Department Chair - Clinical and Preventive Nutrition Sciences
Company: Rutgers University
Location: Newark
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Posting Summary Rutgers University School of Health Professions
( SHP ) is seeking a Chair for the Department of Clinical and
Preventive Nutrition Sciences ( DCPNS ). SHP is the largest school
of health professions in the nation with over 25 academic programs
ranging from certificate to doctorate across the health care
landscape. Reporting to the Dean of the School of Health
Professions ( SHP ), The Department of Clinical and Preventive
Nutrition Sciences ( DCPNS ) Chair is responsible for education,
research, and administrative leadership of the department,
inclusive of the Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition-for
Aspiring Dietitians and the Doctor of Clinical Nutrition Programs.
Primary Responsibilities Provides leadership and administration of
the department, including budgeting, oversight of expenditures,
personnel, facilities planning, resource allocation, academic and
program planning, and policy implementation. Oversees the operation
of departmental academic programs, including the maintenance of
applicable accreditations. Reviews the budget, program, and
departmental plans, and ensures ongoing communication with the
members of the department. Provides supervision of program
directors, faculty, and staff, including workload assignments, and
conducts the annual evaluations. Makes recommendations regarding
appointments, reappointments, promotions, leaves, dismissals, and
acceptance of resignations of faculty and staff in accordance with
the policies and procedures of the University and School. Offers
mentorship and support for faculty professional development,
research, and scholarly productivity, including establishing annual
goals and objectives for individual faculty members. Develops
department strategic and operational plans. Conducts an annual
review of the department’s educational, research/scholarship, and
service activities, and submits an annual report of accomplishments
to the Dean. In conjunction with the Vice Chair of Research,
oversees faculty and student research to ensure compliance with
applicable regulations, policies, and procedures regarding
research. Participates in graduate student research advisement.
Participates in departmental student disciplinary actions in
accordance with university and school policies. Fosters
collaborations within the School, Rutgers Health, the University,
and national and international partners. Engages in research, grant
writing, publications, presentations, and other scholarly
activities on a national and international level. Oversees all
clinical operations within the department. Participates in graduate
course development, teaching, and interprofessional education.
Teaches academic courses at a level of workload consistent with (or
takes into account) all other duties. Develops strategies for
Departmental publicity, websites, articles, and promotional
materials. Serves on university, school, and department committees
as needed. Participates and provides leadership on professional
committees, professional organizations or editorial boards, on a
national and/or international level. Makes recommendations to the
Dean regarding related course and program offerings and all other
issues of concern to the department. Oversees scheduling of
classes, sequencing of courses, and scheduling of faculty, adjunct
faculty, and staff. Oversees and approves payment of adjunct
faculty and work study students. Represents department and is a
liaison to other departments, schools, and bodies. Performs other
duties assigned by the Dean.
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