Core Faculty, Nutrition Dietetic Internship Director

Overview

Bastyr University is an accredited, non‑profit private university offering doctoral, graduate, and undergraduate degrees, with a curriculum in science‑based, evidence‑informed natural health and medicine. Recognized globally for rigorous academic programs and strong research, Bastyr University has campuses in Kenmore, Washington, and San Diego, California while expanding its online degree programs. Bastyr’s faculty educates future leaders in the natural health arts and sciences, with an emphasis on integrating mind, body, spirit, and nature.

The Department of Nutrition and Exercise Science is seeking a faculty member at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor at the Bastyr University Kenmore campus, 15 miles north of Seattle. Bastyr University nutrition degree programs are unique in their emphasis on whole foods and multicultural, political, and ecological dimensions of food. This is a full‑time faculty position that includes didactic and clinical teaching and advising for graduate nutrition students and a critical administrative role as the director of the Master of Science in Nutrition‑Didactic Program in Dietetics internship program.

• Didactic and clinical teaching and advising for graduate nutrition students.
• Administrative responsibilities as Director of the Master of Science in Nutrition‑Didactic Program in Dietetics internship program.
• Balance administrative hours needed as Director of the program with teaching credits.

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related food science field.
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential.
• Minimum of three years university‑level teaching experience.
• Minimum of one year of administrative experience (program assessment preferred).

• Demonstrated excellence in inclusive teaching and advising.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills (writing, speaking, listening).
• Administrative and student advising experience.

• Working knowledge of ACEND accreditation standards for DI programs.
• Proficiency with spreadsheet and database applications, nutrient database software, learning management systems (e.g., Canvas), and electronic health records (e.g., Epic).

• Full benefits eligibility for employees working at least 20 hours per week in a permanent position.
• Health care benefits, retirement plans, flexible spending account plans, supplemental insurance, free tuition credits, and all paid leaves.
• Tuition credit benefits begin after 12 months of continuous employment.

Bastyr University believes that inclusive diversity is essential for achieving academic excellence and creating a profoundly enriching university experience. Our faculty and staff are committed to achieving our mission by educating students to be future leaders that bring the natural health arts and sciences to people from all backgrounds. Promoting an educational environment that allows students, faculty and staff to develop their talents while experiencing a sense of community, we expect campus members to engage in respectful communication, behaviors and thoughtful self‑reflection, increase their understanding of cultures and empower people who are disenfranchised, marginalized or oppressed.

In so doing, the University pledges to prepare our students (and support faculty and staff) to recognize and appropriately respond to health inequities that affect multiple communities. This involves infusing DEI knowledge, skills, and practices in all academic programs, clinical training and patient services. In all, Bastyr University is dedicated to the welfare of our students and patients as well as to promoting equal opportunity and access in education and health care.

In alignment with Bastyr’s DEI commitment, applications from members of underrepresented groups are encouraged. Bastyr University does not discriminate against any person in matters of employment, application for employment, student or applicant for admission, or participation in our programs or benefits on the basis of any protected class. Our programs, services and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities. Please do not hesitate to contact hr to request or discuss a special accommodation due to a disability.