Assistant Professor

University of Wisconsin Stout • Menomonie, WI

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About The Position

The Department of Kinesiology, Health, Food and Nutritional Sciences (KHFNS) at the University of Wisconsin-Stout invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Dietetics. This is a 9 - month tenure track position commencing in August , 2026 . We are s eeking a team member who has interest in advancing student learning in the area of nutrition and dietetics and in alignment with UW-Stout’s polytechnic tenets of applied learning and research, business and industry partnerships, and career focused education.

Requirements

• An earned doctora l degree in human nutrition or related field from an accredited degree-granting institution and registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) status by start date
• Demonstrated teaching experience related to nutrition and dietetics
• Commitment to fostering an applied, hands-on learning environment
• Willingness to lead an Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) accredited program
• Commitment to student success and cultivating an inclusive, student-first campus

Nice To Haves

• Professional experience in clinical/medical nutrition therapy practice , post - credentialing
• Experience with p rogram and curriculum development , assessment , and revision
• Ability to develop and maintain a research agenda that actively engages students
• Demonstrated potential and interest in creating multi-disciplinary collaborations with diverse stakeholders
• Active membership in the Academy of Nutrition of Dietetics

Responsibilities

• Advance student learning in Dietetics in alignment with UW-Stout’s polytechnic tenets of applied learning and research, business and industry partnerships, and career-focused education.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses. Courses may include, but are not limited to: clinical nutrition, general nutrition, nutrition and metabolism, and nutritional assessment.
• Provide student academic advisement and conduct assessment of student learning. This includes contributing to academic program assessment and continuous improvement processes, in collaboration with faculty and staff.
• Collaborate with faculty to develop and revise curriculum to align with program and university goals.
• Engage in scholarly activities such as mentoring students in the research process, grantsmanship, and dissemination.
• Work with dietetics faculty to maintain program accreditation and ensure compliance with ACEND standards.
• Schedule, maintain office hours and/or online availability for students, in alignment with department expectations.
• Provide service to the department, college, university, profession, and community
• Work with the Disability Services office ( http://www.uwstout.edu/disability ) to foster an inclusive learning environment when students disclose the need for learning accommodations.
• Perform other duties as designated by the Department Chair.

Benefits

• The Universities of Wisconsin provides an excellent benefits package including participation in the Wisconsin State retirement plan, demonstrating our commitment to the diverse needs of our employees.
• Employee Benefits: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/
• To calculate the estimated value of your total compensation, use the Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator | Employee Benefits (wisconsin.edu)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees