Full-Time Faculty: Health and Exercise Science (Nutrition)

Overview

Quinnipiac University’s Department of Health and Exercise Science, within the School of Health Sciences, invites applications for a full-time, 12-month faculty position at the  rank of Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track or Clinical Track) in the area of human nutrition. The ideal candidate is an educator who will be integral in teaching our nutrition courses and further develop the current programs that emphasize the vital role of food and nutrition in maintaining healthy lifestyles, athletic performance, medical nutrition therapy, and promoting community wellness. The successful applicant will aid our pursuit of organizing a shared learning community and contribute to the education of students in the challenges of understanding nutrition, exercise, health and wellness, population health, health equity, and public health; developing and building a strong culture of health and wellness among faculty, students, and staff; foster a student-centered environment by delivering engaging and innovative coursework; being accessible, approachable, and relatable to students;  display passion, energy, and excitement in health and exercise sciences for our students; be an innovative educator who can excel in the traditional classroom and laboratory settings, with occasional hybrid or online modalities at the undergraduate level when needed; be able to participate in interdisciplinary collaboration that engage and educate students who plan to provide direct patient/client care and in public health.

This is an on-ground position. The search committee will start reviewing applications immediately, and the expected start date will be in January 2027.

About the School

The School of Health Sciences is home to approximately 100 full-time faculty and professional staff and enrolls over 2120 students across over 22 graduate and undergraduate academic offerings. The school is organized into 7 departments offering undergraduate majors in biomedical sciences, health sciences, radiologic sciences, medical microbiology & Immunology and diagnostic medical sonography and graduate majors in physician assistant studies, occupational therapy, physical therapy, social work, biomedical sciences, pathologists’ assistant and cardiovascular perfusion. Our school provides excellence in education, scholarship, and community engagement with a mission grounded in our commitment to producing skilled and compassionate graduates, creating pioneering research, and partnering with our communities to advance the health and well-being of people and communities. Through unique and distinctive academic programs, interdisciplinary collaboration, immersive learning experiences, and student-centeredness that we empower students to deliver compassionate care, create innovation through research, and catalyze change in dynamic health fields. Our emphasis on evidence-based medicine, critical thinking, and interprofessional skills equips our graduates to make impactful and inclusive contributions to their professions. In all our endeavors, we are guided by a commitment to innovation, accountability, excellence, and social responsibility as we aspire to be a first-choice school of excellence and a global leader in fostering new knowledge, improving healthcare, and increasing health equity.

Responsibilities

• Support the mission, vision, values, and strategic goals of Quinnipiac University and the School of Health Sciences, and the Department of Health and Exercise Science
• Teach classes assigned by department chair
• Support curriculum development and evaluation
• Serve as an academic advisor and mentor to students 
• Participate in faculty development activities
• Participate in professional activities within and beyond School of Health Science to maximize student learning, faculty scholarship, and programmatic effectiveness
• Participate in student recruitment and retention activities
• Collaborate with faculty colleagues in teaching and research
• Support experiential learning and community engagement initiatives
• Contribute to curriculum development and innovation
• Support the School of Health Science and University’s vision, mission, core values and work to implement our strategic plans
• Provide service to the Department, SHS, QU, and the community
• Actively participate in the School of Health Science community

In addition, for Tenure-Track Appointment: Maintain an active research agenda, external grant applications and outputs with publications in high-quality journals in the discipline.

Education Requirements

Required:  

• Clinical Track: Master's degree (M.S. or M.P.H.) in dietetics, clinical nutrition, food and nutrition, or a related field
• Tenure-Track: Doctor of Clinical Nutrition (DCN) or Ph.D. in Nutrition, or a closely related field

Preferred: 

• Doctor of Clinical Nutrition (DCN), Ph.D. in Nutrition, post-professional or research doctoral degree in closely related field awarded by an institution accredited by a regional accrediting agency, which recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
• Tenure-Track: Post-Doctorate experience and track record of external grant applications and/or awards

Qualifications

Required:

• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)
• Independent teaching experience at the undergraduate level
• Evidence of strong teaching skills and the use of instructional technology
• Professional working experience in nutrition & dietetics
• Commitment to community engagement and professional advocacy through teaching, service, and scholarship

For tenure track: Evidence of ability to establish a scholarly agenda (e.g., scholarship of application, discovery, integration, or teaching) through peer-reviewed publication, presentations, and ongoing research outputs and external grant applications

Preferred:

• Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) certificated specialization
• At least 2 years of clinical experience in nutrition

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applications must be submitted electronically by including cover letter detailing your experience aligns with the position requirements, describing your interest in and qualifications for the role, including but not limited to your teaching, clinical experience, research, and external grant applications; curriculum vitae; teaching philosophy statement, addressing how to engage students from across academic programs (within and beyond Quinnipiac University School of Health Sciences), and ideas on integrating experiential learning into your teaching; Contact information for three professional references (on the application form).  For Tenure-Track: Research agenda, published manuscripts or other evidence of scholarly outputs.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $80,000-$90,000. At the time of offer, the final salary will be determined based on the selected candidate’s qualifications, including relevant education, experience, skills, and competencies, as well as internal equity and market considerations. Quinnipiac University offers eligible full-time faculty and staff a comprehensive benefits package that may include health insurance, life insurance, paid time off, education benefits, and retirement benefits.