Instructor/Assistant Professor, Nutrition and Dietetics

Murray State University • Murray, KY

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About The Position

Murray State University is seeking an Instructor/Assistant Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics. The successful candidate will teach in the ACEND-accredited undergraduate and graduate Nutrition and Dietetics programs, demonstrating a strong commitment to student learning, mentorship, and professional excellence. Primary responsibilities include teaching and developing courses in foundational nutrition, community nutrition, and foodservice management. The candidate will design and deliver engaging course content, assess student learning outcomes, and provide hands-on supervision in the student-run meal production lab. Oversight of the industrial kitchen and food science laboratory is required to ensure proper care, safety, and compliance with sanitation and operational standards. Additional duties include contributing to curriculum and program development; maintaining professional credentials; and participating in departmental, university, and community engagement initiatives. The successful candidate will provide academic and career advising, mentor students through program completion, and assist with responsibilities of the ACEND-accredited DPD and DI programs. Candidates holding a terminal degree will be expected to develop an independent and collaborative research and scholarly activity plan.

Requirements

• A minimum of a Master's degree in nutrition, dietetics, or a related field.
• Credentialed as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist/Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• State licensure (LD) via the Kentucky Board of Licensure by appointment date or within six months of hire date.

Nice To Haves

• Holding a terminal degree for tenure-track position.
• Experience in higher education organization and administration.
• Ability to work effectively in a diverse, dynamic, and team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Teach and develop courses in foundational nutrition, community nutrition, and foodservice management.
• Design and deliver engaging course content.
• Assess student learning outcomes.
• Provide hands-on supervision in the student-run meal production lab.
• Oversee the industrial kitchen and food science laboratory.
• Contribute to curriculum and program development.
• Maintain professional credentials.
• Participate in departmental, university, and community engagement initiatives.
• Provide academic and career advising.
• Mentor students through program completion.
• Assist with responsibilities of the ACEND-accredited DPD and DI programs.
• Develop an independent and collaborative research and scholarly activity plan (for terminal degree holders).

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement
• Tuition waivers
• Generous paid holidays
• Vacation
• Sick leave
• Paid parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree