clinical Faculty & Program Director (Hybrid in Central Ohio) at Antioch University – Yellow Springs, Ohio

Antioch University

Position Title: MSND Clinical Faculty & Program Director (Hybrid in Central Ohio)
Location: Central Ohio
Description: Position Title: MSND Clinical Faculty and Program Director

Program: Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics MSND

Classification: Clinical Faculty, Full time

Reports to: Dean, Graduate School of Nursing and Health Professions

Location: Central Ohio

Compensation: Antioch University offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes both direct and indirect pay. The compensation will be based on experience, education, knowledge, credentials, and a consideration of the difficulty and complexity of the position. The salary for this position is $85,000.00.

Position Overview:

Antioch University invites applications for a student-centered clinical faculty member to lead our Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics (MSND) program. This is a 12-month, full-time faculty position within the Graduate School of Nursing and Health Professions, reporting directly to the Dean. We seek a practitioner-scholar who possesses a deep commitment to social justice and a proven aptitude for online pedagogy. Clinical faculty engage in student learning and institutional citizenship activities, but are not required to engage in scholarship or service. The successful candidate should be qualified to teach MSND program electives and core courses, advanced clinical practicum, and oversee master's projects. The ideal candidate will be a skilled mentor capable of fostering an inclusive online learning environment that prepares students for the complexities of professional clinical practice.

The Program Director holds primary authority and accountability for the strategic management and academic integrity of the program, including curricular innovation, overseeing and coordinating admissions and student success. The Director will dedicate a minimum of 30% of their effort to program leadership. The successful candidate will be expected to integrate health equity throughout the curriculum and advance the School's commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, empowering students to examine healthcare through a social justice lens.

Program Director Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Recommending and coordinating improvements to curricula, degree requirements, and program offerings to ensure academic excellence and market relevance.
• Convening and leading regular meetings of the program faculty to foster collaboration and continuous program improvement.
• Preparing the master schedule of classes and managing faculty course assignments in coordination with the Dean.
• Evaluating and recommending course substitutions, transfer credits, and independent study requests.
• Leading the recruitment, vetting, and recommendation of qualified adjunct faculty to enhance the team.
• Mentoring faculty and ensuring high standards of engagement in student learning across the program.
• Overseeing the admissions process and coordinating efforts to meet enrollment goals.
• Providing high-level advising and mentorship to ensure student support, satisfaction, and professional development.
• Maintaining and processing student records and ensuring students are consistently informed of their academic standing and progress toward degree completion.
• Implementing and upholding the policies of the unit, the School, and the University to ensure operational consistency.
• Representing the program's interests on School-wide councils, committees, and other governance bodies.
• Additional duties as delegated by the Dean to support the mission of the School and University.

Required Qualifications:

• While a doctoral degree from a regionally accredited institution is preferred, a Master's degree in Nutrition, Applied Health Sciences, Public Health, or a related field, plus a minimum of five years of professional experience would serve as a qualified equivalency
• Unencumbered, current registered dietitian in good standing with the Commission on Dietetic Registration
• A minimum of (3) three years' experience teaching in higher education including curriculum, development, and assessment
• Online teaching and mentoring
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice

Preferred Qualifications:

• ACEND accreditation experience
• Membership to Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, local professional organizations
• Remote ready

Hours of Employment

This is a full-time position serving a national university. A work schedule will be established in consultation with the supervisor.

Work Location

The employee must reside in Central Ohio. Hybrid remote work is authorized in consultation with the supervisor.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the staff member is regularly required to sit, stand, use hands and fingers, and talk or hear. This is an active position, involving walking, climbing, lifting, stooping, and bending in the accomplishment of duties. Must be able to lift in excess of 25 pounds. Must be able to work occasionally in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain or snow. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Antioch University reserves the right to change the duties of this position at any time.

Benefits
Voluntary Health, dental and vision plan and flexible spending account options; employer retirement plan contribution of 6%; voluntary salary deduction to a pre-tax or post-tax retirement account; employer paid life insurance and short term disability; voluntary supplemental life insurance, long-term disability, accidental death/dismemberment, critical illness, and accident coverage plans; 12 days per year sick leave (carry-over up to 65 days); tuition remission for employees and dependents at Antioch University campuses; and employee paid options with AFLAC, LegalShield, and Liberty Mutual. (This list is meant to be an informal summary of benefits. Plan benefits and eligibility requirements are governed by the plan documents and University policies which will be made available upon request).

To Apply:

Please email a letter of interest, CV, a statement of your teaching philosophy as it relates to this position, and a list of three professional references with names and contact information to Employment@antioch.edu. In the subject line of the email, please state MSND Clinical Faculty/Director

Please attach all documents including the letter of interest to the email.

Coalition for the Common Good (CCG) EEO Statement

The Coalition for the Common Good provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic or class protected by federal, state or local laws in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. The CCG complies with all state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Equal Pay Act, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. Inquiries should be addressed to the Office of Human Resources or the Office of the General Counsel.

NOTE: The successful candidate for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

This position is included in the bargaining unit of Antioch University faculty that is represented by SEIU Local 925. Terms and conditions of employment for bargaining unit positions are subject to change based on collective bargaining.