"Assistant Professor, Nutrition and Dietetics - State University Faculty (AA27051)"

Position Details

Posted: 14-Feb-26

Location: Mankato, Minnesota

Salary Range: Assistant Professor: $64,963 - $188,620

Salary Type: Depends on qualifications

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin on March 5, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.

Position: Tenure-Track (Probationary*)

Job Description

The department of Family Consumer Science at Minnesota State University, Mankato invites applications for a probationary, Assistant or Associate Professor beginning August 15, 2026. This position requires teaching and advising to support the undergraduate and graduate programs in Nutrition and Dietetics. This position requires active engagement in scholarship, advising of students, continuing preparation, and service to the University, community and discipline.

A typical faculty workload responsibility may include up to twenty four (24) credits of instruction per academic year. The successful candidate may need to teach in other areas as assigned and qualified. May be expected to develop and deliver face-to-face, hybrid, and on-line instruction at the Mankato campus, online, and/or at the university’s additional locations, as assigned.

The successful candidate will collaborate with colleagues in curriculum design, instruction and evaluation, conduct research productively and mentor students in research, help create innovative strategies for student recruitment, retention, and completion, and may be expected to develop external grant funding opportunities.

All faculty members are expected to engage in scholarly or creative activity or research, in continuing preparation and study, in contributing to student growth and development, and in providing service to the university and community (See Article 22 and Appendix G of the IFO Master Agreement).

The successful candidate will advise undergraduate majors in the Nutrition and Dietetics major or the Food and Nutrition minor. This position will supervise/advise graduate students in the Masters in Dietetics coordinated Future Education Model Graduate Program.

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching undergraduate courses in Foods, Nutrition and Dietetics. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching graduate courses in Foods, Nutrition and Dietetics. The successful candidate will have expertise in the area of Foods, Nutrition or Dietetics.

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from a wide range of diverse backgrounds and to foster a professional environment that is inclusive, respectful, and equitable for all.
• Master’s degree or higher in Nutrition or Dietetics or a related field. (Conferred on an official transcript at the time of application.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience fostering an inclusive, equitable, and respectful environment while working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Doctorate or terminal degree in Nutrition or Dietetics or a related field.
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or ability to become an RDN prior to August 15, 2026.
• Work experience as a Dietitian or in the nutrition field.
• College or University teaching experience in nutrition or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated training and experience appropriate to teach applied courses at the graduate level.
• Experience with advising and mentoring graduate and undergraduate students.
• Evidence of scholarly activity, including publications and/or professional presentations.

Application Procedures

A complete online application will include the following attachments. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the search committee.

• Cover Letter
• Non-Photo Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Contact Information for three (3) references
• Unofficial Transcript(s) of your highest completed degree
• A brief (no more than one-page) response to the following: Provide a specific example from your professional or academic experience that demonstrates your ability to work effectively with individuals from a wide range of diverse backgrounds. In your response, describe the actions you took to foster an environment that was inclusive, respectful, and equitable for all. What was the outcome, and what did you learn from the experience?
• A one (1) page statement of your teaching philosophy
• A one (1) page statement of your research/scholarly interests
• Evidence of RDN status and state licensure if applicable.

Contact Information

Emma Smith, MS, RD, LD
Search Chair
WC B117
Minnesota State University Mankato
Mankato MN 56001
Phone: 507-389-2004
TTY: 800-627-3529 or 711
Email: emma.smith.7@mnsu.edu