Assistant Professor of Nutrition and Dietetics and Clinical Coordinator

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Job Description

Seton Hill University invites applications for the tenure track position of Clinical Coordinator/Assistant or Associate Professor for the Nutrition and Dietetics Program. Start date is August 1, 2026. The Nutrition & Dietetics Program sits in the College of Health Professions & Natural Sciences. The Clinical Coordinator reports to the Program Director and College Dean. The program offers Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees, including the ACEND accredited MS in Nutrition & Dietetics.

Responsibilities:

• Administrative (Clinical Coordinator)
  • Secures sites for clinical experiential learning; ensuring student placement in appropriate and sufficient clinical sites.
  • Support and evaluates clinical sites and preceptors; ensuring that the clinical experiential learning portions of the program are in compliance with all applicable ACEND standards.
  • Provide development opportunities for preceptors; maintain and distribute the Preceptor Handbook.
  • Monitor and document student achievement of competencies associated with clinical experiences and completing ACEND reports.
  • Supervise and observe students at clinical sites.
• Teaching and advising
  • Teach both undergraduate and graduate populations
  • Teach in both in-person and online formats
  • Mentor students through academic and professional development
  • Provide academic advising
• Scholarship and professional activities
  • Engage in professional and/or scholarly activity in the field
• Service to the University
  • Participate in service to the College and University

• A MS in Nutrition & Dietetics, or related field, is required
• Registered Dietitian, licensed to practice in Pennsylvania

• Familiarity with ACEND accreditation standards
• Prior teaching experience
• Prior experience with supervising students in clinical experiences

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Required applicant materials include Cover Letter, Resume, Teaching Philosophy and Transcripts. In addition, three letters of recommendation should be submitted to [email protected] . All finalists will be required to submit a written response to the Seton Hill Mission Statement.

About Us

Chartered in 1918, Seton Hill University is a leading Catholic coeducational liberal arts university founded by the Sisters of Charity and embracing students of all faiths. Located in southwestern Pennsylvania's Laurel Highlands (yet only 35 miles from Pittsburgh), Seton Hill educates its students to think and act critically, creatively and ethically as productive members of society committed to transforming the world.

Background checks will be performed on all new hires. Employment is conditional upon acceptable results of background checks and clearances.

Job Info

• Job Identification 109
• Job Category Faculty
• Posting Date 05/13/2026, 11:43 AM
• Degree Level Master's Degree
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 1 Seton Hill Dr, Greensburg, PA, 15601, US