Assistant Professor and Extension Public Health Nutrition Specialist
Assistant Professor and Extension Public Health Nutrition Specialist
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$ 52160 - 69545
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Job Description
Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
July 30 2025If a date is not listed above review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
Available Title(s):
270-NNFACULTY - Assistant ProfessorBusiness Title:
Assistant Professor and Extension Public Health Nutrition SpecialistEmployee Type:
FacultyPosition Term:
Position Details:
The Opportunity:
This faculty position provides strategic leadership operational input and subject matter expertise to inform nutrition and health promotion initiatives including those focused on limited-resource populations throughout Washington State. The candidate will join the statewide Youth and Families Program Unit team integrating community-based Extension programming with applied research related to nutrition and food safety individual and family development and health wellness and prevention.
Line of Responsibility: This position is responsible to the Extension Youth and Families Program Unit Director and works collaboratively with Extension faculty and staff across the state and with WSU public health faculty and staff across the state.
Responsibilities:
Provide subject-matter Provide subject-matter expertise to inform in the vision planning and development of WSU Extension Nutrition and Health Promotion Programs in collaboration with program leaders funders county directors extension faculty and key stakeholders. This includes conducting and utilizing original and applied research to shape the development evaluation and direction of programs.
The successful candidate will accomplish the following while demonstrating a commitment to access opportunity and inclusion that is a primary consideration and woven throughout their work:
Team Building & Collaboration
Establish and lead the WSU Extension Nutrition Team by uniting faculty staff and stakeholders in program implementation and applied research.
Promote cross-sector collaboration to align goals foster innovation and enhance statewide impact.
Research & Program Development
Develop a robust applied research agenda in healthy eating active living and health promotion targeting individuals from all socioeconomic backgrounds.
Translate research into evidence-based programming and policy systems and environmental (PSE) improvements.
Grant Management & Resource Development
Secure external funding to expand and sustain nutrition and health programming through grant writing and donor engagement.
Community Engagement & Equity
Address health disparities by centering the needs of limited-resource individuals and families.
Build strategic partnerships with communities tribal nations government agencies and academic units to promote equity inclusion and access.
University Service & Scholarship
Participate in the academic and service mission of WSUs College of Agricultural Human and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS) and the Extension Youth and Families Unit.
Disseminate findings through peer-reviewed publications Extension materials and scholarly presentations.
Additional Information:
Annual Salary:
9 Month Salary: $52160 - $69545
Summer Salary: $11591 - $15455 2 months
Total Salary: $63751 - $85000 Commensurate with experience and qualifications
In accordance with RCW 49.58.110 the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidates current experience education skills and abilities related to the position.
Benefits:WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical dental life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for Faculty please review thesummary of benefits for WSU FacultyandTotal Compensation
Required Qualifications:
Earned masters degree in nutrition dietetics prevention science public health social work nursing family and consumer sciences human development or other related field by the time of hire.
Two years of experience in nutrition health or wellness programming for the general public or individuals from limited resource populations (e.g. federal and state programs such as EFNEP SNAP-Ed Head Start ECAP).
Experience working in multi-disciplinary collaborative programming.
Experience conducting PSE work and education that addresses poverty racism food systems health equity and impact on nutrition health and wellbeing.
Must have or be able to obtain by time of hire a valid drivers license and meet requirements in accordance withSPPM 7.10and departmental driving will be reimbursed for work- related travel at the approved state rate if using a private vehicle. While using a private or WSU motor pool vehicle for official business have current automobile liability insurance (meeting the requirements described in RCW46.30.020 and RCW 46.29.090).
Preferred Qualifications:
Doctoral degree in nutrition dietetics prevention science public health social work nursing family and consumer sciences evaluation human development or another related field.
Evidence of ability to communicate ideas effectively through written verbal and technology when relating to a variety of audiences.
Evidence of experience in program evaluation and sharing impact at local state and federal level.
Record of research excellence and delivery in community-based programming related health promotion and/or prevention as evidenced via scholarly products such as peer-reviewed journal articles Extension publications and national presentations.
Evidence of resource acquisition skills in grants gift development and revenue generation.
Demonstrated experience managing grants and contracts including planning assigning and supervising the work of staff budget reconciliation financial planning and reporting.
Demonstrated strong program leadership and management skills.
About Department/College/Area/ Campus -
With 39 county Extension offices and 2 tribal locations throughout the state WSU Extension is the front door to the University. Extension builds the capacity of individuals organizations businesses and communities empowering them to find solutions for local issues and to improve their quality of life. Extension collaborates with communities and industries to create a culture of life-long learning and is recognized for its accessible learner-centered relevant high-quality and evidence-based unbiased educational programs. To learn more about WSU Extension visit: College of Agricultural Human and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS)
Department Name: Extension Youth and Families
Location: This position may be based at any of the Extension REC or campus facilities in Washington State negotiable at the time of hire.
This position requires the successful candidate to reside in Washington State or neighboring state within commuting distance and be available to work alongside colleagues from WSU Extension oces Research and Extension Centers (REC) or campuses.
Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.
1) Cover letter addressing how your experience meets the required and preferred qualifications for the position
2) Current Curriculum Vitae
3) Copies of Official College Transcripts
4) WSU Youth and Families Program Unit is committed to acceptance of all for who they are ( Provide a statement describing your commitment and contributions to inclusive excellence in your professional positions
5) Names and contact information for four professional references
External candidates upload all documents in the Application Document section of your application.
Current WSU Employees (internal candidates) before starting your Workday application please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates upload all documents in the Resume/Cover Letter section of your application.
Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible.
Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34 engages in law enforcement requires security clearance interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity has access to personal identifying and/or financial information unsupervised access to university buildings/property or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.
Time Type:
Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply including members of the military and veterans and persons with disabilities.
WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services programs activities education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process contact Human Resource Services: (v) Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-; TDD Callers: 1- (f) or .
Notice of Non-Discrimination
In matters of admission employment housing or services or in the educational programs or activities it operates WSU does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of sex race color national or ethnic origin physical disability mental disability sensory disability use of a trained service animal age religion creed genetic information marital status sexual orientation gender identity protected veteran status honorably discharged veteran member of the military or immigration or citizenship status except as authorized by federal or state law regulation or government contract.
Inquiries about the application of federal and state laws and regulations (including inquiries regarding the application of Title IX ADA/Section 504 and implementing regulations) as well as reports and complaints of discrimination and harassment can be made verbally or in writing to WSUs Compliance and Civil Rights the Department of Educations Office of Civil Rights or both.
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