Job Information
Michigan State University(MSU) Assistant Professor-Tenure System in East Lansing, Michigan
Position Summary
The Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition (FSHN) at Michigan State University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month tenure system Assistant Professor position in either community or clinical nutrition with a 50% research, 45% teaching, and 5% service assignment. The position start date is anticipated to be August 16, 2025.
The successful candidate must be a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and is expected to develop a nationally recognized, funded research program. Preference will be given to those with expertise in areas that complement, contribute to, and expand existing faculty expertise and ongoing research programs in the department, college, and university. These areas include community nutrition, clinical nutrition, outcomes research in medical nutrition therapy and/or public health nutrition, theory-based dietary change, nutrition epidemiology, and international nutrition. Excellent collaborative research and partnership opportunities in these areas are available on campus including the medical and nursing colleges, Flint initiatives such as the MSU-Hurley Children's Hospital Pediatric Public Health Institute and Department of Public Health, local hospitals such as the new McLaren Hospital, hospitals across the state such as Henry Ford Health Care System and Corewell Health, and with Michigan governmental health agencies.
The successful candidate is expected to build research collaborations, as appropriate, with colleagues within the FSHN department, other CANR units (e.g., Community Sustainability) and other MSU departments, colleges, and programs (e.g., Pediatrics and Human Development, Epidemiology, Nursing, Medicine, etc.). The successful candidate will be expected to generate support for their research program through federal, state, and industry grants and partnerships. They will be expected to teach in the undergraduate and graduate nutrition programs which might include courses in community nutrition, research methods, nutrition policy, and/or clinical nutrition, and advise graduate students.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Degree
Doctorate -Human Nutrition or closely related field
Minimum Requirements
An earned Ph.D. (in human nutrition, or a closely related field); Registered Dietitian qualification; a demonstrated record of research experience in community or clinical nutrition with evidence of scholarly activities as demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications and research funding. Applicants should be capable of contributing to the teaching mission of the FSHN department.
Desired Qualifications
Desired qualifications: Demonstrated excellence in research and teaching in community or clinical nutrition. Highly qualified candidates will also have post-doctoral experience and a record of funding from national and/or international agencies. Experience in developing interdisciplinary collaborations and stakeholder engagement is also desired.
Required Application Materials
For consideration, upload the following required documents: a) letter of interest that includes qualifications for the position (2-page maximum); b) a statement of research plans (3-page maximum); c) a statement of teaching philosophy (2-page maximum); d) current curriculum vitae; e) a description of how you will contribute to our diversity, equity and inclusion goals (2-page maximum); and f) contact information for three professional references. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Special Instructions
The search committee will begin reviewing applications on January 13, 2025 and continue until a suitable candidate