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Job Description Program Director, Nutrition & Dietetics Program Seton Hill University invites applications for the tenure track position of Program Director/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 Program Director reports to the College Dean. The program offers Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees, including the ACEND accredited MS in Nutrition & Dietetics.
Responsibilities: - Administrative
- Provide direct oversight for all academic and administrative matters.
- Lead the faculty in strategic planning and monitor the process to further the program's mission in teaching, research, service, and patient care.
- Supervise the process of maintaining ACEND program accreditation.
- Promotes the program and enhancing its visibility, assisting with recruiting and retaining students, and managing the day-to-day logistics of the program.
- 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
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: - A MS in Nutrition & Dietetics, or related field, is required
- Registered Dietitian, licensed to practice in Pennsylvania
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: - Doctoral degree, such as PhD in Nutrition or Doctor of Clinical Nutrition, or related field
- Familiarity with ACEND accreditation standards
- Prior leadership experience
Application: 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 hkober@setonhill.edu . All finalists will be required to submit a written response to the Seton Hill Mission Statement.
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.
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 84
- Job Category Faculty
- Posting Date 01/13/2026, 08:31 PM
- Degree Level Master's Degree
- Job Schedule Full time
- Locations 1 Seton Hill Drive, Greensburg, PA, 15601, US
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