Tenure-Track Nutrition Professor | Online & In-Person

Contra Costa Community College District; Martinez (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Contra Costa Community College District seeks a dynamic, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Nutrition for Diablo Valley College, starting August 2027. The candidate will teach a broad range of nutrition courses, advise students, and engage in program growth within the Nutrition Program.

The role requires teaching in-person and online modalities, participating in committees, and contributing to curriculum development and student outcomes. A strong commitment to student success is essential.

Qualifications

• Understanding of and sensitivity to diverse backgrounds of community college students, staff and faculty.
• Degrees must be from an accredited institution; specific combinations are required by minimum qualifications.
• Equivalency petitions accepted with documentation as part of the application.
• RD certification (optional if credential is met) and related licensure considerations.

Responsibilities

• Teach nutrition courses in-person and online (hybrid, synchronous, asynchronous).
• Advise and mentor students; provide service to department and college; participate in governance.
• Contribute to curriculum development, program review, and student outcomes assessment.
• Engage in scholarly activities and participate in faculty hiring and evaluation processes.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum development

Assessment of student learning

Online instruction

Education

Master's degree in nutrition, dietetics, or dietetics and food administration

Bachelor's degree in nutrition, dietetics, or dietetics and food administration AND a master's degree in chemistry, public health, or family and consumer studies/home economics

Bachelor's degree in nutrition, dietetics, or dietetics and food administration AND RD certification

California Community College Instructor Credential for full-time instruction in nutrition

Equivalent qualifications (equivalency petition)

Job description

Contra Costa Community College District seeks a dynamic, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Nutrition for Diablo Valley College, starting August 2027. The candidate will teach a broad range of nutrition courses, advise students, and engage in program growth within the Nutrition Program.

The role requires teaching in-person and online modalities, participating in committees, and contributing to curriculum development and student outcomes. A strong commitment to student success is essential.