Assistant​/Associate Professor, Nutrition Science

Assistant/Associate Professor, Nutrition Science

Job No: 552670

Work Type:
Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track

Location:

Central California:
San Luis Obispo

Categories:
Bargaining Unit:
Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association;
Appointment Type:
Tenured/Tenure-Track;
Time Basis:
Full Time;
Job Search Category/Discipline:
Faculty - Agriculture

The Food Science and Nutrition Department in the College of Agriculture, Food, and Environmental Sciences at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA, is seeking a full-time, academic year, tenure‑track Assistant or Associate Professor of Nutrition Science starting August 17, 2026. Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

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 courses for Nutrition majors, including courses in nutrient metabolism at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Candidates are expected to demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching, effective communication, and interpersonal skills. In addition, candidates should be able to provide opportunities for Learn by Doing experiences and undergraduate research.

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.

The incumbent will be expected to conduct research related to 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.

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:

• Assistant Professor: $90,
• Associate Professor: $,720

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, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209, and other applicable state and federal anti‑discrimination laws. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

• Earned a doctorate (PhD, DrPH, DSc, DCN, etc.) in Human Nutrition or a closely related…