Instructor, Nutrition and Dietetics

Louisiana Tech University•Ruston, LA

32d•Onsite

About The Position

Thank you for your interest in employment with Louisiana Tech University. The College of Applied and Natural Sciences, School of Biological Sciences, invites applications for a faculty position in the Nutrition & Dietetics Program. This is a full-time, on-campus, non-tenure track, 9-month appointment available as either a Lecturer (Ph.D.) or an Instructor (M.S.) position in the School of Biological Sciences, Louisiana Tech University. The responsibilities of the position include serving as director of the Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD), teaching, advising, and service. Lecturer position requires an earned doctorate (PhD or DCN) in Nutrition, Dietetics, Food Science, Public Health or a closely related field and has a promotion path (Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Distinguished Lecturer), based on satisfactory performance and documented excellence in teaching. Instructor position requires an earned M.S. in Nutrition, Dietetics, or closely related field. The School of Biological Sciences is a dynamic, collegial unit with 30 faculty and approximately 600 undergraduate and 35 graduate students (M.S. and Ph.D.). Louisiana Tech University (http://www.latech.edu) is a comprehensive university located in Ruston, a small college town of 24,000 residents, in north central Louisiana. Within the School, the Nutrition & Dietetics program houses an ACEND-accredited undergraduate Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD), a Master of Science program, and a post-baccalaureate ACEND –accredited dietetic internship that works collaboratively with the Master of Science degree. More information about the Nutrition and Dietetics programs can be found at https://ans.latech.edu/human-ecology/nutrition-and-dietetics-2/. Posting Close Date: Review of applications will begin Oct 22, 2025. This position will remain open until filled. Questions: Contact Jennifer Hanson, PhD, RDN [email protected]. This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire. As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions at the Louisiana Tech University may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks. Louisiana Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA Employer and places a high priority on the creation of an environment supportive of ethnic minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities. Posting Close Date: This position will remain open until filled. Please Note: Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials. References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process. This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire. As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions at the Louisiana Tech University may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks. Louisiana Tech offers students an unparalleled educational experience in its 79 undergraduate majors, 32 master’s degree programs, and nine doctoral programs. Founded in 1894, the University has been recognized as one of America’s Top Colleges in Forbes and as the No. 1 college in the state of Louisiana for value in Kiplinger’s. The University has been ranked as a Top Tier research university in US News and World Report for 10 years, and is the only university in the state of Louisiana to be recognized in the Times Higher Education (THE) 2020 University Impact Rankings for its commitment to sustainable development. The University has a history of and commitment to creating programs that are the first in their fields, like biomedical and cyber engineering. Louisiana Tech’s partnerships with business, government and the military help create both academic programs and job development in the I-20 Cyber Corridor. Louisiana Tech is an economic driver for our region and state, and our campus is a home for new and growing enterprises. This connection to innovation impacts our academic programs and provides job opportunities for our students in fields like cybersecurity and engineering. The traditional core campus of approximately 280 acres connects with the Enterprise Campus, a home for new and growing enterprises and to the heart of Ruston. Louisiana Tech and the City of Ruston continue to work hand in hand to create a healthier and more environmentally responsible community by developing safe pedestrian paths, lighting, sustainable landscaping, bicycle paths and more. Louisiana Tech University adheres to the equal opportunity provisions of federal and civil rights laws, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status or disability. Louisiana Tech University is a SAME agency. Mortissa Harvey – Title IX Coordinator Office Location: Wyly Tower 1536 Phone: 318.257.5911 Email: [email protected]

Requirements

Master's degree from an accredited university in Nutrition, Dietetics, Food Science, Public Health or closely related field with a minimum of 18 graduate course credits in Nutrition.
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential and eligible for licensure in the state of Louisiana and membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Three years of demonstrated professional practice experience.

Nice To Haves

Clinical practice experience.
Prior teaching and/or research experience.
Demonstrated service to the profession and/or collaboration with community partners.
Experience with ACEND accreditation.