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As of Sep 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for associate clinical director in Utah is $28.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.28 and $37.84 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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An Associate Clinical Director is a healthcare professional who assists in overseeing clinical operations within a healthcare facility or organization. They work closely with the Clinical Director to manage staff, ensure quality patient care, implement policies, and maintain compliance with healthcare regulations. Associate Clinical Directors often participate in hiring, training, performance evaluations, and process improvements. Their role bridges administrative duties and clinical leadership, supporting both the organization's goals and the clinical team's needs.

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To thrive as an Associate Clinical Director, you need advanced clinical expertise, leadership experience, and a relevant healthcare degree—often supported by licensure or certification in your specialty. Familiarity with healthcare regulations, electronic health record (EHR) systems, and clinical quality improvement tools is typically required. Exceptional communication, strategic thinking, and team-building abilities help drive departmental goals and foster a collaborative culture. These skills and qualities are crucial for ensuring high standards of patient care, regulatory compliance, and effective management of clinical teams.

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Associate Clinical Directors often oversee multidisciplinary teams composed of various healthcare professionals, each with their own expertise and perspectives. A common challenge is ensuring effective communication and collaboration across these diverse groups while aligning everyone towards shared patient care goals. Balancing administrative responsibilities with clinical oversight can also be demanding, as it requires strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize competing tasks. Successful Associate Clinical Directors foster a culture of teamwork, provide clear direction, and mediate conflicts to maintain a positive and productive work environment.

What is the difference between Associate Clinical Director vs Clinical Supervisor?

AspectAssociate Clinical DirectorClinical Supervisor
CredentialsMaster's degree in healthcare or related field, licensure, leadership experienceMaster's degree or higher, licensure, clinical expertise
Work EnvironmentAdministrative and leadership roles overseeing clinical teamsDirect patient care and supervising clinical staff
Employer UsageHealthcare organizations, clinics, hospitalsTherapy practices, mental health clinics
Common Search/ComparisonLeadership, management, administrative dutiesClinical supervision, patient care, staff oversight

The Associate Clinical Director typically holds a leadership role with administrative responsibilities, overseeing clinical teams and operations. In contrast, a Clinical Supervisor focuses more on direct patient care and supervising clinical staff. Both roles require relevant credentials and experience, but their primary focus differs—administrative versus clinical supervision.

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Infographic showing various Associate Clinical Director job openings in Utah as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 64% Full Time, 33% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $59,724 per year, or $28.7 per hour.

Assistant/Associate/Professor (Clinical) - (Clinical) Track - DOQ

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, UT • On-site

Full-time

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Position/Rank Assistant/Associate/Professor (Clinical) - (Clinical) Track - DOQ Department 00200 - Nutrition & Integrative Physio City Salt Lake City, UT Track Non Tenure Track New Position to Begin 07/01/2026 Details
University of Utah, College of Health
Department of Nutrition and Integrative Physiology
Assistant, Associate, or Professor (Clinical), (Clinical) Track, Career-line Position
Clinical Dietitian

The Department of Nutrition and Integrative Physiology (NUIP) at the University of Utah seeks a clinical dietitian for a (Clinical) Track, Career-Line faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor (Clinical), Associate Professor (Clinical), or Professor (Clinical) depending on experience. We seek individuals with strong clinical expertise in nutrition and metabolic health and a demonstrated commitment to interprofessional, team-based education, experiential learning, student mentorship, and high-quality patient care. The successful candidate will play a central role in educating, precepting, and mentoring students across clinical and allied health professional programs within University of Utah Health student-led clinics. This is a full-time faculty appointment in the Department of Nutrition and Integrative Physiology.
Responsibilities:

Provide longitudinal mentoring to students across health professional programs-including medicine (MD), dietetics, and other allied health disciplines-engaged in clinic-based learning, patient care, and scholarly or capstone projects related to nutrition and metabolic health.
Provide direct clinical precepting and supervision of students in student-led clinic settings, including real-time mentoring during patient encounters, case discussions, and care planning.
Provide direct outpatient clinical nutrition care within student-led clinics, including follow-up as appropriate, while supervising and mentoring students in patient-centered, culturally responsive practice.
Demonstrate and promote the value of team-based, interdisciplinary care by modeling collaborative clinical practice within student-led clinics and educational settings.
Work collaboratively with the Director and faculty of the Coordinated Master's Program in Dietetics and other faculty partners to support supervised practice experiences and alignment with educational competencies.
Serve on focused area of study and thesis committees, including as chair for projects related to clinical nutrition and patient-centered care.
Provide guest lectures and instructional sessions for health professional learners in areas of clinical and professional expertise, as needed.
Contribute to the design, coordination, and continuous improvement of clinic-based educational experiences, including consistency of training, learner evaluation, and quality improvement across student-led clinic sites.
Attend departmental meetings and functions as appropriate.
Represent the Department of Nutrition and Integrative Physiology and the University of Utah through professional service, community outreach, and engagement with relevant professional organizations.
Participate in the ongoing review and implementation of ACEND accreditation standards related to clinical training, knowledge, and competencies.
Minimum Qualifications:

Master of Science (MS) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Nutrition Science or a related field.
Credentialed as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), with current State of Utah licensure or eligibility to obtain licensure within one month of employment.
Minimum of two years of outpatient clinical nutrition experience.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary, team-based clinical environments.
Preferred Qualifications:

Established record of delivering high-quality, student-centered instruction, mentoring, or clinical precepting.
Demonstrated effectiveness in mentoring students or early-career health professionals.
Three to five years of inpatient and/or outpatient clinical nutrition experience.
Experience teaching or instructing in higher education or professional training programs.
Experience working with diverse patient populations and learners.
Experience leading engaging group-based nutrition education sessions.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to envision and implement educational or clinical innovations.
Fluency in Spanish or another language commonly spoken by patient populations served.
Individuals interested in the faculty position should apply through this link:
https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/196518

Applicants should include the following items in their applications:
Cover letter
Current CV
Attach a list of 3 references with contact information under "Other Documents".
Inquires may be sent to:
Carisse Winegar
Program Manager - Academics
Department of Nutrition & Integrative Physiology
carisse.w@utah.edu
(801) 581-6730
University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, acceptance, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.
EEO/Non-Discrimination Information

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number, can be located at https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/.
Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu.

Notice

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
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Special Instructions for Candidates
Applicants should include the following items in their applications:
Cover letter
Current CV
Attach a list of 3 references with contact information under "Other Documents".
Inquires may be sent to:
Carisse Winegar
Program Manager - Academics
Department of Nutrition & Integrative Physiology
carisse.w@utah.edu
(801) 581-6730
Open Date 02/19/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Requisition Number PRN04008F Type Faculty

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