California State University, Fresno
Jordan College of Agricultural Science & Technology
Department of Food Science and Nutrition
http://jcast.fresnostate.edu/
Dietetics and Nutritional Science
Assistant Professor
Tenure Track
Fall 2025 (August 2025)
Position Summary:
The Department of Food Science and Nutrition at California State University, Fresno invites applications from a diverse group of qualified applicants for a tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin August 2025. Teaching responsibilities would include undergraduate and/or graduate courses in the Nutritional Science and Dietetics Program and/or related face to face and online undergraduate and graduate courses in the department. The faculty are expected to provide academic and professional/career advising, supervise research projects, theses, and senior projects for undergraduate and graduate students. The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate excellence in teaching, develop an externally funded research program, involve student participation in their research, and participate in service activities both within and beyond the campus community as well as involvement in professional organizations. The candidate should have an established research interest in dietetics, nutrition science, or related fields and develop a plan for continuation of research.
Our Students: California State University, Fresno is committed to serving our students with a focus on inclusion. Fresno State has been recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI); an Asian American/Native American/Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI); and has been designated to the Community Engagement Classification by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. The university has had a strong history of service and preparation of educators since the institution’s founding as a Normal School in 1911.
Qualifications:
Required Education (from an accredited institution or foreign equivalent.):
- An earned doctorate (Ph.D or related terminal degree) in Dietetics, Nutritional Science, or closely-related disciplines (including but not limited to educational leadership, biology, biochemistry, community nutrition and public health, food service/organizational/healthcare management, or medical/health education) from an accredited institution (or equivalent) is required.
- Applicants nearing completion of the doctorate (ABD) may be considered; however, for appointment, the doctorate must be completed by August 1, 2025.
Required Experience:
- Ability to demonstrate a commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Demonstrate experience in conducting research related to dietetics and human nutritional sciences, community nutrition and public health, human metabolism regulation, epigenetics, gut microbiome, or environmental nutrition. This should include a publication record and a demonstrated ability to secure external research funding.
Preferred Experience:
- Certification as a Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist status from the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
- Demonstrated experience teaching undergraduate and graduate students.
- Experience engaging in service-related activities.
Application Procedures:
For full consideration, complete applications should be submitted by January 13, 2025. Review of applications will begin on January 13, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled.
Note: All positions at Fresno State are subject to funding availability.
To ensure full consideration, applicants should submit all application materials by the full consideration date of January 13, 2025
Apply online at: http://careers.csufresno.edu
Attach the following:
- Letter of interest or cover letter specifically addressing required experience and preferred qualifications
- Current curriculum vitae
- Names and contact information of three professional references
- Statement addressing your commitment to working with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic background
- Unofficial transcripts.
Candidates invited for an on-campus visit must submit by mail/e-mail within the designated deadline the following items. The Search Chair will send information and requests for these items.
- Three current letters of recommendation (dated within 12 months of full consideration date.)
- Official transcripts
Committee Information:
Search Chair: Jamie Levitt, PhD,
Department of Food Science and Nutrition
jlevitt@mail.fresnostate.edu
About Fresno State
California State University, Fresno is an engaged university. We focus on broadening students' intellectual horizons, fostering lifelong learning skills, developing the leaders of tomorrow, promoting community involvement, and instilling an appreciation of world cultures. We nurture cultural competence by celebrating the rich diversity of the campus community and welcoming the participation of all. Members of the University community work effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Fresno State is committed and dedicated to creating a university known for its integrity, civility, equity, respect, and ethical behavior.
The campus is ranked 4th in the nation by The Wall Street Journal.College Pulse Best College in the U.S on Social Mobility ; 22nd in the nation by Washington Monthly; ranked U.S. News & World Report in graduation rate performance for public institutions; and, received a 4.5 start rating on a 5-star scale on Money’s 2024 Best Colleges. Fresno State is one of 25 U.S. colleges and universities to receive the first Carnegie Leadership for Public Purpose classification. The campus is classified as an R2 “Doctoral Universities – High research activities” university per the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education
Tenure-Track Faculty members gain a clear path to tenure through the University's Probationary Plan Process. For additional information, please visit: www.fresnostate.edu/academics/facultyaffairs/procedures/facultyrtp/. We value our commitment to the success of our faculty by providing services from the Center for Faculty Excellence to Research and Sponsored Programs.
Commensurate with education and experience the anticipated hiring range is $7,400-$7,700 per month for Assistant Professor (12 monthly payments per academic year). As a member of the 23-campus CSU System, we offer an extremely competitive benefits package see the CSU Employee Benefits Summary for details about the CSU’s excellent benefits package.
About the College and Department:
The Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology offers high quality undergraduate, graduate and continuing education programs in the departments of agricultural business; animal sciences and agricultural education; food science and nutrition; industrial technology; plant science; and viticulture and enology.
Faculty and students conduct applied research and public service in selected areas Programs combine a science, technology and management focus with experiential learning. The Jordan College maintains an enrollment of approximately 1,700 undergraduate and 100 graduate students from diverse backgrounds up and down the state of California, as well as from nations across the globe. The Department of Food Science and Nutrition prepares students for a wide range of professions in the nutrition field and the food industry, the largest single industry in the United States. The Department of Food Science and Nutrition, situated within JCAST (the College of Agriculture and Science and Technology), is committed to enhancing human health and well-being through the comprehensive exploration of food and nutrition. Our department offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs encompassing Food Science, Culinology, Dietetics, and Human Nutritional Sciences. These programs are designed to provide students with immersive, hands-on training within state-of-the-art facilities. By doing so, students are empowered to create innovative and health-focused food products and solutions.
General
California State University, Fresno, a forward-looking and diverse institution located in California’s central region, is one of 23 campuses in the California State University System. The university is known for its agriculture, reasonable housing costs, cultural diversity, and proximity to Yosemite National Park and the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The campus of Fresno State sits in the San Joaquin Valley, a land rich in the traditions and representation of Native American peoples and cultures.
Territorial Acknowledgement:
The Fresno State campus sits in the midst of the San Joaquin Valley, a valley rich in the traditions and representation of Native American peoples and cultures. We are grateful to be in the traditional homelands of the Yokuts and Mono peoples, whose diverse tribal communities share stewardship over this land.
Other Campus Information:
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A background check (including criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily for this position. Any offer of employment may be withdrawn, or employment may be terminated based upon the results of the background investigation.
The person holding this position is considered a "limited reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment. You can obtain a copy of this Executive order by accessing the following website: http://www.calstate.edu/eo/EO-1083.html.
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