Assistant​/Associate Professor

Open until filled; for best consideration, submit application materials by December 15th.

A complete application will contain a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts, evidence of CDR credential (if applicable), teaching philosophy, research statement, writing sample (e.g., job market paper, journal article, book chapter, conference paper), statement of ABD status from the major professor (if applicable), other licensures or certifications (if applicable), and contact information for three references that can provide a letter of reference if requested.

Application materials must be submitted electronically.

Assistant/Associate Professor

341000 - Nutrition and Family Sciences

We are excited that you are considering joining the UCA Family—the faculty, staff, students and alumni—who make the University of Central Arkansas a great place to work! At the University of Central Arkansas, we value our employees striving to maintain a work-life balance. We realize that this affects the overall well‑being of employees while learning to prioritize challenging work and the ability to make a difference.

Participation in university‑wide remote work days may be available for certain positions. Training is provided on systems or job‑specific software, and tools are available supporting professional and personal development. The benefits package allows you to customize your benefits to meet your current needs, with the ability to adjust them as your priorities change. This includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, 80% tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a retirement program with university contributions of 10% of employee salary.

Also available are health and wellness incentives, as well as access to sports and cultural activities on campus for the family, free gym membership and equipment rentals.

The University of Central Arkansas Assistant Professor is responsible for teaching, research and service. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy. The position is tenure‑track and a nine‑month appointment.

• Teach in Nutrition & Family Sciences at the undergraduate and/or graduate level. Preference is given for expertise in one or more of the following: foundations of nutrition, community nutrition, nutrition/food science, nutrition, applied statistics, meal management, sports nutrition, metabolic nutrition, current trends in nutrition, nutrition counseling, research in nutrition & family sciences, or clinical nutrition.
• Ability to design and teach online courses, particularly at the graduate level.
• Ability to conduct research and participate in scholarly activities in areas of specialization.
• Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
• Participate in professional service activities for the department, college, university, and professional organizations.

• Knowledge of the organization and administration of higher education.
• Knowledge of state, federal, and university rules, regulations and procedures.
• Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently with common goals as a part of a team.
• Ability to make sound judgments.
• Effective interpersonal communication, writing, and organizational abilities.
• Civility in all interactions.
• Demonstrate effective follow‑up.

• Earned doctorate in nutrition or closely related field at the time of hire required for appointment at the assistant professor level. A completed doctorate is preferred, but ABD will be considered.
• Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate‑level courses in Nutrition & Family Sciences, and evidence of teaching effectiveness and commitment to student learning and development.
• Demonstrated scholarly competence and research productivity.

• Two or more years of experience in higher education.
• Registered Dietitian (RD/ RDN) credential is desirable.
• Record of…