AssociateAssistant Professor, Family and Consumer Sciences

Title: Associate/Assistant Professor Family and Consumer Sciences

State Role Title:Assistant Professor

Hiring Range: Commensurate with Education and Experience

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Virginia State University

Location:Virginia State University

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will teach a full academic load (12 credit hours per semester); the specific focus for this position is the ability to teach undergraduate and graduate level courses; will have the duty to comply with the Universitys regulations and rules governing teaching research and service; will conduct relevant research in the discipline; will advise students; will recruit and retain students; will serve on university departmental and school committees; will promote the Department at campus and community events; and other duties assigned by the Department Chairperson.

This position will have a start of August 10 2026.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Candidate must hold a terminal degree in Nutrition Dietetics or a closely related health related field.

If the terminal degree is not specifically in Nutrition or Dietetics the candidate must possess a Masters Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics.

Candidate must be credentialed as a Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).

Candidate must have demonstrated prior teaching experience at the college/university level ability to work with a diverse population of students and colleagues;

Candidate must have strong educational preparation teaching scholarship and research experience at the college/university level.

Candidate must have relevant post-credentialing work experience in the field of nutrition and dietetics.

Candidate must have demonstrated knowledge/experience working in the discipline.

Candidate must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Candidate must be proficient technology skills to include computer literacy.

Candidate must have ability to work independently and collaboratively as required.




*Virginia State University requires that faculty be appropriately credentialed to teach assigned courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. VSU demonstrates compliance with its Faculty Credentialing Policy #2301 for all applicable education experience licensure and certification requirements in the selection and hiring of its faculty.

Additional Considerations

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Prior teaching experience at an HBCU is preferred.

Curricula development/management is preferred.

Student advising is preferred.

Scholarly research is preferred.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

You must include a current resume/c.v. and a letter of interest in your application. Three (3) letters of recommendation and official transcripts will be required before hire.

Virginia State University is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants without regard to age color disability gender national origin political affiliation genetic information race religion sexual orientation sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. VSU encourages and invites minorities women individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.

AmeriCorps Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

HOW TO APPLY: Virginia State University only accepts applications for this position through the on-line state Recruitment Management System (PageUp). Faxed e-mailed and mailed applications and/or attachments will not be accepted. The application must be detailed and fully completed. All employment and periods of unemployment (if applicable) must be listed within the application; either on an attached resume or manually listed in the Relevant Work History section. Each application is reviewed for documentation that shows the applicant meets the minimum and preferred qualifications stated in the job announcement. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application therefore it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide descriptive information. Submitting an incomplete state application or a state application lacking in detail may result in your non-selection. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration.

The selected candidate will be subject to an extensive and complete background check which may include fingerprinting. The candidate may be required to complete a Statement of Economic Interest as a condition of employment if applicable.

Employment-based visa sponsorship at Virginia State University (VSU) is not guaranteed and will be evaluated carefully on a case-by-case basis. Federal law does not require employers to provide immigration sponsorship and VSU is not obligated to offer it. Employment at VSU does not permit an individual to work in the United States unless the appropriate employment authorization has been obtained and verified in accordance with federal immigration compliance requirements.

Contact Information

Name: Dominique M. Fisher

Phone:

Email:

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.