Job Details
Posting Number: F2834P
Working Title: Associate Professor of Nutritional Sciences and Nursing
Department: FACS-Nutritional Sciences
About the University of Georgia
Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.
About the College/Unit/Department
The Victoria Kay Ivester School of Nursing at the University of Georgia is a new academic school established to advance nursing education, research, practice, and service while helping address the health and healthcare workforce needs of Georgia and beyond. As part of Georgia’s flagship land-grant university, the Ivester School of Nursing is building a community of nurse educators, clinicians, scientists, and leaders committed to preparing an exceptionally qualified nursing workforce and generating knowledge that improves health and healthcare. The School’s mission emphasizes innovative teaching, scholarly inquiry, clinical excellence, and statewide service, with particular attention to the needs of rural, underserved, and rapidly growing communities.
The Ivester School of Nursing will welcome its inaugural students into nursing coursework in fall 2027 and is developing undergraduate and future graduate programs designed to prepare nurses, advanced practice nurses, educators, and scientists. A new School of Nursing building is planned for the UGA Health Sciences Campus, providing a future home for nursing education, simulation, research, and collaboration. The School is intentionally building a strong research enterprise, with tenure-track faculty expected to develop sustained programs of externally funded research and clinical faculty contributing scholarship in education, practice, quality improvement, and implementation.
The College of Family and Consumer Sciences is committed to student success, holistic development and inclusive perspective taking. FACS develops leaders who focus on the science and art of helping individuals live well in a complex society. The Department of Nutritional Sciences is one of four departments in the College. The Department has 21 full-time and 3 part-time faculty, 408 undergraduate students majoring in Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics, as well as, 31 graduate students in the PhD and MS thesis graduate degree programs and 58 in the non-thesis MS degree programs including the on-line MS program in Community Nutrition.
The Department of Nutritional Sciences has strong ties and opportunities for interdisciplinary research programs with Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Genetics, Animal and Dairy Sciences, Kinesiology, Pharmacy, Food Science and Technology, Public Health, Veterinary Medicine, Gerontology, Psychology, the Biomedical and Health Sciences Institute and others. The University of Georgia is one of four institutions participating in the NIH-funded Georgia Clinical & Translational Alliance which leverages complementary strengths to accelerate clinical and translational research. The Clinical and Translational Research Unit (CTRU) located on the UGA Health Sciences Campus, supports investigators to conduct clinical and translational studies. In addition, health-related programing is disseminated and community-based participatory research is conduced though UGA Cooperative Extension. Department-based specialists in cooperation with county-based agents extend lifelong learning to the people of Georgia through research-based education on issues related to food and health, money, family and home. FACS Extension helps to improve the health of Georgians.
College/Unit/Department website: https://www.fcs.uga.edu/
Posting Type: External
Retirement Plan: TRS or ORP
Employment Type: Employee
Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible
Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications
Anticipated Start Date: 08/01/2027
Job Posting Date: 10/07/2026
Open until filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Full consideration will be given to applications received by December 1, 2026. The application packet must include a cover letter of interest that details how the applicant’s credentials and experience meet the teaching and research needs of the position as well as responsibilities and qualifications detailed in the posting; a current curriculum vitae; and contact information for three references. References will not be contacted without further correspondence with the applicant.
Confidential requests for information may be directed to:
Ali Berg, PhD
Professor of Nutritional Sciences
Chair, Search Committee
Department of Nutritional Sciences
The University of Georgia
280 Dawson Hall
Athens, GA 30602
[contact details available in the full listing].
Information regarding fringe benefits may be viewed at http://www.hr.uga.edu.
Location of Vacancy: Athens Area
EEO Statement
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ([contact details available in the full listing]).
USG Core Values Statement
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy [contact details available in the full listing].
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 06.05 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.
Classification Title: Associate Professor
Faculty Rank: Associate Professor
Contract Type: Academic (9 mo.)
Tenure Status: Tenure Track
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must hold an earned doctoral degree in nutrition or a related scientific field.
Position Summary
Associate Professor of Nutritional Sciences and Nursing (45% Research, 50% Teaching, 5% Service), 9-month academic year tenure-track appointment with a joint appointment in the Department of Nutritional Sciences in the College of Family and Consumer Sciences (60% appointment) and the Victoria Key Ivestor School of Nursing (40% appointment).
Responsibilities Include
- Develop a nationally recognized and externally-funded program focused on the role of nutrition and/or nutritional interventions in the prevention and management of chronic disease, including cardiovascular disease, cancer, stroke, diabetes, or other diet-related chronic diseases;
- Direct and support research programs of PhD- and MS-level students;
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in nutritional sciences both in the College of Family and Consumer Sciences and in the School of Nursing;
- Engage in collaborative and interdisciplinary research with faculty in the Department of Nutritional Sciences in the College of Family and Consumer Sciences and the School of Nursing, as well as other UGA departments/colleges;
- Contribute to activities that serve the department, college, school, university, the public and the profession.
Additional Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates should have attained tenure at a comparable university or have at least four years of experience at the Assistant Professor rank; demonstrate scholarly competence and research productivity in chronic disease prevention research as evidenced by a high quality research publication record and a record of success with external funding; and demonstrate clear and convincing evidence of emerging stature as a regional or national authority as appropriate for the position. To be eligible for tenure on appointment, candidates must be appointed as an Associate Professor, have been tenured at a prior institution, and bring a demonstrably national reputation to the institution. Any request for tenure upon appointment must be approved before hire.
Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates credentialed as a registered dietitian nutritionist by the Commission on Dietetics are preferred.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
Candidates must show evidence of strong written and verbal communication skills.
Is this a Position of Trust?: No
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?: No
Does this position require a P-Card?: No
Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?: No
Is driving a responsibility of this position?: No
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?: No
Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications): No
Credit and P-Card policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.
