Assistant Professor: Nutrition & Dietetics - SUNY Oneonta (Oneonta NY)
Job Description:
The Department of Human Ecology equips students with the knowledge and skills to address the complex challenges that impact well-being, preparing them for careers that enhance the quality of life across society. As a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Nutrition & Dietetics, starting Fall 2025, you will play a key role in preparing students for success by fostering both academic and personal growth. Expectations include, but are not limited to, teaching, research, student advisement, college service, and continuing professional development.
The Foods and Nutrition programs, housed in the Department of Human Ecology, include an accredited undergraduate Dietetics program, an accredited M.S. - Nutrition and Dietetics program, and a Food Service and Restaurant Administration program. The Department of Human Ecology offers programs in Human Development & Family Studies, Nutrition & Dietetics, Fashion & Textiles, and Food Service & Restaurant Administration. Our mission is to prepare competent professionals capable of developing solutions to the numerous complex issues affecting the well-being of individuals, families, consumers, and communities. To learn more about the University and the Department, please visit https://suny.oneonta.edu/ and https://suny.oneonta.edu/human-ecology.
Duties include but are not limited to:
Teach undergraduate and/or graduate nutrition and dietetic courses and other courses to meet department needs.
Advise and mentor students enrolled in dietetics.
Participate in the development and assessment of nutrition and dietetic programs.
Engage in scholarly, professional, and university activities.
Base Salary: $60,000. SUNY provides comprehensive employee benefit programs designed to help keep our faculty and staff and their families healthy, safe, happy, and productive. Our programs also include a variety of components to help our employees improve the quality and balance of their work and family lives, and to help them prepare for their futures. View benefits information here: https://www.suny.edu/benefits.Required Qualifications:
Registered Dietitian (RD) credential
Doctorate in nutrition or closely related area with significant graduate work in human nutrition. ABD considered; official confirmation of degree conferral by issuing institution by start of employment.
Preferred:
Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate and graduate nutrition and dietetic courses in at least two of these areas:
nutrition, foods, and food service
Dietetics practitioner experience
Familiarity with ACEND accreditation practices, policies, and procedures
Evidence of scholarship and student advisement
Strong written communication and presentation skills
Experience in teaching, mentoring, research, or service with diverse and/or multicultural populations.
Additional Information:
SUNY Oneonta enrolls about 5,500 students who pursue bachelor's or master's degrees or certificates in one of 70-plus academic programs. Known as an exemplary residential campus that values inclusion, service and sustainability, SUNY Oneonta is a nurturing community where students grow intellectually, thrive socially, and live purposefully.
The university is located in the City of Oneonta, nestled in the northern foothills of the Catskill Mountains about a four-hour drive from New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia. With a population just shy of 14,000, Oneonta is one of the 20 Most Picturesque Small Towns in America, according to Microsoft News. The natural beauty of the region is breathtaking year-round. Each season offers outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, boating, swimming, and skiing. Employees give SUNY Oneonta high marks for work/life balance, management, and culture. The university's indeed.com rating is 4.4, with one recent review noting that the people are what make SUNY Oneonta so special.
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Application Instructions:
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