Clinical Assistant Professor (10 Month), Nutrition

State University of New York at Buffalo; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

University at Buffalo invites applications for a full-time, 10-month Clinical Assistant Professor position in the Nutrition Program. The role focuses on undergraduate teaching, student advising, and curriculum development within the Department of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences.

This clinical faculty position aims to strengthen teaching excellence, engage in cross-disciplinary opportunities, and participate in service activities across the School and University. August 2027 start date.

Qualifications

• Earned PhD in Nutrition or related field; OR Doctor of Clinical Nutrition ( DCN ) with 2 years teaching experience.
• Evidence of teaching experience in nutrition or closely related areas such as biochemistry, pathophysiology of chronic diseases, epidemiology, or health behavior.
• Postdoctoral research training.
• Record of peer-reviewed scientific publications consistent with experience.
• Credentialed as a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.

Responsibilities

• Primarily teach in the undergraduate Nutrition Program, but may have opportunities to teach in other programs for the Department.
• Empower the next generation of nutrition professionals by offering personalized academic advising, career mentorship, and meaningful guidance to both students and teaching assistants.
• Shape the future of the curriculum through innovative course design, continuous program enhancement, and thoughtful evaluation that keeps our offerings cutting edge and relevant.
• Play an active role in advancing the department and the profession by contributing your talents to committees, initiatives, and service activities across the Department, School, University, and professional organizations.
• Foster a collaborative, supportive academic community by modeling collegiality, teamwork, and a spirit of shared purpose in all faculty interactions.
• Engage deeply in teaching excellence, with a commitment to delivering up to 12 credit hours each Fall and Spring semester in a dynamic, student centered environment.

Skills

Teaching experience

Curriculum development

Education

PhD in Nutrition or related field

DCN (Doctor of Clinical Nutrition)

Job description

Clinical Assistant Professor (10 Month), Nutrition

Position Title Clinical Assistant Professor (10 Month), Nutrition

Department

Department Department of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences

The Department of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences within the School of Public Health and Health Professions invites applicants for a full-time, 10-month Clinical Assistant Professor position in our Nutrition Program. This is a clinical faculty position to begin in August 2027.

Key Responsibilities

• Primarily teach in the undergraduate Nutrition Program, but may have opportunities to teach in other programs for the Department.
• Empower the next generation of nutrition professionals by offering personalized academic advising, career mentorship, and meaningful guidance to both students and teaching assistants.
• Shape the future of the curriculum through innovative course design, continuous program enhancement, and thoughtful evaluation that keeps our offerings cutting edge and relevant.
• Play an active role in advancing the department and the profession by contributing your talents to committees, initiatives, and service activities across the Department, School, University, and professional organizations.
• Foster a collaborative, supportive academic community by modeling collegiality, teamwork, and a spirit of shared purpose in all faculty interactions.
• Engage deeply in teaching excellence, with a commitment to delivering up to 12 credit hours each Fall and Spring semester in a dynamic, student centered environment.

About the Department

The Department of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences is a dynamic, research driven academic unit within the School of Public Health and Health Professions. Faculty and students collaborate across well established research programs supported by excellent facilities and a wide range of academic offerings from undergraduate degrees in Exercise and Nutritional Sciences to advanced MS and PhD programs. The Department offers a BS in Exercise Science, a BS in Nutritional Sciences, a BS/MS in Exercise Nutrition, an MS in Clinical Nutrition leading to the Registered Dietitian credential, an MS degree in Athletic Training, MS degrees in Nutrition and Exercise Science and PhD degrees in Exercise Science and Nutrition.

A signature feature of the department is the Center for Research and Education in Special Environments ( CRESE ), a state of the art facility that enables cutting edge research at altitude, underwater, and in extreme temperatures. Its an exciting environment for faculty who want to innovate, mentor, and make a meaningful impact in the fields of nutrition and human performance.

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University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned PhD in Nutrition or related field; OR Doctor of Clinical Nutrition ( DCN ) with 2 years teaching experience
• Evidence of teaching experience in nutrition or closely related areas such as biochemistry, pathophysiology of chronic diseases, epidemiology, or health behavior

Preferred Qualifications

• Postdoctoral research training
• Record of peer-reviewed scientific publications consistent with experience
• Credentialed as a registered dietitian nutritionist ( RDN ) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration

Physical Demands

Driving Requirements

Driving Requirements This position will never drive a university owned vehicle.

Salary Range

Salary Range $70,000 - $80,000

Job Type

Job Type Full-Time

Campus

Campus South Campus

Is a background check required for this posting?

Is a background check required for this posting? No

Contact Information

Contact's Name

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Contact's Title

Contact's Title Department Resource Manager

Contact's Email

Contact's Phone

Contact's Phone [phone]

Posting Dates

Posted

Posted 08/31/2026

Date to be filled

Date to be filled 09/01/2027

References

Number of References Required

Number of References Required 3

UB is an AA/EOE and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Arrangements will be made if an applicant has a disability in order to provide access to the application, interview and selection process upon request. Reasonable accommodation requests must be made in a timely manner by email at [e-mail] or by phone [phone].