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Meredith College seeks qualified applicants to the position of Assistant Professor in Food and Nutrition. The position is a full-time, tenure-track position that will begin August 1, 2024.

Duties:
Teaching responsibilities include on-campus undergraduate and graduate courses in Food and Nutrition.  Ability to teach a variety of food and nutrition courses at Undergraduate and Graduate levels with expertise in Nutrient Metabolism and/or Principles of Food Science and/or Medical Nutrition Therapy and/or Lifecycle Nutrition and/or Program Planning and Evaluation. Active involvement within department, college, and student advising; scholarship and service to the profession expected. 

Qualifications:
Earned Ph.D. degree in food, nutrition, dietetics, or closely related fields and RD credential required by position start date. Demonstrated or potential for excellence in undergraduate & graduate teaching; experience with on-line instruction desirable. Ability and willingness to provide an inclusive learning environment required. Background in nutrient metabolism, medical nutrition therapy, basic food science, and/or program planning and evaluation preferred.

Application:
Review of applications and nominations will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. To apply: submit your letter of interest, curriculum vita, statement of teaching philosophy and professional goals, copies of all transcripts, and list of references.

The Department of Nutrition, Health and Human Performance (NHHP) is in the School of Education, Health and Human Sciences with majors & minors in Food and Nutrition; Health, Exercise & Sport Sciences; licensure in Physical Education; and an extensive physical education activity service program. NHHP offers M.S. degree in Nutrition with tracks in Dietetics (DPD accredited program) and Community Nutrition, and an accredited Dietetic Internship program.

Required Documents:
- Cover Letter
- Resume/CV
- Teaching Philosophy
- Professional Goals
- Transcripts