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Title: Assistant/Associate Professor, Food & Nutrition

Position Type: Fulltime Faculty

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 23R000 - College of Ed & Appl Human Sciences

Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule Type:  Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)

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Posted Salary Grade: Faculty Full Time - 01

Retirement:   KTRS 

Contact Person: Dr. Rachel Harrington

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Department of Applied Human Sciences at Eastern Kentucky University seeks a nine-month tenure-track faculty member at the rank of assistant or associate professor for Academic Year 2026-2027. Applicants should hold an earned Ph.D. in nutrition, food sciences, or a related field from an accredited institution at the time of appointment. ABD applicants may be considered with evidence of a scheduled doctoral defense that occurs no later than May prior to a Fall appointment. A Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) is preferred. The position begins August 2026.

The position serves the bachelor’s degree Food and Nutrition program. The ideal candidate will be an RDN with successful work experience in the field of dietetics. The committee also seeks candidates with evidence of prior experience in teaching. The search committee is especially interested in candidates with applied experience and flexibility in areas of instruction.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in a 4/4 annual teaching load in both concentrations of the Food and Nutrition program: Dietetics and Culinary Nutrition & Food Management. Courses may include, but are not limited to: Medical Nutrition Therapy, Human Nutrition, Community Nutrition, Experimental Foods, and Food Preparation & Composition. The successful candidate will also maintain scholarly engagement and service to the university, community, and profession.

The University places a high priority on being leaders in the responsible use of artificial intelligence and in building such capacity in our students. The successful candidate will demonstrate knowledge of artificial intelligence pertinent to the discipline and/or a willingness to pursue professional development to acquire such expertise.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Applicants should hold an earned Ph.D. in nutrition, food sciences, or a related field from an accredited institution at the time of appointment. ABD applicants may be considered with evidence of a scheduled doctoral defense that occurs no later than May prior to a Fall appointment.

Experience:

Licensure & Certifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

-Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with successful work experience in the field of dietetics.
- Prior experience in teaching.

Job Duties:

• 80% - Teaching undergraduate courses in a 4/4 annual teaching load in two concentrations of the Food and Nutrition program: Dietetics and Culinary Nutrition & Food Management. - (Essential)
• 10% - Scholarly engagement. - (Essential)
• 10% - Service to the university, community, & profession. - (Essential)

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source: Institutional

Open Until Filled: Yes

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EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.