Assistant/Associate Professor - Family and Consumer Sciences

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; Greensboro (NC); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave

Community Service Leave

Health Benefits

Vision and Dental Plans

Paid Holidays

Retirement System

Job summary

A university in North Carolina seeks candidates for a tenure-track position in Nutritional Sciences. The role encompasses teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, conducting impactful research, and fulfilling departmental service duties. Candidates must have a Doctorate in Nutritional Sciences with a focus on community nutrition. This position may allow for remote or hybrid work. Excellent benefits include health coverage, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to evaluate and grade student work and maintain attendance records.
• Experience in curriculum development and delivering lectures.
• Strong research skills and capability to publish findings.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate nutritional sciences courses.
• Conduct research and publish findings.
• Engage in departmental service and program assessment.

Skills

Teaching experience with technology skills

Scholarly achievement

Grant writing experience

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)

Education

Doctorate in Nutritional Sciences

Job description

Primary Purpose

The primary responsibilities for this position include teaching undergraduate and graduate level nutritional sciences courses, conducting research, student advising, student mentoring and recruitment, curriculum development, conducting research and scholarly activities and all other activities required for tenure. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to, engaging in accreditation procedures, program assessment and service to the Department, College and University as needed.

Instructional Responsibilities

• Evaluate and grade students’ class work, assignments, and papers.
• Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate students.
• Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
• Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
• Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
• Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
• Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.
• Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.

Research Responsibilities

• Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional organizations and conferences.
• Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Collaborate with members of the business community to improve programs, to develop new programs, and to provide student access to learning opportunities such as internships.
• Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
• Develop and maintain course websites.
• Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
• Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
• Participate in campus and community events.
• Act as advisers to student organizations.

Minimum Requirements

• Must hold a Doctorate in Nutritional Sciences with emphasis on community nutrition, nutrition education, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of teaching experience with use of technology skills in classrooms, a record of scholarly achievement, and grant writing experience are essential.
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) is a plus.

Benefits

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
• Community Service Leave
• Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
• NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
• Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Campus Recreation Center Discount
• University Bookstore Discount
• and more

Remote or Hybrid Work Arrangement

This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2‑hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

Equal Opportunity Statement

North Carolina A&T State University participates in E‑Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.