Assistant/Associate Professor, Food & Nutrition

Job description

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) Hours Per Week: Additional Schedule Details: 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...