SUNY Oneonta - Oneonta, NY
posted 15 days ago
About the position
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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Requirements
- 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.
Nice-to-haves
- 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.
Benefits
- Comprehensive employee benefit programs designed to help keep our faculty and staff and their families healthy, safe, happy, and productive.
- Programs to help employees improve the quality and balance of their work and family lives.
- Programs to help employees prepare for their futures.
