Assistant Professor of Nutrition and Bone Health
Listed on 2026-01-14
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Academic -
Healthcare
Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number F2499P Working Title Assistant Professor of Nutrition and Bone Health Department FACS-Nutritional Sciences About the University of GeorgiaChartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report.
The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.
the College/Unit/Department
The College of Family and Consumer Sciences is committed to student success, holistic development and inclusive perspective taking. FACS develops leaders who focus on the science and art of helping individuals live well in a complex society. The Department of Nutritional Sciences is one of four departments in the College. The Department has 20 full-time and 3 part-time faculty, 408 undergraduate students majoring in Nutritional Sciences, Dietetics, and Culinary Science and Nutrition, and FACS Education, as well as, 31 graduate students in the PhD and MS thesis graduate degree programs and 58 in the non-thesis MS degree programs including the on-line MS program in Community Nutrition.
To support the development of a nationally recognized clinical and translational research program in nutrition and bone health, the Department of Nutritional Sciences has a Scanco Xtreme
CTII high-resolution peripheral quantitative computed tomography (HR-pQCT) scanner, a XCT
3000 peripheral quantitative computed tomography (p-QCT) scanner, and a Hologic Horizon dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scanner. The Department has strong ties and opportunities for interdisciplinary research with faculty in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Genetics, Animal and Dairy Sciences, Kinesiology, Pharmacy, Food Science and Technology, Public Health, Veterinary Medicine, Gerontology, Psychology, the Biomedical and Health Sciences Institute among others. The University of Georgia is one of four institutions within the NIH-funded Georgia Clinical & Translational Alliance which leverages complementary strengths to accelerate clinical and translational research /
. Additionally, the Clinical and Translational Research Unit (CTRU) / located on the UGA Health Sciences Campus, supports investigators to conduct clinical and translational studies.
The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. Athens offers a rich cultural environment interconnected with the university and is perennially identified as one of America's most livable cities. Additional information can be found at:
Employment Type
Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Under utilization Advertised Salary Commensurate with experience and qualifications. Anticipated Start Date 08/01/2026 Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings) Job Posting Date 10/08/2025 Job Closing Date Open until filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Full consideration will be given to applications received by December 8, 2025. The application packet must include a cover letter of interest that details how the applicant's credentials and experience meet the needs of the position as well as responsibilities and qualifications detailed in the posting; a current curriculum vitae and contact information for three references.
References will not be contacted without further correspondence with the applicant.
Confidential requests for information may be directed to:
Alex Anderson, PhD
Professor of Nutritional Sciences
Chair, Search Committee
Department of Nutritional Sciences
The University of Georgia
280 Dawson Hall
Athens, GA 30602
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Information regarding fringe benefits may be viewed at http://.edu.
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