Assistant Professor of Human Nutrition

The Department of Agriculture and Nutrition Science at Southern Utah University is seeking qualified applicants for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor rank to start fall semester of 2024.

Date of first consideration: 01/22/2024

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach and mentor graduate Dietetic students, overseeing their projects. Teach and advise undergraduate students majoring in Human Nutrition. Courses may include: Graduate Capstone, Food Science, Foodservice, Management in Dietetics, and Scientific Foundations of Human Nutrition, along with other possible courses.

• Primary emphasis is on teaching. However, scholarly activity, professional commitment, and service to the university and profession/community are expected and required for advancement.

• Collaborate with colleagues to evaluate and accommodate changes and improvements within the department, college, and university.

• Initiate and carry out appropriate scholarly work in Human Nutrition, including mentoring undergraduate research and graduate students.

• Participate in department and campus committees.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• PhD degree in Human Nutrition/Dietetics or closely related field from an accredited university required.

• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist preferred. The RDN credential needs to be obtained within the U.S.

• Experience teaching at the university level is preferred.

• Workload expectation 80% teaching, 20% service and scholarship.

• Ability to work as a mentor in undergraduate and graduate research.

• Ability to incorporate technology into teaching.

• Ability to incorporate experiential education into teaching.

• Demonstrated communication, interpersonal skills and a team player.

• Involvement with professional organizations. Desire and ability to maintain currency in the field.

Documents needed to apply:

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae

• Cover Letter

• Statement of Teaching Philosophy

• Contact Information for at least 3 Professional References (including name, phone, and email)

• Unofficial Transcripts (official transcripts will be required if hired)

• Teaching Evaluations (encouraged if available)

• Current RDN License (if applicable)

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