Assistant/Associate Professor, Global Nutrition

California State University System•San Luis Obispo, CA

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About The Position

Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. Cal Poly complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California's Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU's Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices. Cal Poly is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, and is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At Cal Poly, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all. The Food Science and Nutrition Department's strategic vision is to prepare the food science, nutrition and dietetics professionals of tomorrow via experiential learning and leadership experience. Graduates will have the critical thinking, foundational knowledge, and technical skills to solve the challenges related to the health of the community and sustainable and safe food systems. The department has 12 full-time faculty, 3 full-time lecturers, many part-time faculty, support staff, and approximately 600 students in two majors. The department hosts a dynamic and innovative Nutrition program that encourages national as well as international perspectives on teaching and research. The Nutrition curriculum includes two concentration options: (1) Dietetics and (2) Nutrition and Pre-Health Sciences. The Dietetics concentration is accredited by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The department also offers multiple nutrition graduate degree options including a traditional MS in Nutrition, a combined MS in Nutrition and Dietetic Internship, and a blended BS/MS in Nutrition. The FSN department has 6 new laboratories in the Boswell Ag Tech Center, a centerpiece of Cal Poly's new $125 million William and Linda Frost Center for Research and Innovation building, which will enable research and discovery to train tomorrow's leaders in agriculture and food innovation (https://cafesbuilds.calpoly.edu/boswell-ag-tech-center/).

Requirements

Earned a doctorate (PhD, DrPH, DSc, DCN, etc.) in Human Nutrition or closely related field. Candidates nearing completion of the doctorate (ABD) may be considered but must provide proof that the doctorate was awarded prior to the start of the appointment.
Excellent written and oral communications skills and strong interest in undergraduate and graduate teaching.
Demonstrate, or show potential for, an ability to secure external funding and publish research.
Demonstrate, or show potential for, excellence in teaching, effective communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to be a productive team player.
Demonstrated experience and commitment to student-centered learning and teaching, as well as demonstrate ability to collaboratively work in multidisciplinary settings.
Interact well with peers, students, industry partners, and the general public.
Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language is required.
Experience working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive environment.

Nice To Haves

a record of excellence in teaching and research (commensurate with time since degree).
experience working collaboratively with industry-relevant partners toward advancing teaching and scholarship.
a productive record of teaching scholarly activity, and student-involved research that would strengthen current department activities.
experience or education in global/international nutrition and health.

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