Assistant​/Associate Professor, Nutrition Science

Overview

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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.

The candidate will teach Nutrition courses for Nutrition majors, including courses in nutrient metabolism at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and contribute to Learn by Doing experiences and undergraduate research. The incumbent will actively contribute to the Master of Science in Nutrition program by supervising graduate students, participating in team-teaching assignments, and instructing graduate-level courses offered in both in-person and online modalities.

Candidates will be evaluated on their interest and potential to contribute to the Food Science and Nutrition Department.

The incumbent will be expected to conduct research related to human nutrition. Responsibilities include developing a successful research program, obtaining external funding, publishing in peer‑reviewed journals, presenting at conferences, and supervising/mentoring graduate students. The University and the San Luis Obispo region offer opportunities for collaboration with Cal Poly researchers, the Cal Poly Center for Health Research, local healthcare organizations, and other entities.

Cal Poly focuses on undergraduate teaching with an expectation of engaging in research and scholarly activities and service, and the incumbent will contribute to department, college, and university service activities. They will participate in service to undergraduate and graduate programs (e.g., curriculum planning, development, and assessment) and be involved in the MS Nutrition Graduate Group, as well as service to professional organizations.

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

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Earned a doctorate (PhD, DrPH, DSc, DCN, etc.) in Human Nutrition or closely related field. Candidates nearing completion of the doctorate (ABD) may be considered but must provide proof that the doctorate was awarded prior to the start of the appointment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and a strong interest in undergraduate and graduate teaching.
• Demonstrate or show potential for securing external funding and publishing research.
• Demonstrate or show potential for excellence in teaching, effective communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to be a productive team player.
• Demonstrated experience and commitment to student-centered learning and teaching, as well as the ability to collaborate in multidisciplinary settings.
• Experience working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive environment.
• Interact well with peers, students, industry partners, and the general public.
• Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A record of excellence in teaching and research (commensurate with time since degree).
• Experience working collaboratively with industry-relevant partners toward advancing teaching and scholarship.
• A productive record of teaching scholarly activity and student-involved research that would strengthen current department activities.

The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment.

Note:

Cal Poly cannot deny an applicant a position solely or in part due to a criminal conviction history until it has performed an individualized assessment and linked the relevant conviction history with specific job duties in the…