Assistant​/Associate Professor of Nutrition; Tenure Track

Position Overview

Position Details:

Posting Number
: F00438P

Classification Title
:
Open Rank Tenure-Track Faculty

Position Title
:
Assistant/Associate Professor of Nutrition (Tenure Track)

Department
:
Nutrition

College
:
Byrdine

F. Lewis College of Nursing and Health Professions

Campus
:
Atlanta

Position Type
:
Full Time Faculty

Posting Type
:
Internal/External

Number of Vacancies
: 1

Desired Start Date
: 08/01/2026

Open Date
: 11/20/2025

Open Until Filled
:
Yes

• Develop a nationally recognized, externally funded research program.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Mentor graduate students.
• Contribute to departmental, college, university, and professional service.

For Associate Professor rank:
At least 7 years of prior academic experience with a strong record of research productivity, including publications in top‑tier journals and successful grantmanship.

Earned doctorate in Nutrition or a related discipline with an emphasis on human health.

• Evidence of research productivity in areas such as chronic disease prevention/treatment, lifecycle nutrition, international nutrition, community nutrition, informatics, public health, or sports nutrition.
• Experience teaching nutrition‑related courses at the college level.
• Experience mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.
• Experience working with accredited programs in nutrition and dietetics.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) credential with eligibility for licensure in Georgia.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in diverse instructional methods.
• Excellent organizational and technological skills.
• Attention to detail and demonstrated expertise in instructional technology.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

A criminal background check and official transcripts are required.

Flexible Schedule

University Hours of Operation:
Monday – Friday; 8:30am – 5:15pm

Competitive salary and benefits package based on credentials and experience.

Search Chair:
Rafaela Feresin, rferesin

Departmental contact:
Mariquez Adams, madams
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