Assistant Professor in Nutrition

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is seeking an Assistant Professor in Nutrition for a tenure-track role. The position involves teaching, mentorship, and research in fields such as community nutrition and nutritional epidemiology, aiming to elevate academic excellence and student success.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Start-up packages for new faculty

Qualifications

• Ability to develop independent, externally-funded research.
• Capability to mentor graduate and undergraduate students.
• Memberships in professional organizations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach and mentor students at graduate and undergraduate levels.
• Develop independent research programs in nutrition.
• Collaborate with health care facilities for research.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Education

Earned Doctorate in Nutrition or Related Field

Job description

Posting Details

Position Information

Located in North Carolina's third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal - helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University's 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

The Department of Nutrition at the University of North Carolina Greensboro seeks to fill a 9-month tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, with a preferred expertise in one or more of the following areas: community nutrition, nutrition education, global nutrition, nutrition and chronic disease prevention, nutrition policy, clinical nutrition and nutritional epidemiology.

Position Number	001744
Functional Title	Assistant Professor in Nutrition
Position Type	Tenure Stream
Position Eclass	FC - Faculty 9 month Non Leave earn
University Information
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit	The Department of Nutrition is located in the School of Health and Human Sciences (HHS), which aims to inspire and equip students, faculty, and staff to transform institutions and make the world healthier and safer. HHS has seven other academic departments (Communication Sciences and Disorders, Community and Therapeutic Recreation, Human Development and Family Studies, Kinesiology, Public Health Education, Social Work and Peace and Conflict Studies) and three interdisciplinary programs in Genetic Counseling, Human Health Sciences and Gerontology. The diversity of the faculty and students of HHS is 20% and 49%, respectively, from non-white ethnic groups, well above the national average in both categories. General information on the Department of Nutrition at UNC-Greensboro: * Eight tenured/tenure-track Faculty lines, three Academic Professional lines and one Lecturer. * Three undergraduate concentrations - Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Nutrition Science, and Community Nutrition and Wellness (over 100 undergraduate students). * Three graduate programs - M.S. (thesis and non-thesis); MS/Dietetic Internship and Ph.D. (over 40 graduate students). * Two ACEND-accredited dietetics programs: a Didactic Program in Dietetics and a post-baccalaureate Dietetic Internship Program. * Faculty research programs that address diverse problems in nutrition and include the following: (1) maternal and infant nutrition; (2) women's health; (3) nutrition education, food insecurity issues, parenting/family and nutrition practices; (4) the transport, metabolism, and function of nutrients and phytochemicals; (5) the role of diet in inflammation, brain function and cancer; and (6) impact of nutrition on physical performance * Contemporary human nutrition research facilities including personal interview and focus group rooms, food preparation and demonstration lab, and computer laboratory with access to the Minnesota Nutrition Data System Software. Adjoining these facilities is the Human Nutrition Laboratory which is equipped with BOD POD and DEXA, a room for drawing human blood samples, and a room/equipment for measuring physical fitness levels. The department also has contemporary animal facilities and well-equipped laboratories for conducting preclinical research. * Collaborative research opportunities with local health care facilities through the Institute of Health, Science and Society at UNCG, as well as Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Duke University, UNC-Chapel Hill School of Medicine, North Carolina State University, and North Carolina A&T State University. * Competitive salary and start-up packages for new faculty. For more information, please visit our website at https://ntr.uncg.edu/
Position Summary
Minimum Qualifications	Earned Doctorate in nutrition or closely related field; evidence of the ability or potential to develop an independent, externally- funded research program; ability or potential to teach and mentor graduate and undergraduate students effectively; possession of excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability and willingness to collaborate and work with others in a collegial team atmosphere; active memberships in appropriate professional organizations.
Preferred Qualifications	Post-doctoral experience and RD credential preferred.
Tenure Status	Tenure Track
Special Instructions to Applicants	Applicants must submit electronically: (1) Cover letter summarizing qualifications and experience; (2) Teaching statement; (3) Research statement; (4) Curriculum vitae; (5) Names, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of at least 3 professional references; and (6) Up to three publication reprints. Applications should be submitted through the UNCG Spartan Talent system at https://spartantalent.uncg.edu (Position #1744). For further information, contact the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Seth M. Armah ([e-mail]).
Recruitment Range	Commensurate with experience
Org #-Department	Nutrition - 12405
Job Open Date	05/16/2025
For Best Consideration Date	07/01/2025
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
FTE	1.000
Type of Appointment	Permanent
Time Limited Duration
Number of Months per Year	9
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