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Logo Posting Number FAC00071PO26 Advertised Title Clinical Assistant Professor Campus Columbia College/Division Arnold School of Public Health Department ASPH Exercise Science Advertised Salary Range Salary commensurate with experience Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Position Category Full-time Equivalent (FTE) Basis 12 months Work County Richland Tenure Information Professional Track Job Search Category Faculty
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Position Description
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Director of Clinical Education of the M.S. in Performance Nutrition and Dietetics Program
Clinical Assistant Professor (Professional Track)
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. This position is in the Department of Exercise Science, which is nationally and internationally recognized for its research contributions, outstanding masters and doctoral programs, large undergraduate program, and its contribution to physical activity and public health.
The Master of Science in Performance Nutrition and Dietetics (MS/PND) program is the first and only nutrition and dietetics degree program at USC. The MS/PND program is strongly supported by a robust collection of preceptors, instructors, Advisory Board members, and administrative stakeholders. The 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.
This full-time, 12-month faculty position is being established at the departmental level to coordinate and teach the MS/PND program supervised experience courses, assist with program data collection and steward preceptor relations, as well as mentor graduate students in the program. The successful candidate will be motivated to serve as a custodian of preceptor-student relations within the program. They will support the program director in cultivating meaningful learning experiences for students within the program. The Director of Clinical Education will oversee and manage the coordination of supervised experience rotations as well as the student learning experiences within them.
The Arnold School of Public Health has a broad range of academic programs, extensive research expertise, and an array of centers and community programs. Our mission is focused on improving public health by preparing future scholars and the public health work force as well as conducting, translating, and disseminating groundbreaking research. The Arnold School is home to nationally recognized faculty, award-winning students, and impactful research and community engagement activities.
USC is the flagship university for a statewide higher education system. The Columbia campus is in the heart of the capital city near state agencies and an array of non-profit organizations. The Arnold School of Public Health has a strong history of partnerships and collaborative community engagement focused on public health priorities important to the people of our state and region.
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Required Education and Experience
The successful candidate must have a Registered Dietitian/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN) credential, graduate degree (minimum of a master's degree) in nutrition, dietetics, exercise science or health-related field by the start date of employment August 16, 2026, experience mentoring and/or precepting, a history of post-credentialing professional dietetics experience, and relevant dietetics experience.
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Desired Start Date 08/16/2026 Job Open Date 06/08/2026 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant
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