Academic Professional Track (Non-Tenure): Clinical Assistant Professor

Texas A&M University; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Nutrition at Texas A&M University seeks an energetic Director for the Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD). This 11-month Academic Professional Track (Non-Tenure) faculty position will begin November 16, 2026, with the possibility of the title Clinical Assistant Professor based on qualifications.

The Director ensures ACEND accreditation standards are met and advises students pursuing dietetics internships.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) certification required.
• Licensed Dietitian where required by state law.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct the DPD program to meet ACEND accreditation standards.
• Develop and teach undergraduate nutrition courses as assigned.
• Oversee admissions, retention, and completion policies for the DPD.
• Coordinate with faculty, preceptors, and external stakeholders for program quality.
• Maintain accreditation activities and timely reporting and fee submissions.
• Serve in leadership roles and participate in committee work.

Skills

Teaching experience

Program administration

Curriculum development

Student advising

Education

Master's degree in Nutrition or related field

Registered Dietitian (RD)

Licensed Dietitian

Job description

The Department of Nutrition, within the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University, is actively seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic individual for one full-time, Academic Professional Track (Non-Tenure) faculty position with an 11-month academic appointment tentatively beginning November 16th, 2026. Applicants will be considered for the faculty title of Clinical Assistant Professor depending on qualifications. The successful candidate will serve as the Director of the Texas A&M University Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD). The Director will ensure that ACEND Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics accreditation standards for the DPD are met.

Management

Development of policies and procedures for effectively managing all components of the program and to ensure fair, equitable and considerate treatment of prospective and enrolled students (such as program admission, retention and completion policies).

• Supervision of the ACEND Accredited DPD Program.
• Provide dietetic internship and career guidance to current undergraduate DPD nutrition students and graduate students interested in completing DPD course work to qualify for dietetic internships. Responsibilities include.
• Student recruitment, advisement, evaluation and counseling.
• Maintenance of program accreditation, including timely submission of fees, reports and requests for major program changes.
• Maintenance of the program's student records, including student advising plans and verification statements; verification statements must be kept indefinitely
• Ongoing review of program's curriculum to meet the accreditation standards.
• Communication and coordination with program faculty, preceptors (if present) and others involved with the program.
• Facilitation of processes for continuous assessment of program and student learning outcomes.

Teaching

Develop and teach undergraduates courses including NUTR 304 Food Service Systems Management, NUTR 307 Quantity Food Production, NUTR 408 Professional Development in Nutrition and Dietetics, and others as assigned.

Service

Service to the Department, College, University and the general public as part of the ongoing mission of a Land Grant Institution; including other duties as assigned. Service efforts may include serving on Department, College or University committees or serving in leadership positions of professional organizations including, but not limited to the Undergraduate Curriculum Committee; Assessment Committee; Nutrition and Dietetic Association Faculty Advisor; and Member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

About the University

Texas A&M University, the only institution in the state to hold Land, Sea and Space Grant status, is a Tier I research university. Texas A&M University has a variety of programs and networks that support both professional and personal success of its faculty. Enrollment at TAMU was over 81,000 in fall 2025 (https://www.tamu.edu/about/facts.html). The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences includes 15 departments and over 400 faculty. The University is located in College Station, which combined with the city of Bryan, forms a metropolitan community of approximately 288,771 people with high-quality amenities and a low cost of living. In addition to excellent health, education, and recreational services, the community affords a rich variety of cultural activities typical of a major university environment, including sports, museums, music, art and theatre. The College Station-Bryan area is also centrally located between Texas' major metro areas including Houston, Dallas-Ft Worth, Austin, and San Antonio.

Required qualifications

• Masters level degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field and significant teaching experience at the College level in the field or in a related field
• Registered Dietitian, Licensed Dietitian.

Preferred qualifications

• Five years experience in clinical or academic dietetics and experience with the food service management industry.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to establish effective working relationships

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.