Dietitian Health Educator - PT (Contract)

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It's located in one of the world's safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County's second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.

The Department of Population Health and Disease Prevention is one of four departments within the newly named Joe C Wen School of Population & Public Health. The mission of the Department is to integrate perspectives and methods from multiple disciplines to study the social, behavioral, and biological drivers of well-being across populations, including the impacts of infectious and noncommunicable diseases.

The Health Educator will develop comprehensive educational modules on plant-based dietary patterns specifically tailored for perinatal care. This fixed-term contract position requires an individual who can work independently to create evidence-based curriculum materials, practical case studies, and clinical scenarios for obstretician gynecologists training while designing effective communication tools for patient counseling on plant-based nutrition during pregnancy and postpartum periods. The successful candidate will conduct literature reviews to ensure materials reflect current scientific knowledge, collaborate with the research team to develop an online digital learning platform, and contribute to scholarly publications. Working under the direction of Dr. Matthew Landry, this role demands proactive management of project workflow to meet established weekly and monthly deliverables while maintaining regular progress updates with relevant stakeholders. This 6-month contract position offers flexibility and is part-time.

Required:

• In-depth knowledge of nutrition, particularly plant-based dietary patterns
• Strong understanding of perinatal nutrition and maternal health
• Skills associated with both the development and delivery of health education programs and services.
• Working knowledge of the design and delivery of related programs.
• Skills in conducting comprehensive literature reviews of scientific information
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail
• Proven track record of successful independent/self-directed project completion
• Self-motivation and discipline to maintain productivity and meet deadlines
• Bachelor's degree in nutrition, health education, public health or related field
• * Current Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential
• 1-3 years working with perinatal populations

Preferred:

• Proficiency in curriculum development and instructional design principles
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and healthcare professional education
• Experience with digital learning platform design
• Understanding of behavioral change theories related to dietary choices
• Familiarity with clinical practice guidelines in obstetrics
• Masters degree in nutrition, health education, public health or related field

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.