Associate Professor/Assistant Professor (Human Nutrition)

Texas A&M University; Prairie View (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University in Prairie View, Texas, is seeking an Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in Human Nutrition. This role involves teaching undergraduate courses, advising students, and conducting impactful research in nutrition and food systems.

Ideal candidates will hold a Ph.D. and have experience teaching and publishing in reputable journals. The position requires a commitment to student engagement and community-related nutrition research.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required in nutrition or closely related field.
• 1-2 years minimum teaching experience.
• Strong recent record of publications in high-impact journals.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in Human Nutrition.
• Advise students and collaborate with organizations.
• Conduct research on nutrition and publish in journals.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Classroom instruction

Course development

Community engagement

Education

Ph.D. in nutrition, food systems, dietetics, or related field

Job description

Job Title

Associate Professor/Assistant Professor (Human Nutrition)

Department

College of Agriculture, Food, and Human Sciences; Department of Human Nutrition

Location

Prairie View, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Salary

Proposed minimum salary: commensurate with education and experience, within assigned salary range.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate-level courses in Human Nutrition and Food (HUNF).
• Advise undergraduate students and collaborate with student organizations.
• Develop interdisciplinary research collaborations.
• Conduct research related to nutrition, dietetics, food science, and/or food systems management and publish results in refereed journals.
• Seek and acquire externally funded grants and contracts for relevant research projects.
• Engage in service activities with colleagues, department, college, university, community, and professional organizations.
• Assist with the recruitment of students into the HUNF program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

• Ph.D. in nutrition, food systems, dietetics, or a closely related field.
• 1-2 years of minimum experience teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Strong, recent record of publications in high-impact refereed journals.
• Previous or current external funding as PI or Co-PI.
• Extensive experience engaging in community-related nutrition research.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency in written and oral communication skills for varied audiences.
• Proficiency and commitment to high-quality classroom instruction, new course development, and contribution to program development and evaluation.
• Support of professional organizations in the discipline.
• Strong record of training and experience engaging and supporting various populations in education, research, and practice.

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.