Assistant Professor, Nutrition

Job Summary

The Assistant Professor of Nutrition is a tenure-track faculty position within the Department of Nutrition, Hospitality & Human Services. This role is responsible for teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in nutrition across multiple modalities, contributing to curriculum development, and supporting program accreditation requirements. The faculty member is expected to maintain an active research and scholarly agenda, including mentoring student research, disseminating findings, and pursuing external funding. In addition, the position provides academic advising and mentorship to students, contributes to program and departmental initiatives, and engages in service at the department, college, university, and professional levels.

Special Note: We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.

Essential Job Functions

Teaching:

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in nutrition in all modalities.
• Develop and revise online courses using the Quality Matters review process and update on-campus courses using best teaching practices for the discipline.
  
• Maintain professional certifications, if applicable.
  
• Develop, implement, and monitor student performance outcomes through ongoing assessment.
  
• Hold regular office hours and maintain campus presence to ensure accessibility and engagement with students.

Scholarly & Creative Activities:

• Maintain an active research agenda with dissemination of findings in through scholarly publications and presentations.
• Collaborate with faculty in research, outreach, and pursuit of external funding opportunities.
  
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate research projects.

Service:

• Advise undergraduate students in the nutrition program.
• Serve on Departmental, College, and University committees.
  
• Provide service to the community and to the nutrition and dietetics profession.
  
• Perform other departmental and program duties as assigned.
  
• Collaborate with other departments and units across campus to strengthen interdisciplinary initiatives.
  
• Engage in community outreach aligned with program and university goals.
  

Minimum and Desired Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctoral Degree or ABD with expected graduation May 2027 in Nutrition from an accredited institution.
• RDN credential required.
• Demonstrated ability or potential for teaching is important.
  
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills for working with students, staff, faculty, and administration.
  
• Commitment to creating and sustaining an environment of student support and success.
  
• Active involvement in professional organizations within the field of specialty.
  
• Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative and innovative environment.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with ACEND requirements in academic coursework.
• Strong interest and proven competence in research and scholarship.
  
• Research experience with demonstrated scholarship via first-authored publications
  
• Teaching experience at the College or University level with experience in curriculum development and course design utilizing the Quality Matters process.
  
• Practical nutrition and dietetics experience as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.
  

Supplemental Information

Key Competencies:

• The ability to translate knowledge into essential practice skills for nutritionists and registered dietitian nutritionists.
• Provide instruction in nutrition courses across modalities (in-person, hybrid, and online).
  
• Develop/revise online applied nutrition courses utilizing the Quality Matters review process.
  
• Participate in planning, review, and evaluation of bachelor’s and master’s programs, including certificates and concentrations.
  
• Develop, implement, and monitor student performance outcomes through assessment.
  
• Advise and mentor nutrition students.
  
• Collaborate with other departments and units across campus.
  
• Report curriculum and course issues to appropriate program coordinators; report all other issues to the Department Chair.
  
• Serve on Departmental, College, and University committees as assigned.
  

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to articulate clearly in lectures and discussions.
• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods while teaching.
  
• Ability to move around classrooms and laboratories as needed.

Job Conditions:

• Deliver courses both face-to-face and online.
• Work within department offices to support the department, college, and university mission focused on the success of both on-campus and online students.
  

Pay Range: Commensurate

Finalists for this position are subject to a criminal history background check, employment history check, and off-list reference checks. Applicants are required to sign an authorization for release of prior employment records to Lamar University. We will only contact prior employers and off-list references for finalists.

Who We Are:
Home to more than 18,000 students, Lamar University is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. LU is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system of Texas and maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas. With more than 120-degree options and a community that cares, Lamar students are always proud to be Cardinals. Lamar University strives to educate leaders, demonstrate excellence in student learning and career readiness, and pursue research with relevance.

Lamar University is committed to fostering an environment of teamwork where all students, faculty, and staff can learn, work, and become a part of our community.

Benefits:

• Health, dental & vision insurance
• Life insurance
  
• State of Texas Retirement plans
  
• Tuition covered at 100% for employees, spouses and/or eligible dependents
  
• Paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays

To see more information about the available benefits, please visit: Benefits - Lamar University

Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer

Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.