Assistant Professor - Human Nutrition

Utah State University•Logan, UT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Utah State University’s Department of Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Sciences invites applications for a nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in public health nutrition. The appointment is based at the university’s main campus in Logan, Utah, and is allocated 65% teaching, 30% research, and 5% service. The anticipated start date is August 1, 2027. The successful candidate will advance nutrition research and education to improve population health and well-being. Areas of interest include food security, community nutrition, health and wellness, nutritional epidemiology, nutrition and chronic disease prevention and management, and clinical nutrition. Community-engaged, interdisciplinary, and applied approaches to nutrition-related health challenges are welcome; work addressing the needs of Utah communities and populations is of special interest. Teaching will include undergraduate and graduate courses that contribute to public health nutrition and dietetics programs, delivered in person, online, or in blended formats. The position also involves student advising and mentoring. The candidate will develop an independent, externally funded research program that provides student research opportunities and complements or expands existing departmental research areas. Service includes faculty duties within the department, college, and institute, as well as professional involvement in the community or professional organizations. Application review begins February 1, 2027. The position remains open until filled, with applications by that date encouraged for full consideration.

Requirements

Earned doctorate in nutrition, dietetics, public health, or a closely related field by the time of appointment.
Evidence of commitment to teaching, advising, and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.

Nice To Haves

Master of Public Health (MPH) and/or Registered Dietitian (RD) credential.
Publication record consistent with career stage.
Prior collegiate teaching and mentoring experience.
Experience with or interest in learning virtual and online course delivery.
Ability to contribute to a learning community with members from a range of backgrounds and experiences and foster a sense of belonging for all students.
Experience conducting observational, applied, or clinical public health nutrition research.
Evidence of successful collaboration with scientists and practitioners across disciplines.
Interest in community-engaged research or outreach that complements USU’s Land Grant mission.

Responsibilities

Teach courses contributing to the department’s public health nutrition and dietetics curriculum at undergraduate and graduate levels, in person, online, or in blended formats. Possible courses include Hunger Issues and Solutions, Social Determinants of Health, and Education and Counseling in Dietetics.
Develop an independent, externally funded research program that provides research opportunities for students and complements or expands departmental research areas.
Advise and mentor students and support their success through experiential learning, including research and community engagement outside assigned courses.
Participate in faculty service duties in the department, college, and institute, and engage professionally in the community or through professional organizations.
Contribute to student learning and prepare graduates to apply scientific evidence to nutrition-related challenges in clinical, community, and public health settings.