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Assistant Professor, Clinical, Nutrition Sciences, Human Sciences and Design

Position Number: 6420845
Location: Waco, TX
Position Type: Health - Nutrition & Dietetics

Assistant Professor, Clinical, Nutrition Sciences, Human Sciences and Design
Human Sciences and Design

Location: Waco, Texas
Open Date: Jul 29, 2025
Deadline: Oct 01, 2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description:
Responsibilities of the individual who holds this position will include teaching undergraduate courses in subjects such as food service management, food production, food science, and basic and/or advanced nutrition. These courses support the undergraduate degree in Nutrition Sciences. Academic advising of undergraduate students, collaborations with nutrition and health-related agencies, active participation in organizations for food/nutrition professionals are expected for this position, as well as provision of service to the university, community and profession. Lastly, research opportunities may exist, but the primary role of this position is teaching.

As a Christian university, Baylor seeks faculty who have an active Christian or Jewish faith and who will support its mission by fostering academic excellence within a caring, faith-informed community.

About Baylor University: Baylor University is located in Waco, Texas and is the oldest college in the state. It has a diverse student population of 21,000 and is recognized as one of the top universities in the nation, achieving R1 institution status by the Carnegie Classification in January 2022. Baylor also made it to the honor roll of "Great Colleges to Work For" from The Chronicle of Higher Education. It offers competitive salaries and benefits, allowing faculty and staff to live in one of the fastest-growing parts of the state. Baylor's new strategic plan, Baylor in Deeds, guides the University as it continues to fulfill its mission of educating men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community.

Qualifications:
Outstanding candidates are invited to apply for a clinical faculty position in Nutrition Sciences. This is a collaborative role that involves working closely with colleagues and students and contributing to a supportive, communicative, and collegial academic environment. Candidates for the clinical position must meet the following required qualifications:

Earned a Master's degree or higher in Nutrition or a related field.
Registered Dietitian/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.
Experience teaching in nutrition or nutrition focused topics such as nutrition education, food service management or food science.
Demonstrated ability to articulate the intersections of faith and learning.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Nutrition or closely related field.
Evidence of successful teaching experience in higher education.
Proficiency with food preparation equipment and food sensory testing.
Experience in conducting nutrition-focused research.
Professional experience in the nutrition or healthcare industry.
Evidence of conducting nutrition focused research with a record of publications.

Application Instructions:
To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/170652

Applicants will submit

1) formal letter of application (specifically address how you, the applicant, meet qualifications and can fulfill responsibilities);

2) full curriculum vitae;

3) copy of transcript of the highest degree earned (official transcripts are required by Human Resources) and CDR verification;

4) contact information for three references;

5) Religious Affiliation Form. You will be asked to provide your denominational affiliation and a description of your activities and involvement with your current congregation or synagogue.

All required materials must be submitted through Interfolio. If you have questions, contact Dr. LesLee Funderburk, Search Committee Chair, at Leslee_Funderburk@baylor.edu or 254-710-7318.

Baylor University, a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor complies with statutory Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity requirements. Baylor's full official Notice of Non-Discrimination may be read online.