"Assistant/Associate Professor of Nutrition (Tenure Track)"

Job Details

Position Details

Position Information

Posting Number
F00438P

Classification Title
Open Rank Tenure-Track Faculty

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

GSU Information
Georgia State University is a national model for innovation and opening opportunities for all, among the top five most innovative by U.S. News & World Report, ranked 1st among public universities in undergraduate teaching, the number 1 nonprofit university to award bachelor’s degrees to African American students, 4th in the country for its first-year student experience, and highly ranked for enabling the social and economic mobility of its students. Among the most diverse universities in the nation, Georgia State opens global perspectives as the number 1 U.S. public university sending African American students to study abroad.

A regional gateway to higher education, the five suburban Perimeter College campuses provide more than 30 associate degree pathways. The downtown Atlanta campus offers more than 250 degree programs in 100 fields of study at the undergraduate, graduate and first-professional degree levels.

With five university-wide research centers and numerous centers and institutes at the college and school levels, Georgia State’s interdisciplinary, dynamic and productive research enterprises address major health and societal challenges. It is one of only 146 universities with an R1 designation from the Carnegie Foundation, an honor reserved for the nation’s most active research institutions. Outgoing research expenditures have doubled in the last decade and topped $1.2 billion over the last six years, an indication of the University’s rapid research growth.

Georgia State is vital to the regional economy, with a more than $2.9 billion economic impact, and is also a vital part of Atlanta’s vibrant arts and entertainment community, with highly regarded programs in music, art, creative writing and film, the Rialto Center for the Arts, and the Creative Media Industries Institute that contributes to innovation and the workforce for interactive media and media entrepreneurship.

General information on faculty roles and responsibilities can be obtained from the Faculty Handbook https://faculty.gsu.edu/faculty-handbook/ and the Office of Faculty Affairs website https://faculty.gsu.edu/. All faculty at Georgia State are, as part of their essential job duties, expected to: (1) be physically present on-campus as needed to contribute to Georgia State’s in-person educational experience, and (2) be able to teach in each of the following instructional modalities – in-person, online, or blended/hybrid – as determined by their Department Chair or Dean.

Department
Nutrition

College
Byrdine F. Lewis College of Nursing and Health Professions

Campus
Atlanta

Position Type
Full Time Faculty

Posting Type
Internal/External

About the Department

The Department offers a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition, a Health Coaching Certificate, a fully accredited Coordinated Program at the master’s level, an MS/ DPD, an MS in Health Sciences with a concentration in Nutrition, a PhD in Health Sciences with a concentration in Nutrition, and a PhD in Chemistry with a concentration in Nutritional Sciences. The Department includes 10 full-time faculty and several part-time faculty and staff, fostering a collaborative and productive research environment. Faculty research is supported by funding from NIH, USDA, commodity boards, and industry. The Department maintains over 50 agreements for pre-professional practice experiences with hospitals, community/government agencies, and private organizations. Opportunities exist for joint appointments in units such as Biology, Chemistry, Kinesiology and Health, and Public Health.

Position Description

The Department of Nutrition invites applications for a 9-month, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. The successful candidate will be expected to:

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

Required Experience

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 grantsmanship.

Required Education

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

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

• 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

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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

Pre-Employment Requirements

A criminal background check and official transcripts are required.

Work Hours

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

Salary
Competitive salary and benefits package based on credentials and experience are offered.

Search Chair Contact info
Rafaela Feresin; rferesin@gsu.edu

Departmental contact for assistance
Mariquez Adams; madams32@gsu.edu

Number of Vacancies
1

Desired Start Date
08/01/2026

Open Date
11/20/2025

Review of Applications Begins
12/01/2025

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions Summary
Apply at:
https://facultycareers.gsu.edu/postings/6416