Clinical Assistant Professor (10 Month), Nutrition

University at Buffalo; Town of Amherst (NY); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

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 a dynamic academic community.

The position begins August 2027 and includes responsibilities across teaching, mentoring, and service, with a commitment to ongoing program enhancement and collaboration with faculty and professional organizations.

Formación

• 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

Responsabilidades

• Teach in the undergraduate Nutrition Program; may teach in other programs
• Provide academic advising, career mentorship, and guidance to students and teaching assistants
• Design and evaluate curriculum to keep offerings cutting edge and relevant
• Contribute to committees, initiatives, and service activities across the Department, School, University
• Model collegiality, teamwork, and a spirit of shared purpose in faculty interactions
• Deliver up to 12 credit hours each Fall and Spring semester in a student-centered environment

Conocimientos

Teaching experience

Curriculum development

Mentorship

Educación

PhD in Nutrition or related field

Doctor of Clinical Nutrition (DCN)

Herramientas

Postdoctoral training

Descripción del empleo

Clinical Assistant Professor (10 Month), Nutrition

Position Information

Position Title: Clinical Assistant Professor (10 Month),Nutrition

Department: Department of Exercise and NutritionSciences

Posting Link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/64103

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary

The Department of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences within the School of Public Health and Health Professions invitesapplicants for a full-time, 10-month Clinical AssistantProfessor position in our NutritionProgram. This is a clinical faculty position to begin inAugust 2027.

Key Responsibilities:

• Primarily teach in the undergraduate Nutrition Program, but mayhave opportunities to teach in other programs for theDepartment.
• Empower the next generation of nutrition professionals byoffering personalized academic advising, career mentorship, andmeaningful guidance to both students and teaching assistants.
• Shape the future of the curriculum through innovative coursedesign, continuous program enhancement, and thoughtful evaluationthat keeps our offerings cutting edge and relevant.
• Play an active role in advancing the department and theprofession by contributing your talents to committees, initiatives,and service activities across the Department, School, University,and professional organizations.
• Foster a collaborative, supportive academic community bymodeling collegiality, teamwork, and a spirit of shared purpose inall faculty interactions.
• Engage deeply in teaching excellence, with a commitment todelivering up to 12 credit hours each Fall and Spring semester in adynamic, 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 Healthand Health Professions. Faculty and studentscollaborate across well established research programs supported byexcellent facilities and a wide range of academic offerings—fromundergraduate degrees in Exercise and Nutritional Sciences toadvanced MS and PhD programs. The Department offers a BS inExercise Science, a BS in Nutritional Sciences, a BS/MS in ExerciseNutrition, an MS in Clinical Nutrition leading to the RegisteredDietitian credential, an MS degree in Athletic Training, MS degreesin Nutrition and Exercise Science and PhD degrees in ExerciseScience 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 enablescutting edge research at altitude, underwater, and in extremetemperatures. It's an exciting environment for faculty who want toinnovate, mentor, and make a meaningful impact in the fields ofnutrition and human performance.

Learn more:

• Our benefits, where we prioritize your well-beingand success to enhance every aspect of your life.
• Being a part of the University at Buffalocommunity.

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equalopportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomesall to apply including veterans and individuals withdisabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Salary Range

$70,000 - $80,000

Job Type

Full-Time

Is a background check required for this posting?

No

Contact Information

Contact's Name: Benjamin Stich

Contact's Pronouns:

Contact's Title: Department Resource Manager

Contact's Email: [e-mail]

Contact's Phone: [phone]

Posting Dates

Posted: 08/31/2026

Deadline for Applicants: Open Until Filled

Date to be filled: 09/01/2027