Assistant Professor in Dietetics and Nutrition

California State University • San Jose, CA

4d • $93,000 - $99,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Nutrition, Food Science, and Packaging at San José State University is seeking an Assistant Professor in Dietetics and Nutrition to begin in August 2027. The ideal candidate will be a teacher-scholar whose work applies emerging technologies to nutrition, dietetics, and health. This includes areas such as digital health, artificial intelligence, nutrition informatics, health data science, computational nutrition, mobile and wearable technologies, and technology-supported nutrition care or education. The role welcomes research spanning clinical, community, public health, foodservice, behavioral, population, and educational contexts. The department is a dynamic, interdisciplinary academic community focused on preparing students for leadership in nutrition, dietetics, food science, food management, and packaging through high-quality teaching, applied research, experiential learning, and industry engagement. The department offers various undergraduate and graduate programs, including an ACEND-accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics and a Dietetic Internship. Faculty will have opportunities to contribute to innovative education, mentor diverse students, develop research programs, collaborate with Silicon Valley partners, and shape program growth. San José State University is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI) committed to advancing equity and creating inclusive learning environments.

Requirements

• An earned Doctoral degree in Nutrition or a closely related field is required for appointment.
• Current Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential or evidence to be credentialed by August 17, 2027.
• Evidence of or potential for university-level teaching effectiveness in dietetics, nutrition or closely related areas.
• Record of scholarly publications or strong potential for a productive scholarly agenda.
• Applicants should demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a socially and economically diverse student population as might have been gained in cross-cultural study, training, teaching, and other comparable experience.

Nice To Haves

• Expertise or an emerging research program in health technology, artificial intelligence, digital health, nutrition informatics, health data science, computational nutrition, or related applications to nutrition and dietetics, particularly work that advances ethical, equitable, and evidence-based uses of technology.
• Professional work experience related to dietetics and nutrition in areas such as clinical nutrition, foodservice, or nutrition education.
• An active, well-articulated research agenda with potential to secure external funding and develop interdisciplinary collaborations.
• Demonstrated ability or potential to mentor undergraduate and graduate students in academic, research, and professional development settings.
• Commitment to reflective and inclusive teaching practices, including adapting in-person and online instruction to engage and support historically underserved students.

Responsibilities

• Design and teach introductory and advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in nutrition and dietetics, which may include Lifecycle Nutrition, Nutrition Metabolism, Medical Nutrition Therapy, Research Methods, Biostatistics, and courses aligned with the candidate’s area of expertise; contribute, as appropriate, to integration of emerging technologies into nutrition and dietetics curricula.
• Develop and maintain an active scholarly agenda, including pursuing external grant funding, disseminating scholarship through publications and professional presentations, and engaging in interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Participate in curriculum planning, development, assessment, and revision to meet program needs and support the success of a diverse student population.
• Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students in academic, professional, and research development including research design, data analysis, academic writing, grant applications, and scholarly dissemination.
• Collaborate with nutrition and dietetics professionals and community partners to support field experiences, graduate student projects, and curriculum development.
• Participate in professional organizations related to nutrition/dietetics and related fields.
• Participate in shared governance, usually in department, college, and university committees and other service assignments.
• Organize all classes within the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS).
• Demonstrate awareness and experience in understanding the needs of a student population of great diversity – in age, abilities, cultural background, ethnicity, religion, economic background, primary language, sexual orientation, gender identity, and academic preparation – through inclusive course materials, teaching strategies, and advisement.

Benefits

• Commensurate with qualifications, experience, and rank as established by the CSU Salary Schedule
• Anticipated hiring academic year annual salary range: $93,000-$99,000.
• Faculty employee benefits are very competitive for the higher education sector. See the CSU Employee Benefits Summary for details about the CSU’s excellent benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree