AssistantAssociate Professor Nutrition & Food Sciences

Texas Womans University Denton Campus

Department: Nutrition and Food Sciences

Title:
Assistant/Associate Professor

Job Code: 943427 Open Until Filled

Position: Assistant/Associate Professor (nine-month tenure-track) in the Department of Nutrition
and Food Sciences College of Health Sciences at Texas Womans University Denton Texas.

Qualifications: An earned PhD in Nutrition or a related field is required. Teaching post-doctoral
research and administrative experience preferred. Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and
experience/training in the areas of exercise and sports nutrition (e.g. Board Certified Specialist
in Sports Dietetics (CSSD)) preferred. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are
required. Please note that per state directive TWU has placed a hold on filing new petitions for
H-1B sponsorship.

Responsibilities: With the desire to continue to maintain the reputation TWU has in Exercise and
Sports Nutrition nationally it is a high priority to fill the position with an individual who can
build and maintain a strong research program with the ability to attract extramural funding. The
successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in nutrition
advise students establish a research program and participate in department college and
university committees. Instruction will focus on courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels that emphasize the interaction and balance between diet and exercise. A successful candidate will also be expected to
foster and expand off-campus practicum sites developing and maintaining strong community and
clinical partnerships to support student experiential learning and workforce readiness.
Additionally the successful will be able to function in a multi-disciplinary clinical setting
within the College of Health Sciences in a role that would include intern oversight.

Salary: Salary will be commensurate with credentials and experience. Support for teaching and
research during the summer months may also be available.

The Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences is interested in applicants with a desire for
teaching and research in a growing department. The department offers an undergraduate Didactic
Program in Dietetics (DPD) and a combined Masters/dietetic internship both accredited by the
Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition
and Dietetics. The Department offers a variety of Master of Science degrees and a doctoral degree
in Nutrition with areas of specialization that may include an emphasis in Clinical Nutrition
Flavor Chemistry or Food Systems Administration. For more information regarding the Department of
Nutrition and Food Sciences visit our website at Available: The position will be available in Spring 2027. Review of applications will begin
July 1
2026 or until the position is filled.

Applications: Interested individuals should submit a cover letter a current curriculum vitae a
short
description of research interests unofficial copies of all graduate transcripts and the names and
contact information (including email addresses and phone numbers) for three professional
references. Inquiries concerning the position should be directed to Dr. Ronna Robbins at

About Us

TWU is the nations largest university system focused on women and a federally recognized Hispanic-
Serving Institution. TWU is situated approximately 30 miles north of the Dallas-Fort Worth
Metroplex and is home to approximately 16433 graduate and undergraduate students across three
campuses; Denton Dallas and Houston respectively. This diverse academic student community is
guided by faculty committed to excellence in teaching scholarship and service. TWU is ranked
among the nations top ethnically diverse institutions according to U.S. News & World Report
(2022).

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