Assistant Professor of Nutrition & Wellness

Quinnipiac University; Hamden (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Quinnipiac University’s Department of Health and Exercise Science invites applications for a full-time, 12-month faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in human nutrition. The educator will teach nutrition courses, develop programs, and promote health, wellness, and community engagement across on-campus and occasional hybrid modalities at the undergraduate level.

The role supports a collaborative, student-centered environment with opportunities for interdisciplinary work and

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist required.
• Independent undergraduate teaching experience.
• Strong teaching skills with use of instructional technology.
• Clinical nutrition experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach classes assigned by department chair.
• Support curriculum development and evaluation.
• Serve as an academic advisor and mentor to students.
• Participate in student recruitment and retention activities.
• Collaborate with faculty in teaching and research.
• Support experiential learning and community engagement initiatives.

Skills

RDN

Teaching experience

Instructional technology

Student mentorship

Curriculum development

Education

Master’s degree in dietetics/clinical nutrition/food and nutrition

Doctor of Clinical Nutrition (DCN) or Ph.D. in Nutrition

Tools

Canvas LMS

Job description

Quinnipiac University’s Department of Health and Exercise Science invites applications for a full-time, 12-month faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in human nutrition. The educator will teach nutrition courses, develop programs, and promote health, wellness, and community engagement across on-campus and occasional hybrid modalities at the undergraduate level.

The role supports a collaborative, student-centered environment with opportunities for interdisciplinary work and