Job Posted 8-5-2010

Full-Time or Part-Time Registered Dietitian

Golden Living Centers - Full-Time or Part-Time Registered Dietitian Northeastern Mississippi - Europa, Ripley, Tupelo

In this exciting opportunity, the Registered Dietitian will provide guidance and assist in problem solving related to dietary services management, quality nutritional care of the residents in three skilled facilities in Northern Mississippi.  We would consider full-time or part-time applicants.

Responsibilities include assisting facilities in providing quality and cost effective food service and medical nutrition therapy.  Knowledge of CQI, RAI process, and state and federal regulations are essential.  At least 3 years experience in long term care strongly preferred.  The Registered Dietitian will work collaboratively with the Food Service Manager in meeting the nutritional needs of the residents by assisting in assessing nutritional needs and monitoring of preparation, service, delivery, and storage of food.

Must be a team player that works well with other interdisciplinary team members.  Responsibilities include ensuring facility compliance with Federal and State Regulations, and evaluation of the provision of quality, cost-effective food service in compliance with established standards, regulations and procedures.

Visit our website to learn more about the company, and the quality services provided to our nation's ever-growing senior population for over forty years.

www.goldenlivingcenters.com

If you are interested in this wonderful career opportunity, please email your resume to jobs@goldenliving.com and reference Job # 196085 in subject line.  Please call to ensure receipt (877) 330-3540 and speak with Marcia Hartmann.

Job Posted July 12, 2010

Full-Time Instructor, Mississippi State University

The Department of Food Science, Nutrition, and Health Promotions at Mississippi State University is seeking a qualified candidate to fill a full-time, 12 month, non-tenure track Instructor position in nutrition and/or food systems beginning December 1, 2010.  Duties and responsibilities of the position include:                                                       
                 1)  Teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
                 2)  Advise and recruit undergraduate students.
                 3)  Assist with Dietetic programs.
                 4)  Participate in committee work, professional organizations, and
                      university service.
                     
Applicants must have earned M.S. from an accredited university in nutrition, food service systems, or a closely-related area and be a Registered Dietitian or RD eligible.  Applicants must have demonstrated people skills, experience in nutrition, food service systems, and in education, and must be competent in using various methods of technology transfer.  Previous teaching and career experience is expected.  A PhD in nutrition, food systems or closely related area is preferred.  Interested candidates should submit application materials and a Personal Data Information Form online via the MSU Online Employment System by October 1, 2010.  These items include:  (1)
a letter on interest with statement of teaching philosophy, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) official transcripts of all college and university work, and (4) three letters of recommendation.  All items not submitted online should be sent to:

Dr. Benjy Mikel, Nutrition & Food Systems Instructor Search Committee Chairperson
Department of Food Science, Nutrition and  Health Promotion
Mississippi State University
Box 9805
Mississippi State, MS  39762

Telephone:  (662) 325-3200           Fax:  (662) 325-8728
E-mail:  wmikel@fsnhp.msstate.edu

Review of applications will begin October 1 and continue until the position is filled.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Mississippi State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.