Posting Number:
0000250

Job Title:
PART-TIME - Health Center Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist (RDN) - CONTINUOUS APPLICANT POOL

Classification Code (Part-Time):

To be filled out for part-time positions only
Nutrition-998008

Position Type:
Part Time Faculty

Work Hours:
To be determined based on the needs of the department. Assignment may include days, evenings or weekends.

Department:
NURSING - RN

Position Profile


Duties:
Santa Monica College (SMC) Health Center is seeking a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist (RDN) to be responsible for coordinating all phases of nutrition care including nutrition assessment, care planning, monitoring, education and counseling of students within the SMC Health Center setting.

Serve as an integral part of a multidisciplinary SMC Health Center team and is responsible for nutrition programming and outreach, in coordination with campus and community partners.

Provide student care congruent with SMC Health Care medical policies/procedures and develop policies for student nutritional care.

Precept and evaluate Dietetics Interns' learning and competence as they progress through the SMC Health Center Supervised Practice Rotation and collaborate with internship faculty.

Utilize practical and collaborative advisement approach in developing personalized strategies for healthy lifestyle choices and wellness.

Provide SMC students, faculty and staff with monthly, health promotion and disease prevention/intervention workshops.

Provide SMC students, faculty and staff with monthly, health promotion and disease prevention/intervention workshops.

Consult with SMC Health Care personnel for support and/or referral.

Provide student care congruent with SMC Health Care medical policies/procedures and develop policies for student nutritional care.

Precept and evaluate Dietetics Interns' learning and competence as they progress through the SMC Health Center Supervised Practice Rotation and collaborate with internship faculty.

Additional Duties:
General nutrition care of SMC students including nutrition assessment, care planning, monitoring, education and counseling to support:
Eating/Nutrition Questions (not Disordered Eating)
Eating for Wellness
Nutrition for Fitness and Sport
Obtaining/Maintaining Healthy Body Weight
Vegetarianism/Veganis
Gluten-Free Eating

Demonstrated experience identifying and treating Eating Disorders (Minimum two years experience preferred)

Demonstrated cultural competence and sensitivity to work with a diverse student population.

Demonstrated skills in confidentiality and sound decision making.

Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail.

Demonstrated ability to function independently while operating effectively within a team environment.
Demonstrated excellent oral and written skills.

Demonstrated ability to communicate and work comfortably and professionally with students, colleagues, faculty, staff and campus constituents.

Demonstrated general computer skills. Proficiency with MS Office Suite, Internet, and willingness to learn other programs as needed.

Commitment to the mission of SMC Health Center and Santa Monica College.

Ability to create student resources/handouts.

Experience "precepting" and evaluating Dietetics Interns

Verifiable, current RDN Registration status with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Minimum Qualifications:
Master's in Nutrition, dietetics, or dietetics and food administration OR Bachelors in any of the above AND Master's in chemistry, public health, or family and consumer studies/home economics OR the equivalent.
(Note: A Bachelor's in nutrition, dietetics, or dietetics and food administration, and certification as a registered dietitian, is an alternative qualification for this discipline, pursuant to title 5, section 53410.1).

Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated experience with one-on-one young adult nutrition counseling required (Minimum two years experience required)

Non-Diet approach and non-weight methods of assessment:

Supportive nutrition care of SMC students with medical diagnoses benefiting nutrition assessment, care planning, monitoring, education and counseling to support:
Disordered eating (coordinate treatment with Campus Psychologists)
Insulin Resistance/Metabolic Syndrome/Prediabetes
Diabetes Management
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Heart Health/Disease
Blood Pressure Health/Disease
Major Food Allergies and Intolerance
Digestive Disorders
Anemia
Renal Conditions
Pregnancy

Equity Statement:
Santa Monica College encourages candidates that are equity-minded to apply. SMC is a minority-serving, Hispanic-serving institution. We actively seek to attract candidates from minority groups that value equity, diversity, and inclusion. Equity, diversity, and inclusion are built into the culture at SMC and are an essential component of the work that we do. SMC is committed to racial and socioeconomic diversity as it is a reflection of our student population and we strive to hire candidates that share this commitment.

Fringe Benefits:
BENEFITS
Part-time employees who are members of the unit, who have been employed two previous semesters within the last six semesters, and as of Monday of the third week of the semester who have teaching assignments of five hours or more per week for the semester, or as of Monday of the fifth week of the semester are assigned the equivalent of five hours or more per week of a non- teaching assignment shall be eligible to receive Kaiser medical insurance. The District shall contribute an amount equal to the single party Kaiser Health Maintenance Plan premium not under PERS. In lieu of the Kaiser plan, eligible employees may elect a composite dental or vision plan. Employees who lose non-District-provided coverage as a result of divorce or death of a spouse shall be allowed to change their election; otherwise changes to election of Kaiser or dental or vision plans are limited to the open enrollment period.
Part-time faculty shall be entitled to sick leave at the rate of six hours for each one hundred hours of teaching service. All faculty working during summer or winter intersession shall accrue sick leave at the hourly rate.
RETIREMENT
CalSTRS (California State Teacher's Retirement System) Defined Benefits plan: a state mandated program;
or
CalPERS (California Public Retirement System only if pre-qualified).
or
CalSTRS (California State Teacher's Retirement System) Cash Balance Plan;
or
Social Security
or
ASCIP "METLIFE": (The District sponsored alternative retirement plan, only if per-qualified.)

Selection Process:
Please see "PART-TIME FACULTY EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION" link

Conditions of Employment:
Appointment subject to verification of official transcripts, current or previous employment, tuberculosis exam, and fingerprint clearance. Selected candidate must provide identification and work authorization.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Disclosure
The Santa Monica Community College District is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants for employment, as well as District employees, shall have full and equal access to employment opportunity. No person shall be subjected to unlawful discrimination in any program or activity of the District. The District's Board Policy 3120 (EEO) may be accessed at: http://www.smc.edu/ACG/
Documents/Board_Policy_Manual/BP_3000_Human_Resources.pdf

Equivalency Statement:
The Santa Monica Community College District, in its desire to select outstanding faculty members from the largest possible pool of qualified applicants, recognizes the fact that candidates may attain expertise in a discipline through a variety of means. Certain combinations of education, experience and other accomplishments in the field may be judged by the District as equal to the stated minimum qualifications for this position. Candidates who feel they possess such equivalent qualifications are encouraged to apply and provide appropriate documentation of their qualifications. For further details regarding equivalency criteria, please download the Equivalency Application Statement Form available at http://jobs.smc.edu.

Position Percentage:


Posting Date:


All applications and materials must be received by the Closing Date

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

Required Applicant Documents:
Resume
Applicable Transcript 1 - Unofficial copies of all post-secondary educational transcript are required.

Number of reference letters required:
No letters required

Optional Applicant Documents:
Curriculum Vitae
Teaching Philosophy
Letter of Reference 1
Letter of Reference 2
Letter of Reference 3
Other Document
Applicable Transcript 2 - Unofficial copies of all post-secondary educational transcript are required.
Applicable Transcript 3 - Unofficial copies of all post-secondary educational transcript are required.
Equivalency Statement Form

Special Instructions to Applicants:


Salary Range:
$61.90-$100.56

Pay Philosophy:
Starting salaries for part-time academic positions are based on educational achievement. Initial placement is within the starting salary range. Further advancements are based on longevity and educational growth.

Employment Status:
No Response


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