AS-28-1 Tenure-Track Assistant/Associate Professor, Nutrition/Food Science

Job Details

School of Arts and Sciences
Department: Nutrition and Food Science
Campus: Byblos/Beirut
Expected start date: Fall 2027

Deadline for applying: Open until filled

Position Summary

The Department of Nutrition and Food Science in the School of Arts and Sciences at the Lebanese American University invites applicants for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor of Nutrition/Food Science. The department is seeking a highly qualified and motivated full-time faculty member who is committed to innovative teaching, research, program development, academic advising and institutional and community service. Prospective candidates must have earned a Ph.D. in Nutrition, Food Science or a closely related field. The successful candidate will have a proven publication track record in top tier journals alongside the ability to attract grant funding and is expected to teach a variety of courses.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in nutrition, dietetics, and/or food science.
• Advise undergraduate and graduate students.
• Supervise theses and capstone projects.
• Build a strong research program and attract external funding.
• Contribute to curriculum development.
• Contribute to the strategic plan of the Department.
• Engage in service to the Department, the School, the University, and the Profession

Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in Nutrition, Food Science or a closely related field from a recognized institution
• Evidence of an established research agenda
• Evidence of full-time, successful university teaching
• Licensed Dietitian (LD) or Registered Dietitian (RD) credential is a plus.