Assistant/associate Professor (nutrition)

LSU Agricultural Center

Baton Rouge, LA, US
Base: commensurate with qualifications + experienc...
Tenure-track faculty position
Community nutrition program leadership
Extension and research responsibilities
The LSU Agricultural Center’s School of Nutrition and Food Sciences seeks a tenure-track assistant or associate professor to lead statewide evidence-based community nutrition programs with 70% Extension and 30% Research responsibilities

Job Summary

  • The LSU Agricultural Center’s School of Nutrition and Food Sciences seeks a tenure-track assistant or associate professor to lead statewide evidence-based community nutrition programs with 70% Extension and 30% Research responsibilities.
  • The position offers a competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience along with an attractive benefits package including retirement, multiple medical insurance options, generous leave benefits, and tuition exemption opportunities.
  • Applicants must apply online by October 30, 2025, and the LSU Agricultural Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Matching Summary

The LSU Agricultural Center’s School of Nutrition and Food Sciences seeks a tenure-track assistant or associate professor to lead statewide evidence-based community nutrition programs with 70% Extension and 30% Research responsibilities.

Salary

Base: Commensurate with qualifications and experience; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances, flexible benefits plan, university holidays, generous leave, employee assistance, educational leave and tuition exemption

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • tenure-track faculty position
  • community nutrition program leadership
  • extension and research responsibilities
  • develop and implement nutrition curricula
  • external funding acquisition
  • collaborative interdisciplinary work environment

Nice-to-have

  • experience with Cooperative Extension programs
  • faculty development and training coordination
  • evidence-based nutrition curricula familiarity
  • strong publication record
  • RD Credentials
  • needs assessment and program evaluation

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Nutrition, Public Health, or Community Health
  • proven ability to secure external funding
  • experience developing and managing community nutrition programs
  • excellent organizational and communication skills
  • ability to develop curricula for youth and adults
  • experience with needs assessment and evaluation
  • preferred RD Credentials

Work Rights

Not specified

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