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Clinical Assistant Professor - Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition

University of Illinois Chicago
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Aug 20, 2025


Clinical Assistant Professor - Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition

Clinical Assistant Professor - Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition

Hiring Department: Kinesiology and Nutrition

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1036375

Posting Close Date: September 2, 2025

Salary: The budgeted salary range for the position is $85,000.00 to $115,000.00. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

The University of Illinois Chicago offers a very competitive benefits portfolio. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.

Position Summary
This position will serve as teacher and mentor for UIC dietetic interns in their clinical rotations. The RDN will work with small groups of UIC interns for approximately 4 weeks to educate them on introduction to the hospital setting, electronic medical records, note writing, and other foundational tasks. In addition, the RDN will teach at least one of the UIC clinical courses and will oversee the curriculum for all clinical nutrition courses in the program. The RDN will also assist with clinical site placements.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Train and mentor UIC dietetic interns in clinical rotations. Facilitate interns in developing nutritional care plans recognizing the needs and behaviors of various age groups, i.e., specific dietary interventions related to medical diagnoses, nutrition education appropriate for various cultural eating habits, activity levels and learning abilities. Provide support for interns needing additional assistance in clinical rotations.
  • Evaluate each intern's progress and provide timely formative and summative feedback to the intern.
  • Assist the interns in setting appropriate goals and a schedule for completion of competencies during the rotation.
  • Maintain medical documentation and reports as appropriate.
  • Attend and participate in multidisciplinary patient care conferences and collaborate with medical professionals regarding individual plans for care.
  • Attend professional meetings/conferences relevant to nutrition. Implement/Develop policy and procedures for nutritional protocols as needed.
  • Oversee the curriculum for clinical nutrition courses in UIC Nutrition Science program
  • Maintain CDR certification and IL licensure through appropriate professional development
  • Teach at least one clinical nutrition course
  • Assist with intern placements into clinical sites
  • Maintain site relationships for clinical sites
  • Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.


  • Minimum Qualifications
    Registered Dietitian with Doctorate in Clinical Nutrition. Has Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Nutrition Focused Physical Exam Training or equivalent

    At least twenty years of clinical nutrition experience and ten years of serving as a preceptor. At least fifteen years of teaching experience in higher education.

    The candidate must provide evidence of initiative, maturity, and professionalism, attention to detail, excellent organizational ability, time management and interpersonal skills, which include high-quality oral and written communication skills.

    Preferred Qualifications
    Familiarity with Epic electronic medical record system is preferred.

    The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

    The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation

    To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/16722?c=uic

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