Registered Dietitian

Position Description :

Every great life-changing discovery begins the same way-with new knowledge. It can change everything, from a single life to the future of entire communities. That's why academic medicine, and the continuous pursuit of knowledge, is at the center of everything we do at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW).

MCW's Center for Disease Prevention Research (CDPR) is seeking a Registered Dietitian with culinary teaching experience and an interest in lifestyle medicine, disease prevention, and community engagement. This part-time role will support the launch of a new medical school elective course in nutrition and culinary medicine through CDPR's pop-up teaching kitchen at ThriveOn King in Milwaukee, WI. The primary responsibility will be to prepare for and deliver interactive cooking classes using a licensed culinary medicine curriculum for medical students.

Participation in this role will also include covered training toward the Certified Culinary Medicine Specialist (CCMS) credential through the American College of Culinary Medicine . This unique opportunity allows participants to both teach and learn, strengthening their skills as educators and practitioners of culinary medicine.

This position is ideal for a Registered Dietitian seeking a flexible, high-impact teaching opportunity to complement other professional work. This role is initially expected to require 1-2 late afternoon or evening sessions per week during a 4- 6 week course period, plus preparation time. A mandatory hands-on training on the licensed curriculum (likely over a weekend prior to the course launch) will be required. This position may be staffed by one or more part-time professionals, with the possibility of designating a primary lead instructor and a casual / backup instructor to ensure coverage and program continuity.

While future course renewals and additional teaching opportunities are not guaranteed, the program's intent is to expand to other learners and community audiences. Duties may broaden over time to include delivery of additional courses, community engagement, and support for program development and communications.

Primary Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead for operations of the teaching kitchen, including inventory and supply management, food preparation and storage, and oversight of food safety practices.
• Manage scheduling and resource allocation for the teaching kitchen, coordinating with ThriveOn King, Kinship Cafe, MCW departments, and other community partners to confirm space and material needs.
• Independently purchase food and supplies in accordance with program budget and institutional policies, submitting reimbursement or purchasing requests as appropriate .
• Prepare the teaching kitchen environment for each session, including ingredient prep, setup of cooking stations, equipment readiness, and post-class cleanup and storage.
• Deliver licensed culinary medicine curriculum with fidelity, while enhancing learner engagement through professional nutrition expertise and practical cooking insights.
• Facilitate interactive cooking demonstrations and participant engagement, ensuring a welcoming, hands-on learning environment for medical students and, as the program expands, for other learners and community participants.
• Collect student and participant feedback to inform evaluation of program effectiveness.
• Participate in required curriculum training and CCMS certification coursework prior to course delivery.
• Attend CDPR team meetings as needed and collaborate with CDPR leadership and medical school faculty to align teaching activities with course objectives .
• Support innovation and continuous program improvement through incorporation of best practices and an openness to lifelong learning.
• Assist in marketing, outreach, and program communications as needed.
• Demonstrate a personal interest in lifestyle medicine, chronic disease prevention, and openness to incorporating plant-forward dietary approaches, consistent with CDPR's mission.

Preferred Schedule : Part-time role

Position Requirements :

Knowledge - Skills - Abilities

Minimum Qualifications :

Appropriate experience may be substituted on equivalent basi s.

Preferred Qualifications :

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