Overview
Clinical Assistant Professor Jobs in Rock Hill, USA at State of South Carolina – University of South Carolina
Clinical Assistant Professor – Director of Clinical Education, M.S. in Performance Nutrition and Dietetics
Part/Full Time:
Full Time
Salary:
Salary commensurate with experience
About the University
From the Upstate to the Low country, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning.
All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
Program Overview
The University of South Carolina (USC) Arnold School of Public Health seeks applicants for a Clinical Assistant Professor position focused on coordinating supervised experience courses in our new Master of Science in Performance Nutrition and Dietetics degree program. The MS/PND program is the first and only nutrition and dietetics degree program program curriculum is designed to elevate performance nutrition education through a novel, practical curriculum that crosses dietetics practice with performance nutrition services.
This 2‑year graduate program includes both traditional dietetics and advanced performance nutrition content to cultivate confident, entry‑level dietitians that promote health and human performance in a variety of practice settings. The MS/PND program has gained candidacy accreditation status by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) under the Future Education Model Accreditation Standards for Graduate Programs. All program graduates will be eligible to register for the RDN exam.
Responsibilities
This full‑time, 12‑month faculty position is established at the departmental level to coordinate and teach the MS/PND program supervised experience courses, assist with program data collection, steward preceptor relations, and mentor graduate students. The director will oversee and manage the coordination of supervised experience rotations and the student learning experiences within them. The successful candidate will serve as a custodian of preceptor‑student relations, support the program director in cultivating meaningful learning experiences, and ensure students acquire the required competencies for registration as Registered Dietitians.
Required
Education and Experience
The successful candidate must:
- Hold a Registered Dietitian/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN) credential.
- Have a graduate degree (minimum of a master’s degree) in nutrition, dietetics, exercise science or a related health‑related field by the start date of employment (August 16, 2026).
- Demonstrate experience mentoring and/or precepting students.
- Have a history of post‑credentialing professional dietetics experience and relevant dietetics experience.
Benefits
We offer a robust benefits package:
- Health and Life Insurance
- Retirement Programs
- Paid Tuition
- Dependent Scholarships
- Annual Leave
- Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Professional Development Opportunities
EEO Statement
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.
This position is open until filled.
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Title: Clinical Assistant Professor
Company: State of South Carolina – University of South Carolina
Location: Rock Hill, USA
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