Assistant Professor in Dietetics and Human Nutrition

University of Kentucky - Lexington, KY

Full-time - Entry Level

Lexington, KY

Educational Services

About the position

The University of Kentucky is seeking a full-time, tenure-eligible Assistant Professor in Dietetics and Human Nutrition. This position focuses on excellence in teaching, mentoring graduate students, and developing a research program in nutrition, particularly in the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases. The role includes a distribution of effort of approximately 60% instruction, 35% research, and 5% service, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2025.

Responsibilities

• Exhibit excellence in classroom instruction at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Mentor graduate student theses and evidence-based projects for students pursuing the MS in Nutrition and Food Systems.
• Support experiential learning opportunities for students, including clinical simulations at the University of Kentucky Healthcare Simulation Center.
• Develop a research program with an emphasis on nutrition in the prevention and treatment of chronic disease, preferably with a clinical focus.
• Support and expand multidisciplinary opportunities with clinicians.
• Contribute to the multi-functional, land-grant mission of the Department through outreach and engagement efforts.

Requirements

• Candidates must hold a terminal degree (PhD, EdD, DCN) in the field of dietetics or human nutrition (or a related field).
• RDN required with licensure, or eligibility for licensure, in Kentucky.
• Evidence related to instruction and mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students is expected.
• Evidence of potential for grantsmanship, publication, and presentations at regional and national conferences should be provided.

Nice-to-haves

• Professional background or experience teaching in clinical nutrition, medical nutrition therapy, counseling, chronic disease management, wellness, and/or sports nutrition is preferred.

Benefits

• Diverse rewards focusing on total wellbeing and career development.
• Generous contributions to employees' retirement plans.
• Medical coverage and life insurance.
• Optional benefits such as dental and vision insurance, additional retirement plans.