University of Utah Health Promotion and Education Department

Bear River Health Department Preventative Coordinator Position Up.

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Upcoming CHES® and MCHES® exam deadline of August 31st. This will be the last opportunity to sit for the exam in 2019.

Students can register for the exam here: www.nchec.org/ches

Questions about eligibility: email [email protected]

Registration for the April 2020 exam window will open November 1, 2019.

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JOB ALERT!!

Type: Benefitted Faculty – Career Line: Assistant Professor (Clinical)
Full Time or Part Time: Full Time
Type of Recruitment: External Posting
Pay Rate Range: $55,000-$65,000
Job Summary: The University of Utah Center for Community Nutrition’s Assistant Professor (Clinical) is responsible for diabetes prevention programs reaching secondary school students. The Assistant Professor (Clinical) is a vital member of the Driving out Diabetes Initiative. The individual in this position will develop curriculum and marketing materials, develop training materials for secondary teachers and will provide instruction in 10th grade health classes. The Assistant Professor (Clinical) coordinates evaluation and research methods as part of the initiative’s commitment to tracking education and health outcomes. The incumbent reports to the Executive Director of the University of Utah Center for Community Nutrition, which is located in the Department of Nutrition and Integrative Physiology.
Responsibilities:
- Create or update teaching curriculum for diabetes prevention programs
- Deliver six nutrition and physical activity lessons to high school students
- Develop a training program to prepare secondary health teachers to deliver Team Thrive, a diabetes prevention program for tenth grade students
- Create a respectful, safe secondary school classroom environment and manage student behavior
- Collect health related data before and after Team Thrive, and as part of teacher training programs
- Assist with analysis of data collected before and after Team Thrive, and as part of teacher training programs
- Serve as a member of the University of Utah Center for Community Nutrition team
- Attend department and college functions, such as College of Health beginning and end of year meetings and graduation ceremonies
- Other duties and assignments, as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Health Education, Kinesiology, Nutrition or related area
- Experience teaching lifestyle concepts and influencing health behaviors
- Willing to travel within the state of Utah
- Experience with diverse populations and demonstrated cultural competency
- Self-directed, highly organized, and punctual
Preferences:
- Additional experience
- Two years or more of teaching experience in the community or in schools
Special Instructions:
Please submit:
- Cover letter
- CV or resume
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy
- List of 3 references

Type: Benefitted Faculty – Career Line: Assistant Professor (Clinical)
Full Time or Part Time: Full Time
Type of Recruitment: External Posting
Pay Rate Range: $45,000-$55,000
Job Summary: The University of Utah Center for Community Nutrition’s Associate Instructor works with faculty members to deliver diabetes prevention programs reaching secondary school students. The Associate Instructor is a vital member of the Driving out Diabetes Initiative. The individual in this position will assist with the development of curriculum, marketing materials, and training materials for secondary teachers and will provide instruction in 10th grade health classes. The incumbent helps with other programs for families and children, as needed.The Associate Instructor assists with evaluation and research methods as part of the initiative’s commitment to tracking education and health outcomes. The incumbent reports to the Executive Director of the University of Utah Center for Community Nutrition, which is located in the Department of Nutrition and Integrative Physiology.
Responsibilities:
- Create or update teaching curriculum for diabetes prevention programs
- Deliver six nutrition and physical activity lessons to high school students
- Deliver a training program to prepare secondary health teachers to deliver Team Thrive, a diabetes prevention program for tenth grade students
- Create a respectful, safe secondary school classroom environment and manage student behavior
- Collect health related data before and after Team Thrive, and as part of teacher training programs
- Assist with analysis of data collected before and after Team Thrive, and as part of teacher training programs
- Serve as a member of the University of Utah Center for Community Nutrition team
- Attend department and college functions, such as College of Health beginning and end of year meetings and graduation ceremonies
- Other duties and assignments, as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Health Education, Kinesiology, Nutrition or related area
- Experience teaching lifestyle concepts and influencing health behaviors
- Willing to travel within the state of Utah
- Experience with diverse populations and demonstrated cultural competency
- Self-directed, highly organized, and punctual
Preferences:
- Additional experience teaching health concepts to youth
- Two years or more of teaching experience in the community or in schools
- Master’s degree
Special Instructions:
Please submit:
- Cover letter
- CV or resume
- List of 3 references

The Utah Department of Health's Cancer Genomics program is hosting a public health event for those effected by BRCA1/2. We are in need of volunteers to help around the venue from set-up at 9:00am through clean up ending at 3:00pm, in 1-hour increments. We especially need volunteers for the afternoon time slots.

Volunteer Sign-up Link:

BRCA Event Volunteers Sign-up The Utah Department of Health's Cancer Genomics Program is hosting an event for those who have been identified as being at high-risk for breast and ovarian cancer, specifically those with a BRCA mutation and their family and friends. The event is Saturday, March 23 at Jordan High School (in Sandy, U...

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