Assistant​/Associate Professor, Global Nutrition

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Work type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location: San Luis Obispo
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Faculty - Agriculture

Candidates must have a strong interest in and commitment to teaching and working with students of diverse cultural backgrounds. Their primary teaching contribution will be in Nutrition, with responsibilities for teaching courses within the Nutrition majors. They will also work collaboratively to develop and teach new undergraduate and graduate-level courses in global nutrition. Candidates are expected to demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching, and effective communication and interpersonal skills.

In addition, candidates should be able to provide opportunities for Learn By Doing experiences and undergraduate research related to global nutrition and health. The incumbent will be expected to actively contribute to the Master of Science in Nutrition program through supervising graduate students, participating in team-teaching assignments, and instructing graduate-level courses offered in both in-person and online modalities. Occasional international travel for research and supervision of student experiences in global nutrition and health may also be expected.

The incumbent will be expected to conduct research related to global/international human nutrition. They will be expected to develop a successful research program, obtain external funding, publish in peer-reviewed scientific journals, present research at conferences, and supervise/mentor graduate students. The University and the San Luis Obispo region offer many opportunities for research, including potential collaborations with Cal Poly researchers, the Cal Poly Center for Health Research, local healthcare organizations, and other entities.

Candidates will be considered in the context of their interest and potential to contribute to the Food Science and Nutrition Department, as well as their ability to develop and leverage national and international partnerships to advance global health and nutrition initiatives. The successful candidate will demonstrate the potential to collaborate with FSN faculty and interdisciplinary colleagues to create sustainable global nutrition and health education and experiential learning opportunities that align with Cal Poly’s Learn by Doing mission.

Cal Poly's focus is on undergraduate teaching with an expectation of engaging in research and scholarly activities and service. The incumbent will be expected to contribute to department, college, and university service activities. They will also participate in service to the undergraduate and graduate programs, e.g., curriculum planning, development, and assessment, and active involvement in the MS Nutrition Graduate Group. Expectations also include service to professional organizations.

The ability to be a collaborative team player and to interact well with peers, students, industries, government agencies, and the public is essential.

Grade and salary commensurate with education and experience of the individual selected. Anticipated hiring ranges:

This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal Poly provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities.

Cal Poly complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s…