Assistant Professor of Practice, Human Nutrition

Kingsville, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title

Assistant Professor of Practice Human Nutrition

Agency

Texas A&M University - Kingsville

Department

Department of Biological & Health Sciences

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Kingsville Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

The Department of Biological and Health Sciences at Texas A&M UniversityKingsville invites applications for a nine-month non-tenure-track Assistant Professor of Practice position beginning Fall 2026. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the Human Nutrition program serve as the Director of the Dietetic Internship and ensure the program maintains full compliance with Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) standards. The faculty member will also contribute to curriculum development student advising and departmental and university service.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Promote high standards of academic achievement and integrity in assigned courses.
Teach applied and/or didactic courses in the Human Nutrition undergraduate and graduate curriculum. Advise and mentor students in the Human Nutrition program and Dietetic Internship.
Serve as Director of the ACEND-accredited Dietetic Internship program.
Establish and maintain relationships with preceptors and affiliated facilities that support the Dietetic Internship.
Maintain full compliance with ACEND accreditation standards.
Serve on University College and Department committees and contribute to program development and improvement.

Minimum Requirements

Registered Dietitian (R.D.) credential.
Completion of at least 18 graduate credit hours in the appropriate discipline.
Eligibility to serve as Director of a Dietetic Internship program as outlined by ACEND.
Demonstrated ability and commitment to delivering high-quality education.

Preferred Requirements

Experience managing dietetic internship programs including preceptor coordination and accreditation compliance.
Ability to teach lower-level upper-level and/or graduate human nutrition courses.
Experience with program development student recruitment and grant proposal writing.
Evidence of strong organizational communication and leadership skills.

About the University

Texas A&M UniversityKingsville is a regional research institution and a member of the Texas A&M University System. More information is available at

Application Materials

Cover letter
Curriculum vitae
Teaching statement
Contact information for three references

Applications will be reviewed beginning January 15 2026 and continue until the position is filled.

Contact

Dr. Chang K. Sung PhD

Professor and Interim Department Chair

Department of Biological and Health Sciences

College of Arts and Sciences

Texas A&M University-Kingsville

920 University Blvd

Kingsville TX 78363-8202

Phone:

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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Job TitleAssistant Professor of Practice Human NutritionAgencyTexas A&M University - KingsvilleDepartmentDepartment of Biological & Health SciencesProposed Minimum SalaryCommensurateJob LocationKingsville TexasJob TypeFacultyJob DescriptionThe Department of Biological and Health Sciences at Texas A&...