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The California State University

Assistant Professor of Nutrition and Dietetics

The California State University, Long Beach, California, us, 90899


Assistant Professor of Nutrition and Dietetics

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Job no:

541492Work type:

Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-TrackLocation:

Long BeachCategories:

Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Faculty - Family/Consumer Sciences

Position : Assistant Professor of Nutrition and DieteticsEffective Date:

August 18, 2025 (Fall Semester)Salary:

The Assistant Professor (Academic Year) classification salary range is $71,100 - $151,128/per year. The anticipated hiring range is $94,000 to 97,000 annually. Salary offered is commensurate with qualifications and experience.Application Deadline : Review of applications to begin August 30, 2024. Position opened until filled (or recruitment canceled).California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI). It also earned the prestigious Seal of Excelencia in 2023. CSULB is committed to serving diverse students and has established and actively supports initiatives to promote student success.The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) at CSULB is recruiting an Assistant Professor of Nutrition and Dietetics with a preferred emphasis in clinical nutrition. This position is an academic year (9-month) position. The mission of FCS is to prepare leaders for the family and consumer sciences professions, of which nutrition is one.Required Qualifications:Ph.D. in nutrition, clinical nutrition, public health, or a related field (e.g., education, psychology, biology, etc.) or official certification to complete the doctoral degree by August 1, 2025.Demonstrated teaching effectiveness at the college levelDemonstrated potential for successfully conducting researchDemonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population, including Black/African American, Latine/x, Native American/Indigenous, low-income, first-generation, and minoritized studentsPreferred Qualifications:Experience successfully working with populations demographically and/or socioeconomically similar to the CSULB student bodyPractice experience as a registered dietitian nutritionist in a clinical, food service, or community settingActive involvement in professional societies or service related to nutrition and dieteticsExperience in mentoring or advising undergraduate and graduate studentsEvidence of communication skills, collegiality, and leadership consistent with the mission and goals of the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences.Demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence via training and/or application of pedagogical best practicesEvidence of expertise in one or more of the following: clinical nutrition, food service, management, or community nutritionExperience mentoring or supporting students with minoritized identities or experience using inclusive and culturally relevant teaching strategies in a diverse classroomDuties:Teach and develop undergraduate and graduate level courses within the bachelor’s degree program in Nutrition and Food Science as well as the ACEND-Accredited Graduate Program in Applied Nutrition and Dietetics.Develop courses within the Nutrition area based upon their area(s) of expertise.Produce and develop a record of research/scholarly activities leading to publications.Supervise graduate students for their research projects.Engage in collaborative projects within and outside of the university and community.Mentor and advise prospective and current students at the undergraduate and graduate levels.Seek and apply for external funding to support research agenda.Participate in committee service.Active participation in Nutrition professional societies at the local and national levels.Participate in service to the department, college, university, and community.CSULB seeks to recruit faculty who support the University’s commitment to the academic success of all students, including students of color and students with disabilities.How to Apply - Required Documentation:An Equity and Diversity Statement about your teaching or other experiences.Letter of application addressing the required and preferred qualifications.CV (include a section on Courses Prepared to Teach).Teaching Philosophy Statement.Evidence of current Registered Dietitian (RD)/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential.Names and contact information for three references.How to Apply:

Click Apply Now icon to complete the CSULB online application.Requests for information and process should be addressed to:Dr. Virginia Gray, PhD, RD, Department ChairCalifornia State University, Long BeachDepartment of Family and Consumer Sciences1250 Bellflower BoulevardLong Beach, CA 90840-0501CSULB is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can learn, live, and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility, and respect.Advertised:

Jul 26 2024 Pacific Daylight TimeApplications close:

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