Assistant Professor, Nutrition (Full-Time, Tenure Track)

Contra Costa Community College District; Martinez (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Contra Costa Community College District seeks a dynamic, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Nutrition for Diablo Valley College, starting August 2027. The candidate will teach a broad range of nutrition courses, advise students, and engage in program growth within the Nutrition Program.

The role requires teaching in-person and online modalities, participating in committees, and contributing to curriculum development and student outcomes. A strong commitment to student success is essential.

Qualifications

• Understanding of and sensitivity to diverse backgrounds of community college students, staff and faculty.
• Degrees must be from an accredited institution; specific combinations are required by minimum qualifications.
• Equivalency petitions accepted with documentation as part of the application.
• RD certification (optional if credential is met) and related licensure considerations.

Responsibilities

• Teach nutrition courses in-person and online (hybrid, synchronous, asynchronous).
• Advise and mentor students; provide service to department and college; participate in governance.
• Contribute to curriculum development, program review, and student outcomes assessment.
• Engage in scholarly activities and participate in faculty hiring and evaluation processes.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum development

Assessment of student learning

Online instruction

Education

Master's degree in nutrition, dietetics, or dietetics and food administration

Bachelor's degree in nutrition, dietetics, or dietetics and food administration AND a master's degree in chemistry, public health, or family and consumer studies/home economics

Bachelor's degree in nutrition, dietetics, or dietetics and food administration AND RD certification

California Community College Instructor Credential for full-time instruction in nutrition

Equivalent qualifications (equivalency petition)

Job description

Assistant Professor, Nutrition (Full-Time, Tenure Track)

Posting Number: F01384

Location: Diablo Valley College

Salary:

Description of Position:

Diablo Valley College is seeking a dynamic, collaborative, and student-centered full-time tenure-track instructor in Nutrition to join its growing Nutrition Program beginning in August 2027. The successful candidate will possess broad expertise in nutrition, foods, and dietetics and be able to teach a diverse range of courses offered within the Department of Public Health and contribute to the continued development and growth of the Nutrition Program.

Teaching responsibilities include, but are not limited to, Sports Nutrition, Food and Culture, Lifecycle Nutrition, Science Applications, Personal Applications, and Nutrition Professions.

Candidates will be expected to teach in both in-person and online learning environments, including asynchronous, synchronous, hybrid, and other instructional modalities as assigned based on program and student needs. In addition, the successful candidates will be expected to advise and mentor students, provide service to the department and school, engage in scholarly activities, contribute to college committees, and supervise student fieldwork. This position requires presence on Diablo Valley College's campus for in-person teaching and other activities.

Inquiries

Teresita Saechao
Professor of Nutrition, Nutrition Program Lead
Diablo Valley College
Email: [e-mail]

Position Status: Tenure- Track

EEO Job Category: Faculty & Other Instructional Staff

Employee Group: Full-Time Faculty

Department: D3900-Physical Education

Duties and Responsibilities

In addition to contractual duties, all full-time faculty are expected to participate actively in their disciplines, department activities, and the general intellectual life and governance of the college. Part of the teaching assignment may be in the evening and/or online. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Teaching Responsibilities

• Personal Nutrition and Nutrition Science
• Clinical and Therapeutic Nutrition
• Nutrition Across the Life Span
• Sports Nutrition
• Food and Culture
• Nutrition Careers and Professions
• Nutrition Education, Health Promotion, and Wellness
• Additional courses offered or developed within the Nutrition Program

The faculty member must be prepared to teach in various instructional modalities, including in-person, online (synchronous and asynchronous), and hybrid formats, as determined by departmental and program needs.

Faculty and Institutional Responsibilities

• Participate in departmental, division, college, and district committees, shared governance, and other institutional service activities.
• Contribute to curriculum development, program review, student learning outcome assessment, and institutional planning.
• Participate in faculty hiring, mentoring, and evaluation processes, as appropriate.
• Maintain scheduled office hours and provide academic advising, mentoring, and support to students.
• Participate in student recruitment, enrollment management, retention, and student success initiatives.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and remain current with emerging research, instructional practices, and developments in nutrition and dietetics.
• Attend required meetings and fulfill other professional responsibilities associated with a full-time faculty appointment.

Nutrition Program Development and Growth

• Contribute to the development of new curriculum, academic programs, and career pathways aligned with student and workforce needs.
• Support program outreach, recruitment, marketing, and initiatives that increase enrollment and program visibility.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with campus programs, community organizations, healthcare professionals, transfer institutions, and the nutrition advisory board.
• Support student opportunities in internships, experiential learning, career exploration, and community engagement.
• Contribute to the continued growth, quality, and long‑term sustainability of the Nutrition Program.

Minimum Qualification-Education/Experience:

Understanding of and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff and faculty.

Applicants must meet one of the following minimum qualifications. Degrees must be earned from an accredited institution.

1. Master's degree in nutrition, dietetics, or dietetics and food administration; OR
2. Bachelor's degree in nutrition, dietetics, or dietetics and food administration AND a master's degree in chemistry, public health, or family and consumer studies/home economics; OR
3. Bachelor's degree in nutrition, dietetics, or dietetics and food administration AND certification as a Registered Dietitian (RD), pursuant to California Code of Regulations, Title 5, Section 53410.1; OR
4. A valid California Community College Instructor Credential authorizing full-time instruction in nutrition, food science, or dietetics, subject to district verification; OR
5. The equivalent. Applicants who believe they possess qualifications equivalent to those listed above must complete the district's equivalency petition process and submit the required master's degree equivalency form documentation as part of their application.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Broad academic and/or professional background in nutrition and health, with the knowledge and versatility to teach multiple areas of the nutrition curriculum, including personal, clinical, lifecycle, and sports nutrition, nutrition science, food and culture, and nutrition professions.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching, engaging, and assessing student learning in courses, including online and in-person instructional environments.
• Experience or a desire to learn how to use instructional technology and learning management systems
• Knowledge of current research, evidence-based nutrition practices, and emerging developments in nutrition and dietetics, with a commitment to ongoing professional growth.
• Experience in curriculum development and course assessment.
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)

Job Open Date: 10/30/2026

Job Close Date: 01/14/2027

Open Until Filled: No

Employment Begins: 2027 Fall

# of Months: 10

The Contra Costa Community College District does not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, sex, or sexual orientation. This prohibition against unlawful discrimination extends to any person who is perceived to have any of the above characteristics or who is associated with someone who has, or who is perceived to have, any of those characteristics.