Assistant Professor of Nutrition – Community and Public Health Nutrition

University of North Texas System • Denton, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Kinesiology, Health Promotion and Recreation within the College of Public Affairs and Health Sciences at the University of North Texas invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Nutrition with expertise in community and public health nutrition. We seek an innovative scholar whose research advances nutrition and health at the individual, community, or population level. The successful candidate will develop an externally funded research program that addresses today's most pressing nutrition and public health challenges while preparing the next generation of nutrition professionals and researchers. This is an exciting opportunity to join an interdisciplinary, collaborative environment at one of the nation's leading public research universities, where faculty are encouraged to pursue bold ideas that create healthier communities. Furthermore, this is an opportunity to help guide the development of innovative degree programs in nutrition to prepare students to meet the rapidly evolving job market and health needs of the community.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Nutrition, Public Health Nutrition, Nutritional Sciences, Public Health, or a closely related field. ABD will be considered but candidates must hold degree at the time of appointment.
• Evidence of a strong and growing research agenda with potential for sustained external funding.
• Demonstrated record of scholarly publications.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring students.

Nice To Haves

• Postdoctoral research experience.
• Experience conducting community-engaged research.
• Demonstrated success in developing collaborative partnerships with community organizations or public health agencies.
• Experience mentoring undergraduate or graduate researchers.
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential is welcomed but not required.
• Experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba.

Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain an externally funded research program in community and public health nutrition.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in nutrition, public health nutrition, and related disciplines.
• Mentor undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students in research and professional development.
• Publish impactful research in high-quality peer-reviewed journals and present findings at national and international conferences.
• Build collaborative partnerships with community organizations, healthcare systems, government agencies, and interdisciplinary research teams.
• Contribute to curriculum development, accreditation efforts, departmental governance, and professional service.

Benefits

• Competitive and commensurate compensation with candidate's qualifications, experience, and discipline, in accordance with university guidelines and available funding.
• ORP Eligible retirement plan.

What This Job Offers

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