Assistant/Associate Professor for Nutrition Programs

Long Island University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 76,101 - 93,012; Full time

Job summary

LIU Post is seeking an Assistant/Associate Professor to teach in the undergraduate Didactic Program in Dietetics and graduate MS/RDN program, with potential to assume the Program Director role.

The role involves full-time, non-tenure track duties, contributing to program management and curriculum development while maintaining high academic standards. Fall 2026 start date with responsibilities across campus and recruitment activities.

Qualifications

• College-level teaching experience in a baccalaureate or higher program.
• Strong leadership, supervision and written/oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to management and administration of accredited programs.
• Teach 24 credits per academic year in the BS and MS/RDN programs.
• Participate in departmental/school/campus committees as appointed.
• Engage in recruitment events at departmental and campus levels.
• Contribute to curriculum development and evaluation.
• Ensure high academic standards with student evaluation mechanisms.

Skills

College-level teaching

Administrative experience

Leadership

Education

MS in Nutrition

RD credential

Job description

The School of Health Professions is seeking a full time, non-tenure track Assistant/Associate Professor to teach in the undergraduate Didactic Program in Dietetics and the graduate MS/RDN professional program with potential to assume Program Director role.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to management and administration of accredited programs.
• Teach 24 credits per academic year in the BS and MS/RDN nutrition programs.
• Participate in departmental, school and campus committees as appointed.
• Engage in departmental and campus recruitment events.
• Contribute to curriculum development and evaluation
• Participate in all Departmental, School, and Campus committees (as appointed).
• Engage in Departmental and Campus recruitment efforts.
• Maintain high academic standards utilizing appropriate student evaluation mechanisms for assigned courses/programs; analyze and implement changes as part of these programmatic and Departmental outcomes
• Have a master of science degree, be credentialed as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist by the Commission on Dietetic Registration and have three years of professional experience post credentialing.

Training, Skills, Knowledge, Experience

• College-level teaching and administrative experience in a baccalaureate or higher degree program.
• Excellent skills in leadership, supervision, written and oral communication skills.

Working Conditions

• Office setting on campus
• Operate a computer, copy and fax machine, scanner & any other office equipment.
• Experience with simulation equipment is preferable.

Starting Date: Fall 2026

Associate Professor: $84,557

About LIU Post:

LIU Post campus is a scenic, historic, and scholarly campus that offers a small-school environment with the access and resources of a major metropolitan university. The University's 350+ acre campus is located on the estate of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 27 miles east of New York City on Long Island's Gold Coast. The campus houses the Lewyt College of Veterinary Medicine, the first professional School of Accountancy, an AACSB-accredited Business School, and an award-winning theater program. LIU is home to the world-renowned Tilles Center for the Performing Arts and the Shark Stadium, where supporters gather to cheer on the Sharks’ Division I athletic program.

LIU is an equal opportunity employer. LIU is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community. LIU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.