Tenure-Track Nutrition & Dietetics Professor

California State University, Long Beach; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Nutrition and Dietetics. The role is a 9-month tenure-track position beginning Fall 2027, with a salary range starting at $7,200 to $7,800 per month and a typical range of $6,221 to $13,224 per month for the academic year.

The review starts September 7, 2026, and applications stay open until filled. The department seeks candidates with a PhD in nutrition or related fields, RD/RDN credential, and a

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in nutrition, clinical nutrition, public health, or a related field; degree by August 1, 2027.
• Current RD/RDN credential or evidence to be credentialed by August 1, 2027.
• Demonstrated teaching effectiveness at the college level.
• Demonstrated potential for successfully conducting research.
• Demonstrated commitment to working with a diverse student population.

Responsibilities

• Teach and develop undergraduate and graduate courses within Nutrition and Food Science and the ACEND-Accredited Graduate Program; instruction may be in-person, hybrid, online, or a mix.
• Develop courses in nutrition program in areas such as clinical nutrition, health equity, sustainability, or sports nutrition.
• Produce research/scholarly activities leading to publications and external funding.
• Supervise graduate students for their research projects.
• Engage in collaborative projects within and outside the university.
• Mentor and advise undergraduate and graduate students.
• Seek external funding for research time.
• Participate in Nutrition professional societies and service to department, college, university, and community.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Ph.D. in nutrition or related field

RD/RDN credential or eligible by Aug 1, 2027

College teaching experience

Research potential

Commitment to diverse student populations

Job description

California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Nutrition and Dietetics. The role is a 9-month tenure-track position beginning Fall 2027, with a salary range starting at $7,200 to $7,800 per month and a typical range of $6,221 to $13,224 per month for the academic year.

The review starts September 7, 2026, and applications stay open until filled. The department seeks candidates with a PhD in nutrition or related fields, RD/RDN credential, and a