"Assistant Professor, Department of Health and Exercise Science (R0008127)"

WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY. The Department of Health and Exercise Science invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Nutrition position, effective July 1, 2026

Qualifications: Candidates should possess an earned doctorate (Ph.D. or equivalent) in nutrition or closely related field. Additional experiences may include post-doctoral training; teaching experience at the undergraduate and graduate levels; research experience with demonstrated scholarship via first-authored publications; mentoring undergraduate or graduate students; experience with randomized clinical trial research; and a demonstrated potential for successful extramural funding. Qualified applicants will demonstrate their ability to teach courses, conduct clinical nutrition research, mentor undergraduate students, and contribute to an academic environment that fosters learning and growth for all its stakeholders.

Position Summary: The Department of Health and Exercise Science at Wake Forest University invites applicants for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor with expertise in Health and Exercise Science and emphasis in clinical nutrition research. The position is to begin July 1, 2026. We seek an active scholar with a focused line of research that strives to improve the nutritional health of adults through lifestyle interventions. In addition to teaching the department’s undergraduate Nutrition course, the successful candidate may teach a variety of other Health and Exercise Science courses depending on their expertise, including Human Physiology, Health Statistics, Health Psychology, Epidemiology or Exercise Physiology. Other responsibilities include creating a productive research program of national and international significance; mentoring undergraduate and graduate research projects; academic and career advising of students; and departmental, college, and university service. The successful candidate will: (1) have a teaching load equivalent to two 3-credit courses each semester; (2) serve the department through academic advising and mentoring of undergraduate students; (3) serve as thesis adviser for graduate students; (4) participate in departmental, college, and university service; and (5) conduct independent line of research in the area of clinical nutrition. Tenure-track faculty at Wake Forest are eligible for professional development support, departmental and college travel funds, and course release.

Application Instructions: Interested applicants are invited to submit the following materials through Interfolio or https://hr.wfu.edu/careers/: 1) a cover letter that outlines interest in and qualifications for the position; 2) a CV; 3) a research statement describing plans and potential impact of scholarly pursuits, including collaboration with other department faculty; and 4) a statement that describes the applicant’s approach to teaching and advising students across a wide and varied spectrum of values, identities, skills, and professional ambitions, as well as their experience leading undergraduate courses and any future teaching interests. Copies of graduate transcripts, letters of recommendations, and evidence of teaching experience may be requested as applicants advance in the search process. Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Gary Miller, Chair of the Search Committee, at millergd@wfu.edu or to Wake Forest University Human Resources at askhr@wfu.edu. For full consideration, complete applications should be submitted by December 1, 2025, when review of applications will begin.

Additional Information: The interdisciplinary mission of the Department of Health and Exercise Science at Wake Forest University is to advance the understanding of health and the prevention/treatment of chronic disease and physical disability. We are located on the WFU Reynolda Campus and host approximately 250 undergraduate majors and 16 master’s level graduate students. The department has 9 tenure-track faculty and 7 teaching professionals. The department offers both B.S. and M.S. Degrees in Health and Exercise Science. Additional information about the department can be found at http://hes.wfu.edu/.

About Wake Forest University: Founded in 1834, Wake Forest University is a private, coeducational institution dedicated to academic excellence in liberal arts, graduate, and professional education. With more than 5,400 undergraduates and 3,800 graduate and professional students, Wake Forest is a collegiate university offering a vibrant, intellectual community with a rich cultural life, an impressive array of facilities, and a strong athletics program competing in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). Since its founding, the University has adopted the motto Pro Humanitate, which is exemplified by a deep institutional commitment to public service and engagement with the world. For more information, visit: about.wfu.edu.

Wake Forest University is located in Winston-Salem, a beautiful, mid-sized city centrally in the Piedmont-Triad region of North Carolina. To learn more about Winston-Salem, visit: www.visitwinstonsalem.com.

Equal Opportunity Statement: The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and military or veteran status.

Accommodations for Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact askhr@wfu.edu or (336) 758-4700.