Assistant /Associate Professor Food & Nutritional Sciences

North Carolina A&T State University; Greensboro, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

North Carolina A&T State University seeks a tenure-track faculty member in food science and nutrition for a 9-month appointment. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, developing an externally funded research program, advising students, and contributing to curriculum development.

Must hold a Doctorate in Food Science or Nutritional Science; teaching experience with scholarly achievements and grant writing are essential; collaboration across departments is

Qualifications

• Doctorate required in food science or nutritional science.
• Teaching experience at undergraduate/graduate levels preferred.
• Record of scholarly achievement and grant writing experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in food and nutritional sciences.
• Develop a research program and secure external grants.
• Advise graduate and undergraduate students, participate in curriculum development.
• Collaborate on research and service on committees.

Skills

Teaching

Grant writing

Scholarly research

Education

Doctorate in Food Science or Nutritional Science

Job description

Classification Information

Classification Type

Classification Type

Classification Type EHRA

Position Overview

Primary Purpose of Position

Primary responsibilities will include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in food and nutritional sciences; developing a research program in food and nutrition and securing external grants; advising graduate and undergraduate students, participating in curriculum development; collaborating with faculty on research and creative scholarship activities; serving on departmental, college and university committees and participating in other academic functions. This is a 9-month tenure track position.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

N.C. A&T is a public, land-grant, doctoral research institution and has been the largest historically Black university in the country for the past decade. With an enrollment of 14,311 students in Fall 2024, the university offers 59 undergraduate degree programs, 36 master’s programs, and 12 doctoral programs. It is America’s top producer of Black graduates in Engineering and Agricultural Science bachelor’s programs, as well as a top five producer in numerous additional disciplines, including Liberal Arts and Communications/Journalism. It also ranks no. 3 in master’s degrees awarded to Black graduates in Engineering Technologies and Related Fields, no. 4 in master’s degrees in Engineering, and no. 11 best business school for women in the nation. Nationally recognized for its leadership and excellence in STEM education and research, N.C. A&T is classified as “R2-High Research Activity” in the Carnegie Classifications and is poised to achieve “R1-Very High Research Activity” status. It also holds Carnegie’s earned credential in Community Engagement and the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU) Innovation and Economic Prosperity designation. With an annual economic impact of $2.4 billion, N.C. A&T plays a vital role as a higher‑education economic driver in North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad region and across a state that is ranked No. 1 in the nation for the second straight year as “best for business” by the CNBC financial network.

The Department of Family And Consumer Sciences is one of four academic departments within the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences and is accredited by the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS). The department offers Bachelor of Science degrees in three program areas with the following six distinct specialty emphases: child development and family relations , child development early education and family studies (birth-kindergarten licensure), consumer sciences, fashion merchandising and design, nutrition and food science. Additionally, the department offers a Master of Science degree in food and nutritional sciences, a Master of Arts in Teaching in family and consumer sciences education, and a Master of Arts in Teaching in child development early education and family studies (birth-kindergarten licensure). Faculty members are actively engaged in research that contributes to the body of knowledge in the areas of nutrition, food science, housing, apparel, textiles and in child and family studies.

Must hold a Doctorate in Food Science or Nutritional Science or a closely related field with a focus on food biochemistry. Teaching experience with strong technology skills in classrooms, a record of scholarly achievement, and grant writing experience are essential.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

Minimum of 3 years teaching at the undergraduate or graduate level preferred. The ideal candidate will bring interdisciplinary expertise that bridges food science and nutrition and have experience teaching graduate and undergraduate courses (such as food microbiology and bio-technology, food safety and sanitation, risk assessment, food protection and defense).

Required License or Certification

Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site)

Position Information

Working Title

Position Number

Position Number 009864

Recruitment Salary Range

Recruitment Salary Range commensurate with education and experience

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Permanent - Full-time

Tenure Track Yes

FTE

FTE 40 hours/week, 9 months

Organizational Division

Organizational Division Family & Consumer Sciences

Organizational Location

Organizational Location College of Ag & Environ Sciences

Organizational Unit

Organizational Unit Family & Consumer Sciences

Posting Number

Posting Number EPA2727

Open Date

Open Date 07/08/2025

Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled

Open Until Filled Yes

Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positions remaining posted after this date are continuing to accept applications, but may close at any time. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration, applications received after this date may receive consideration depending upon the status of the search

Date Position Available

Date Position Available August 2026

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;

• 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

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.

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• Required Documents
  • Cover Letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Research Statement
  • Bachelor's Degree - Copy of transcripts
  • Master's Degree - Copy of transcripts
  • Ph.D. - Copy of transcripts
• Optional Documents
  • Letter of Reference 1
  • Letter of Reference 2
  • Letter of Reference 3
  • Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD-214)
  • Other DocumentOther Degree - Copy of transcripts

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