Full Time Faculty Position, Dietetics
This position is no longer open.
School of Arts and Sciences
Department of Natural Sciences / Nutrition Program
Campus: Beirut and Byblos
Vacancy date: Spring 2020
Deadline for applying: October 18, 2019
Position Summary
The Department of Natural Sciences in the School of Arts and Sciences at the Lebanese American University invites applicants for a full-time position at the rank of Instructor in the field of Dietetics. Candidates must hold an M.S. in Nutrition, Dietetics or a related field. In addition to demonstrated excellence in teaching and research, experience as a dietetic preceptor and licensed dietitian status (preferably from the USA or Canada) are also prerequisites. The successful candidate will act as Dietetics Internship Coordinator based at LAUMC-RH and is expected to conduct regular site visits to affiliated hospitals and internship sites. Moreover, the candidate will monitor the students’ placement and performance in different hospitals and internship sites, ensure that the internship meets the competencies and standards, as defined by ACEND and is expected to teach a variety of courses in the field of dietetics.
The Department:
The Department of Natural Sciences consists of 29 full-time faculty and a number of part-time faculty. The Department of is dedicated to excellence in teaching and research, and is committed to student-centerdness and to serving the community.
The University:
The Lebanese American University is an Equal Opportunity Employer operating in Lebanon under a charter from the Regents of the State University of New York. Information about the University can be found at http://www.lau.edu.lb.
Standard Application requirements:
Prospective candidates should apply electronically by sending a letter of interest including a statement of teaching and research interests, an updated CV, and unofficial transcripts by email to: provost.office@lau.edu.lb. The CV should include the names, emails and phone numbers of three references. The university reserves the right to contact additional references with notice given to the candidates at an appropriate time in the process. Candidates must refer to position no. AS-20-15.