Assistant Professor Nutrition and Dietetics

Thank you for your interest in employment with Louisiana Tech University.

Position: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences

Location: Louisiana Tech University Ruston Louisiana

Department: School of Biological Sciences

Start Date: September 1 2027

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the nutrition and dietetics graduate program coordinator including graduate recruitment advising assessment curriculum development and continuous program improvement.

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in nutrition and dietetics consistent with the candidates expertise and departmental needs.

• Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students in their academic and professional development.

• Maintain a program of scholarship appropriate for a tenure-track faculty appointment that engages students when appropriate.

• Participate in departmental university and professional service activities including student recruitment committee work and outreach to the profession and community.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A PhD from an accredited university in Nutrition Dietetics Food Science Public Health or closely related field with a minimum of 18 graduate course credits in Nutrition.

• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential and eligible for licensure in the state of Louisiana.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Clinical community industry or other professional practice experience as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.

• Experience with ACEND accreditation or other academic assessment processes.

• Experience with graduate education including teaching advising mentoring or program coordination.

• Demonstrated record of teaching and scholarly activity.

• Demonstrated commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and professional service.

About Louisiana Tech University:

Louisiana Tech University is a vibrant and inclusive community dedicated to excellence in education research and service. As an R2 research institution Louisiana Tech is dedicated to providing quality education and hands-on and experiential learning that engages undergraduate and graduate students beyond the classroom. Located in Ruston Louisiana our campus is at the heart of this thriving college town. Our university fosters a collaborative learning environment that supports academic excellence for students and professional growth for faculty.

Application Procedure

Applicants should submit the following: Cover letter describing your qualifications and interest in the position curriculum vitae copies of unofficial transcripts Commission on Dietetics Registration credential statement of teaching philosophy scholarly interests and future plans and contact information for three professional references.

Review of applications will begin November 2 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.

For inquiries please contact:

Dr. Jennifer Hanson at

Louisiana Tech is an Equal Opportunity and ADA Employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diverse backgrounds perspectives and experiences. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals including veterans and persons with disabilities.

Please Note: Applications must be completed by 11:59 p.m. on the Job Closing Date to ensure consideration.

Note to Applicant:

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

As part of the hiring process applicants for positions at the Louisiana Tech University may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.