Term Assistant or Associate Professor of Dietetics & Nutrition

The University of Alaska Anchorage School of Preventive and Therapeutic Sciences invites applications for a term Assistant or Associate Professor of Dietetics and Nutrition, a full-time, 9‑month faculty position with competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. The Assistant/Associate Professor of Dietetics and Nutrition is responsible for providing high-quality, evidence‑based instruction across the Bachelor of Science (BS) and Master of Science (MS) programs.

This role requires an interdisciplinary approach to healthcare education, bridging foundational nutritional science for undergraduate students with advanced clinical applications for graduate students.

The position requires the candidate to be a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) with experience in clinical nutrition, ambulatory care, or a closely related area. Ideally, the successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years’ recent experience working as an RDN and have the knowledge of contemporary curricular content for the teaching of Dietetics & Nutrition.

Candidates are expected to have teaching (or teaching-related) experience in college-level Dietetics and Nutrition or a related field, including online modalities.

• Acute and/or ambulatory clinical nutrition
• Online course and curriculum development
• Program accreditation
• Nutrition research

• Masters in Dietetics & Nutrition, or related field
• PhD, EdD, or DCN preferred
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and obtain licensure in the state of Alaska upon hire
• Work experience in clinical nutrition, ambulatory care, or closely related area is required

This is a term‑funded, union‑represented, 9‑month per year faculty position complete with a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage.

Salary is based on experience.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Emily Faerber at ecfaerber.

To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

The University of Alaska (UA) is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.

The University of Alaska (UA) reserves the right to require employees to work on-site at the UA facilities. Hybrid and remote work may be approved for employees based in Alaska at the University's discretion. Remote work for employees based outside the State of Alaska may be approved only in exceptional circumstances or when required by the position's job duties.

The University of Alaska is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907‑450‑8200.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.