MTS Level 6 - Foods and Nutrition Accreditation Assistant - Department of Applied Human Sciences - Faculty of Science

Competition Number:
06E24
Position Type:
Staff Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Department of Applied Human Sciences
Position:
MTS Level 6 - Foods and Nutrition Accreditation Assistant
Contract:
Casual Position
Hours of Work:
Up to 10 hours per week
Salary:

$30.95 per hour (+4% vacation pay) as per CUPE 1870

Term:

As soon as possible to April 30, 2024 (Term may be reduced or extended depending on performance, available funding, and departmental requirements)          

The Department of Applied Human Sciences of the University of Prince Edward Island is seeking a Foods & Nutrition Accreditation Assistant. This individual will provide support to the Foods & Nutrition/Dietetics Accreditation team as they prepare for a national accreditation review of the Foods & Nutrition program and the Integrated Dietetic Internship program.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Validate and complete the current course/internship program mapping, by meeting with the Foods & Nutrition faculty staff one-on-one, as well as relevant faculty and staff from other related programs, to gather detailed information concerning their course (course objectives, assignments, tests/exams, teaching methods and other materials)
  • Compile all course mapping information into a common spreadsheet
  • Attend regular meetings with the Foods & Nutrition Program Director, as well as the Accreditation Team to discuss progress and findings
  • Complete additional tasks related to program accreditation

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Registered Dietitian in PEI, eligibility to be registered with the PEI College of Dietitians, or a Registered Dietitian Candidate
  • Experience working as a Registered Dietitian in Canada is considered an asset
  • Familiarity with the University of Prince Edward Island Foods and Nutrition academic and/or integrated internship program
  • Excellent oral and written communication and organizational skills
  • Proficient in using Word and Excel
Application Instructions:

Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link posted on the UPEI Human Resources website. Applications will not be accepted via email.

If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number 902-894-2895.

UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. If you require accommodation in any part of the process, please direct your inquiries, in confidence, to our HR Officer, hrofficer@upei.ca.

Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.

UPEI encourages all qualified applicants to apply for job openings; however, in keeping with the terms and provisions of the university’s various employment and collective agreements, first priority will be given to internal candidates.