Assistant/Associate Professor of Nutrition (Tenure Track)

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The Department offers a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition, a Health Coaching Certificate, a fully accredited Coordinated Program at the master's level, an MS/ DPD, an MS in Health Sciences with a concentration in Nutrition, a PhD in Health Sciences with a concentration in Nutrition, and a PhD in Chemistry with a concentration in Nutritional Sciences. The Department includes 10 full-time faculty and several part-time faculty and staff, fostering a collaborative and productive research environment. Faculty research is supported by funding from NIH, USDA, commodity boards, and industry. The Department maintains over 50 agreements for pre-professional practice experiences with hospitals, community/government agencies, and private organizations. Opportunities exist for joint appointments in units such as Biology, Chemistry, Kinesiology and Health, and Public Health.

The Department of Nutrition invites applications for a 9-month, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. The successful candidate will be expected to:

For Associate Professor rank: At least 7 years of prior academic experience with a strong record of research productivity, including publications in top-tier journals and successful grantsmanship.

Earned doctorate in Nutrition or a related discipline with an emphasis on human health.

A criminal background check and official transcripts are required.

Flexible Schedule
University Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday; 8:30am - 5:15pm

Rafaela Feresin; rferesin@gsu.edu

Mariquez Adams; madams32@gsu.edu

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