Assistant​/Associate Professor - Family and Consumer Sciences

Assistant/Associate Professor
- Family and Consumer Sciences

The primary responsibilities for this position include teaching undergraduate and graduate level nutritional sciences courses, conducting research, student advising, student mentoring and recruitment, curriculum development, conducting research and scholarly activities and all other activities required for tenure. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to, engaging in accreditation procedures, program assessment and service to the Department, College and University as needed.

This is a 9-month tenure track position. The selected candidate is expected to be hired at the Assistant Professor level, but a hire at a higher rank is possible.

Instructional:
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers. Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate students. Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions. Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts. Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others. Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records. Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.

Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.

Research:
Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional organizations and conferences. Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.

Administrative:
Collaborate with members of the business community to improve programs, to develop new programs, and to provide student access to learning opportunities such as internships. Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work. Develop and maintain course websites. Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues. Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.

Participate in campus and community events. Act as advisers to student organizations.

Minimum Requirements:

Must hold a Doctorate in Nutritional Sciences with emphasis on community nutrition, nutrition education, or a related field.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training,

Education:

Evidence of Teaching experience with using technology skills in classrooms, a record of scholarly achievement, and grant writing experience are essential. Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) is a plus.

Required License or Certification:
On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site)

Position Information:
Working Title
- Assistant/Associate Professor
- Family and Consumer Sciences. Position Number - 002824. Recruitment Salary Range - commensurate with education and experience. FLSA
- Exempt. Appointment Type
- Permanent
- Full-time. Tenure Track
- Yes. FTE - 40 hours/week, 9 months. If Time Limited, Appointment Length. Organizational Division
- Family & Consumer Sciences. Organizational Location
- College of Ag & Environ Sciences. Organizational Unit
- Food Science. Posting Detail Information:
Posting Number - EPA
2726. Open Date - 04/07/2026. Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled. Open Until Filled
- Yes. Date Position Available
- August 2026. Special Instructions to Applicant
- You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks.

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Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;
Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees. Community Service Leave. Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina. NCFlex
- Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more. 12 Paid Holidays. Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS). Optional Supplemental Plans - 401k, 403b, 457b and 457. Employee Assistance Program (EAP).…