Assistant/Associate Professor of Nutrition (Tenure Track)

Position Overview

Position Details:

Posting Number : F00438P

Classification Title : Open Rank Tenure-Track Faculty

Position Title : Assistant/Associate Professor of Nutrition (Tenure Track)

Department : Nutrition

College : Byrdine F. Lewis College of Nursing and Health Professions

Campus : Atlanta

Position Type : Full Time Faculty

Posting Type : Internal/External

Number of Vacancies : 1

Desired Start Date : 08/01/2026

Open Date : 11/20/2025

Open Until Filled : Yes

Responsibilities

• Develop a nationally recognized, externally funded research program.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Mentor graduate students.
• Contribute to departmental, college, university, and professional service.

Required Experience

For Associate Professor rank: At least 7 years of prior academic experience with a strong record of research productivity, including publications in top‑tier journals and successful grantmanship.

Required Education

Earned doctorate in Nutrition or a related discipline with an emphasis on human health.

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

• Evidence of research productivity in areas such as chronic disease prevention/treatment, lifecycle nutrition, international nutrition, community nutrition, informatics, public health, or sports nutrition.
• Experience teaching nutrition‑related courses at the college level.
• Experience mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.
• Experience working with accredited programs in nutrition and dietetics.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) credential with eligibility for licensure in Georgia.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in diverse instructional methods.
• Excellent organizational and technological skills.
• Attention to detail and demonstrated expertise in instructional technology.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Pre-Employment Requirements

A criminal background check and official transcripts are required.

Work Hours

Flexible Schedule

University Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday; 8:30am – 5:15pm

Salary and Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package based on credentials and experience.

Contact Information

Search Chair: Rafaela Feresin,

Departmental contact: Mariquez Adams,

Equal Opportunity Statement

Georgia State University is an equal opportunity employer with regard to veterans and individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or protected veteran status.