Assistant/Associate Professor, Nutrition Science
About The Position
The Food Science and Nutrition Department in the College of Agriculture, Food, and Environmental Sciences at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA, is seeking a full-time, academic year, tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of Nutrition Science starting approximately August 12, 2027. Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Candidates must have a strong interest in and commitment to teaching and working with students of diverse cultural backgrounds. Their primary teaching contribution will be in Nutrition courses for Nutrition majors, with the focus on nutrient metabolism at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Candidates are expected to demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching, effective communication, and interpersonal skills. In addition, candidates should be able to provide opportunities for Learn by Doing experiences and undergraduate research. The incumbent will be expected to actively contribute to the Master of Science in Nutrition program through supervising graduate students, participating in team-teaching assignments, and instructing graduate-level courses offered in both in-person and online modalities. Candidates will be considered in the context of their interest and potential to contribute to the Food Science and Nutrition Department. The incumbent will be expected to conduct research related to human nutrition. They will be expected to develop a successful research program, obtain external funding, publish in peer-reviewed scientific journals, present research at conferences, and supervise/mentor undergraduate and graduate students. The University and the San Luis Obispo region offer many opportunities for research, including potential collaborations with Cal Poly researchers, the Cal Poly Center for Health Research, local healthcare organizations, and other entities. Cal Poly's focus is on undergraduate teaching with an expectation of engaging in research and scholarly activities and service. The incumbent will be expected to contribute to department, college, and university service activities. They will also participate in service to the undergraduate and graduate programs, e.g., curriculum planning, development, and assessment, and active involvement in the MS Nutrition Graduate Group. Expectations also include service to professional organizations. The ability to be a collaborative team player and to interact well with peers, students, industries, government agencies, and the public is essential.
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 communication 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.
- Demonstrated ability to collaboratively work in multidisciplinary settings.
- Experience working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive environment.
- Interact well with peers, students, industry partners, and the general public.
- Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language is required.
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.
Responsibilities
- Teach Nutrition courses for Nutrition majors, focusing on nutrient metabolism at undergraduate and graduate levels.
- Provide opportunities for Learn by Doing experiences and undergraduate research.
- Supervise graduate students in the Master of Science in Nutrition program.
- Participate in team-teaching assignments and instruct graduate-level courses (in-person and online).
- Conduct research related to human nutrition.
- Develop a successful research program.
- Obtain external funding for research.
- Publish research in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
- Present research at conferences.
- Supervise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students in research.
- Contribute to department, college, and university service activities.
- Participate in service to undergraduate and graduate programs (e.g., curriculum planning, development, assessment).
- Actively participate in the MS Nutrition Graduate Group.
- Provide service to professional organizations.
- Collaborate effectively with peers, students, industries, government agencies, and the public.
Benefits
- Rank and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
- Academic year, tenure-track position.
- Opportunities for collaboration with Cal Poly researchers, the Cal Poly Center for Health Research, local healthcare organizations, and other entities.
- Potential eligibility to teach in a third semester for additional compensation under Year-Round Operations (YRO).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
