Assistant Professor, Nutrition Science

Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado State University is seeking 1–2 Assistant Professors in Nutrition Science within the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition in Fort Collins, CO. Appointments are 9‑month tenure/tenure‑track starting August 16, 2027, focusing on cardiometabolic health, obesity, gut health, and functional foods.

Successful candidates will establish externally funded programs, contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching, and engage with department and university priorities while leveraging

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Nutrition or related field completed.
• At least 2 years of postdoctoral experience or prior academic appointment.
• Demonstrated record of peer‑reviewed publications in high‑impact journals.
• Demonstrated ability to acquire research funding and support a program.

Responsibilities

• Establish a nationally recognized, externally funded research program.
• Teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
• Integrate research into department, college, and university priorities.
• Collaborate with CSU and industry partners.

Skills

Postdoc experience

Publications record

Grant funding

Teaching/mentoring

Education

Ph.D. in Nutrition or related field

Job description

The Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition (FSHN) is seeking applications for 1-2 Assistant Professors in the area of Nutrition Science. The 9-month tenure/tenure track appointments will begin August 16th, 2027. We are particularly seeking applicants who can complement our current faculty research focused on cardiometabolic health, obesity, gut health and the microbiome, and functional foods. Examples of such research areas include but are not limited to pre-clinical and clinical research on nutrient or phytochemical metabolism, precision nutrition, nutritional immunology and diverse populations (e.g., aging, minoritized, and other underrepresented populations).

Successful candidates are expected to establish a nationally recognized, externally funded research program, integrate their research into existing department, college, and university priority areas, and teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students. The position will have outstanding department support, strong research infrastructure, and access to collaborative opportunities both within CSU and with academic industry partners.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Nutrition or any related field
• At least 2 years of postdoctoral experience or previous academic appointment
• Demonstrated record of peer-reviewed research publications in high-impact journals
• Demonstrated ability to acquire research funding
• Demonstrated ability to teach and mentor undergraduate and/or graduate students

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of interdisciplinary research and successful team-based collaborations
• Experience writing large external grants