Assistant/Associate Professor in Nutritional Sciences

Auburn University invites applications for a tenure track Assistant or Associate Professor position in the Department of Nutritional Sciences with a focus on applied and/or translational research related to basic human nutrition, applied human nutrition and/or food systems. The successful candidate will be expected to establish and maintain collaborative relationships within the department and college and with other campus partners such as Extension, Hunger Solutions Institute, Food Safety, and the College of Agriculture.

SETTING: The Department of Nutritional Sciences employs 11 faculty members and is affiliated with the College of Human Sciences. The department offers a baccalaureate degree with program options in Nutrition Science, Dietetics, and Wellness, and a master's, and doctoral degree programs in Nutrition. Opportunities to engage in collaborative research include other departments in The College of Human Sciences, Hunger Solutions Institute, The College of Agriculture, Alabama Cooperative Extension System, Auburn University Boshell Diabetes and Metabolic Disease Research Program, East Alabama Health, and the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine ( VCOM). More information about the department can be found at http://humsci.auburn.edu/nutrition/.

Auburn University is an R1 University and one of the nation's premier land, sea and space grant institutions. It maintains high levels of research activity and high standards for teaching excellence. Its 2023 enrollment of 33,015 students includes 26,874 undergraduates and 6,141 graduate and professional students. Organized into 12 academic colleges and schools, Auburn's 1,435 faculty members offer more than 200 educational programs. Auburn University is ranked in the top 50 public universities in the country for its undergraduate programs. Auburn is a one-hour drive from Montgomery, Alabama, 1.5 hours from the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, and about four hours from Gulf Coast beaches. Auburn University is understanding of and sensitive to family needs of faculty, including dual-career couples http://www.auburn.edu/academic/provost/facultyjobs/

Education:
Terminal degree in a discipline that supports the primary function of the position in addition to successful completion of 18 or more graduate credit hours of coursework in Nutrition or Nutrition Sciences by the time employment begins.
Experience:
Demonstrated experience in applied and/or translational research.
Track record of research and scholarly publications commensurate with the level of appointment. Experience in securing external funding is commensurate with the level of appointment. Experience in teaching in one of the areas listed above and curriculum development is an asset.

Skills and Abilities:
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, students, and external partners.
Ability to advise and mentor both undergraduate and graduate students.
Proficiency in using technology for teaching and research.

Interested candidates should submit the following:

Applicants should apply via the online system at the following link:
https://www.auemployment.com/postings/49658

Please contact the Department Head for any questions or details specific to the position ( elaine.molaison@auburn.edu), and reach out to the Search Committee Chair for information regarding the application process ( mwg0006@auburn.edu).

Start Date: August 1, 2025

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