Research In Nutrition Jobs in Florida (NOW HIRING)

The successful candidate will be expected to:

MinimumQualifications:

• Master's degree(for an instructor) or doctorate, Ph.D. or equivalent (for a lecturer) in human nutrition/dietetics or a closely related discipline from an accredited academic institution at the time of application.

• Credentialed as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).

• Minimum4yearsfull-time professional practice post-CDRcredentialingwithexperienceproviding patient care in hospital,rehabilitation,or long-term carefacilities or managing food service operations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience applying advanced clinicalnutritionskillsasa memberof an interdisciplinary teamcaring formedically complex patientsin a hospital, rehabilitation, or long-term care facilityordirectingfood serviceoperationsin these facilities.

• Teaching, preferably in an academic settingor mentoringstudents in professional practice.

• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.

Additional Application Materials Required:
UCFrequiresall applications and supporting documents tobesubmittedelectronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website,https://www.ucf.edu/jobs/.In addition to the online application, candidates willbe requiredto upload the following documents:

• Cover letter outlining your qualifications and how they align with and support success in this position's roles and responsibilities.

• Curriculum vitae

• Teaching philosophy

NOTE:Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be simultaneously uploaded.Only applications thatcontainall required materials will be considered.Once the online submission process isfinalized, the system does not allow applicants tosubmitadditionaldocuments later.

The selected candidate willbe requiredtosubmita list of references and official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials.

Questionsregardingthis search should be directed to:Dr. Cheryl Cavaliere (cheryl.cavaliere@ucf.edu).

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

Sponsorship for employment-based visas will only be considered under exceptional circumstances and is not guaranteed. Preference will be given to candidates who are currently authorized to work for any employer in the United States.

This is a face-to-face oncampus faculty position. Instructions will be delivered primarily in person at the main Orlando campus.

Job Close Date:

Open until filled.

Note to applicants:Please keep in mind that a job posted as 'Open until filled' may close at any time without notice. As such, we encourage you tosubmityour application and all required documentation as quickly as possible to ensure consideration for the posted position.Only candidates thatsubmitall required materials will be considered for the position.

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Working at UCF has itsperks! UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program.

• Paid time off, including annual (12-month faculty) and sick time off and paid holidays.

• Retirement savings options.

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions.

• Education assistance.

• Flexible work environment.

• And more...For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide click here.

Unless explicitlystatedon the job posting, it is UCF's expectation that an employee of UCF willresidein Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Additional Requirements related to Research Positions:

Pursuant toFlorida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related positions, UCFis required toconductadditionalscreening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.

Theadditionalscreening requirements only apply to research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty, graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, post-doctoral positions, undergraduate positions, visiting assistant professors, and visiting research associates.