Assistant Professor of Practice, College for Health Community and Policy and Nutrition and Dietetics

Position Information

Assistant Professor of Instruction/Practice

The University of Texas at San Antonio College for Health Community and Policy and Nutrition and Dietetics Program invites applications for the Fixed-Term Track (FTT) Assistant Professor of Practice position.

The University of Texas at San Antonio

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has also been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine.

The College for Health, Community and Policy

UTSA's College for Health, Community and Policy (HCAP) trains students to develop solutions for complex social issues to improve the well-being of our communities. By engaging directly with the City of San Antonio and other key community partners, students and faculty live the college's mission to advance human health every day. The college is comprised of seven academic departments and one program — criminology and criminal justice, kinesiology, nutrition and dietetics, psychology, public administration, public health, social work and sociology and demography — as well as the Center for Applied Community and Policy Research, the Center for Community Based and Applied Health Research, the Institute for Demographic and Socioeconomic Research and the Institute for Health Disparities Research. HCAP includes nearly 200 faculty and 7,000 students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees.

Nutrition and Dietetics Program

The Nutrition and Dietetic Program in the College for Health, Community and Policy at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) houses the Coordinated Program in Dietetics and the Nutrition and Health bachelor's degree. Additionally, the program offers an undergraduate Nutrition for Health Professionals Certificate and a graduate Community Nutrition Certificate.

Salary Range: Starting at $45,050/Annualized, commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications

Position Summary

The Nutrition and Dietetic program is considering applications for a full-time Assistant Professor of Practice to teach for the Coordinated Program in Dietetics and Nutrition and Health bachelor's degree for a period of one year with potential for extension.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nutrition (or related field).
• Teaching experience in post-secondary educational settings.
• This position requires the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching and/or work experiences in the fields of public health nutrition, food production and management, and food science.
• Experience with learning management systems (e.g., Canvas, Blackboard).
• Registered dietitian credential or eligible to take the dietetic registration examination.

Application Process

To apply, applicants must upload the following in a single PDF document:

• A current resume/curriculum vitae (CV)
• Complete contact information for at least three professional references.
• Letter of interest describing the applicant's professional experience, highlighting any work in the nutrient field.
• Teaching statement
• Transcript of highest degree earned.

Posting Close Date: Initial review will begin on 5/22/2026 and will remain open until filled.