Special Purpose or Tenure Track Faculty - Nutrition and Dietetics

Radford University • Radford, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Radford University invites applications for a full time faculty position in Foods and Nutrition. The position may be appointed as Special Purpose Faculty or Tenure Track Faculty, depending on the candidate’s qualifications and experience. The faculty member will teach across the Foods and Nutrition curriculum and the ACEND accredited DPD program commencing August 2027. Radford University offers a Bachelor of Science in Foods and Nutrition, including an ACEND accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD). The program is currently housed in the College of Education and Human Development, with plans to transition to the Waldron College of Health and Human Services by 2030.

Requirements

• Special Purpose Faculty: Education: Earned Master’s degree in Nutrition or closely related discipline.
• Special Purpose Faculty: Experience: Minimum three (3) years of professional experience post credentialing.
• Special Purpose Faculty: Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations: Interested candidates must hold the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential
• Tenure Track Faculty: Education: Earned Terminal degree (Ph.D. or nutrition-related practice doctorate)
• Tenure Track Faculty: Experience: Minimum three (3) years of professional experience post credentialing.
• Tenure Track Faculty: Experience in teaching college-level classes in traditional classroom and distance education format.
• Tenure Track Faculty: Experience with research, publications and other scholarly activity.
• Tenure Track Faculty: Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations: Interested candidates must hold the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of ACEND accreditation standards
• Experience teaching at the collegiate level
• Experience teaching an accredited DPD program

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in nutrition, dietetics, and related areas specifically in Food Service and Management, Food Science and Preparation, and Advanced Nutrition & Metabolism
• Advise and mentor students through academic and professional development
• Provide academic advising
• General responsibilities overseeing the teaching kitchen
• Provide opportunities for students such as making special contributions toward establishing clinical programs, assisting and supporting students’ scholarly work (e.g., research, creative activities, presentations, and publications)
• Engage in professional and/or scholarly activity in the field
• Obtains or maintains licensure, certification or similar credentials by accumulating continuing education units or credits.
• Participate in service to the department, college, and university

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level