Assistant Professor, Nutrition and Dietetics State University Faculty (AA27051)

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Salary Range: Assistant Professor: $64963 - $188620

Salary Type: Depends on qualifications

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin on March 5 2026 and continue until the position is filled.

Position: Tenure-Track (Probationary*)

Job Description

The department of Family Consumer Science at Minnesota State University Mankato invites applications for a probationary Assistant or Associate Professor beginning August 15 2026. This position requires teaching and advising to support the undergraduate and graduate programs in Nutrition and Dietetics. This position requires active engagement in scholarship advising of students continuing preparation and service to the University community and discipline.

• A typical faculty workload responsibility may include up to twenty four (24) credits of instruction per academic year.
• The successful candidate may need to teach in other areas as assigned and qualified.
• May be expected to develop and deliver face-to-face hybrid and on-line instruction at the Mankato campus online and/or at the universitys additional locations as assigned.
• The successful candidate will collaborate with colleagues in curriculum design instruction and evaluation conduct research productively and mentor students in research help create innovative strategies for student recruitment retention and completion and may be expected to develop external grant funding opportunities.
• All faculty members are expected to engage in scholarly or creative activity or research in continuing preparation and study in contributing to student growth and development and in providing service to the university and community (See Article 22 and Appendix G of the IFOMaster Agreement)
• The successful candidate will advise undergraduate majors in the Nutrition and Dietetics major or the Food and Nutrition minor.
• This position will supervise/advise graduate students in the Masters in Dietetics coordinated Future Education Model Graduate Program.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching undergraduate courses in Foods Nutrition and Dietetics.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching graduate courses in Foods Nutrition and Dietetics.
• The successful candidate will have expertise in the area of Foods Nutrition or Dietetics

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from a wide range of diverse backgrounds and to foster a professional environment that is inclusive respectful and equitable for all.
• Masters degree or higher in Nutrition or Dietetics or a related field. (Conferred on an official transcript at the time of application.)

Preferred Qualification

• Demonstrated experience fostering an inclusive equitable and respectful environment while working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Doctorate or terminal degree in Nutrition or Dietetics or a related field
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or ability to become an RDN prior to August 15 2026
• Work experience as a Dietitian or in the nutrition field
• College or University teaching experience in nutrition or a closely related field
• Demonstrated training and experience appropriate to teach applied courses at the graduate level
• Experience with advising and mentoring graduate and undergraduate students
• Evidence of scholarly activity including publications and/or professional presentations.

Application Procedures:

A complete online application will include the following attachments. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the search committee.

• Cover Letter
• Non-Photo Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Contact Information for three (3) references
• Unofficial Transcript(s) of your highest completed degree
• A brief (no more than one-page) response to the following: Provide a specific example from your professional or academic experience that demonstrates your ability to work effectively with individuals from a wide range of diverse your response describe the actions you took to foster an environment that was inclusive respectful and equitable for all. What was the outcome and what did you learn from the experience
• A one (1) page statement of your teaching philosophy
• A one (1) page statement of your research/scholarly interests
• Evidence of RDN status and state licensure if applicable.

Other Requirements

Work safely at all times which includes but is not limited to participating and completing all required safety trainings as well as performing all job tasks in accordance with Minnesota State University Mankato policies and procedures utilizing appropriate tools equipment and personal protective equipment.

The Minnesota State University Mankato Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available for your review. This report is required by federal law and contains policy statements and crime statistics for the University. The policy statements address the schools policies procedures and programs concerning safety and security. Three years worth of statistics are included for certain types of crimes that were reported to have occurred on-campus or in other University affiliated locations. This report is available online at: may also request a paper copy from University Security at or by emailing .

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Emma Smith MS RD LD

Search Chair

WC B117

Minnesota State University Mankato

Mankato MN 56001

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TTY: or 711

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*Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Inter Faculty Organization which can be found at: In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to MN States vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

About

The Nutrition and Dietetics programs at Minnesota State University Mankato housed within the Department of Family Consumer Science in the College of Allied Health and Nursing offers both B.S. and M.S. degrees. Accredited by ACEND the M.S. program in Dietetics is a coordinated Future Education Model Graduate Program (FEM-GP) which leads to licensure as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN). The B.S. provides pre-graduate training including foundational and advanced coursework while the graduate program builds on this foundation. A transitional Masters is available to students which combines the B.S. and M.S. degree into a single pathway which includes the 1000 hours of Supervised Experiential Learning to become a RDN. The College of Allied Health and Nursing is home to related programs in healthcare including majors in Applied Health Science Public Health Alcohol and Drug Studies Speech-Language Pathology Audiology Athletic Training Exercise Science Dental Nursing and Sports Exercise and Performance Psychology. The Nutrition and Dietetics program partners with the Department of Health Sciences to offer a Master in Public Health: Nutrition for practicing RDNs as well as an MPH: Dietetics for current M.S. in Dietetics students who want to obtain dual Masters degrees.

Additional Information
Additional information on Minnesota State University Mankato can be found at:

*The salary range denoted above is the contractual range; however salary upon hire is dependent upon qualifications and experience.

University Demographics

Minnesota State University Mankato is a member of the Minnesota State system. Minnesota State has established a strategic vision Equity 2030 which aims to close the educational equity gaps across race and ethnicity socioeconomic status ability and geographic location by the end of the decade at every Minnesota State college and university and to provide an opportunity for all Minnesotans to create a better future for themselves for their families and for their communities. The focus of the work includes:
Enhancing access and student success.
Providing Minnesota with the talent it needs.
Anchoring the communities and regions we serve.
Equity 2030 seeks to bridge efforts occurring within divisions and institutions creating an intentional statewide culture of equity-minded collaboration and resulting in equitable practice embedded throughout our institutions. The full Equity 2030 plan is linked here: 2030 the Universitys strategic plan announced by President Edward Inch in August 2023 commits the University to making transformative strides in four main areas: being a lifelong provider of access to an equitable and affordable education; being a leader in transformational learning generating inspired action; being a nimble and innovative steward of resources; and being a community of care built upon diversity inclusion and belonging. We seek to attract teacher-scholars who will be culturally and academically diverse faculty members and staff with a demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. Minnesota State University Mankato is student-centered and focuses on applied research that expands knowledge; improves learning; and serves the region state and nation.

Founded as a Normal School in 1868 Minnesota State University Mankato is now the second largest university in Minnesota with a tradition of combining big-ideas with real-world thinking to find solutions for pressing problems in the state region and global society. Mankato Minnesota is a community of nearly 44500 people about 85 miles southwest of the twin cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. The University acknowledges the land and the tribal nations upon this land whose work is being accomplished. We acknowledge that we are on Dakota land. We also take the opportunity to recognize that we live work and learn in the homeland of the Dakota people whose language frames our nameMinnesota State University Mankato.

Serving approximately 17900 students annually the University is an applied research institution with more than 200 academic programs from bachelors through doctoral degrees. The University is a diverse and global campus with 18% students of color and1175 international students from 95 countries cutting-edge information technology solutions and extensive partnerships with 1600 faculty and staff including 700 teaching faculty. The University has additional locations and a growing number of on-line programs to accelerate educational access and opportunity. These locations include partnerships in northern Minnesotas the iron range region. Fast facts about the university can be found here: Information:

At Minnesota State we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays Vacation Time Sick Time six weeks of Paid Parental Leave low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500) a Pension Plan 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts employer paid life insurance short and long term disability as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

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