"Assistant Professor of Foods & Nutrition, School of Health Science & Wellness"

Assistant Professor of Foods & Nutrition, School of Health Science & Wellness

Company: Northwest Missouri State University

Job Location:

Category: Nutrition and Dietetics

Type: Full-Time

EMPLOYMENT TERMS: 9-month position, tenure-track available with Doctorate degree

PRIMARY DUTY: This position offers a dynamic opportunity to teach foods and nutrition courses in face-to-face, online, and hybrid formats at the undergraduate and graduate level. Specific teaching assignments will be determined based on the expertise of the candidate but typically include courses such as Nutrition and Diet Behavior, Community Nutrition, Lifespan Nutrition, Food Science, Trends and Issues in Nutrition (grad), or Global Nutrition (grad). The position also includes coordination and student advisement for Northwest’s online MS in Nutrition program, participation in other service and professional development activities, and collaboration with faculty to ensure the Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) maintains an exceptional level of quality and adheres to ACEND accreditation requirements. Successful completion of research or other forms of professional scholarship is required as well.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Teach a 4/4 load with release time granted at designated enrollment/advisement levels.
2. Engage in scholarly activity in a manner consistent with expectations described in faculty handbook.
3. Engage in service activities in a manner consistent with expectations described in the faculty handbook.
4. Support ACEND standards and associated accreditation requirements.
5. Maintain appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics.
6. Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Doctorate in nutrition or a closely related field; At least 18 graduate credits in nutrition or food sciences at the graduate level (Master’s or Doctorate); ABD candidates will be considered

Experience: Successful teaching experience at the college level

Skills: Ability to achieve successful classroom management and instruction, curriculum development, student advisement, scholarship production, and successful application of Learning Management Systems and other education-related technologies

WORKING CONDITIONS: Typical classroom and office conditions with weekly office hours and regular meeting attendance required

EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS USED: Faculty are issued a personal laptop. Typical teaching tools in a classroom environment. Classrooms are technology enhanced with document stations, video equipment, Canvas LMS and other academic tools and technologies.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Typical office environment; Ability to complete teaching, scholarship, service, and professional development functions

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until the position is filled

DATE AVAILABLE: August 2026

TO APPLY: Please fill out a Northwest application online by clicking https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/nwmissouri to reach our employment opportunities listing. You will also need to submit a cover letter, resume, and the contact information for three references in order for your application materials to be complete. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at 660-562-1121 or email ewilmes@nwmissouri.edu for more information.

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