Assistant Professor of Nutrition

Position Summary

The Department of Nutrition at MSU Denver invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor position to begin January 2027 (preferred start date) or August 2027. This is an in person, on campus position which will teach introductory and advanced human nutrition courses in both undergraduate and graduate programs. The candidate will be an integral member of the Department of Nutrition and will be required to follow those responsibilities outlined in the MSU Denver Faculty Employment Handbook. MSU Denver has a robust mentoring program for tenure-track faculty. The candidate will be enrolled in the Roadrunner Faculty Academy during their first year. This is a year-long course designed to support new faculty to navigate faculty life and thrive in teaching, scholarly activity and service.

Responsibilities

• Teach a minimum of 24 credit hours (or equivalent) per academic year and maintain four (4) office hours per week to include advising and consultation with students.
• Some teaching responsibilities may include teaching an evening course.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching both undergraduate and graduate nutrition courses.
• The candidate will also be expected to engage in scholarly activity and participate in service to the department/college/university/community/field of nutrition.
• The successful candidate must have the ability to work with and be sensitive to the educational needs of a diverse urban non-traditional population that includes U.S. ethnic minorities.

Required Qualifications

• Doctoral Degree in Dietetics, Clinical Nutrition, Food and Nutrition, Food Science/Technology, Public Health Nutrition, or other Nutrition-related field.
• ABD candidates are encouraged to apply, however, degree must be conferred by the start of classes.
• Registered Dietitian and at least 2 years of work experience in nutrition.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous teaching experience at the university level and experience with developing and teaching in a variety of formats (face-to-face, online synchronous, online asynchronous).
• High quality teaching as evidenced by student and/or peer evaluations submitted with application.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Three (3) or more years of work experience in nutrition practice.

We Encourage You to Apply Even If You Do Not Meet Every Preferred Qualification

We are most interested in finding the candidate who will best contribute to the Department of Nutrition and the University.

Salary for Announcement

The salary range for this faculty position is $75,000 - $85,000 at Assistant Professor rank. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based upon a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, education, experience, discipline, specialty, and training.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, retirement, tuition benefit, free RTD pass, and more.

Instructions to Apply

To apply, complete an application online through our career site, https://msudenver.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/MSUDenver and search for JR105209. To support a thorough evaluation of your qualifications and potential contributions as a faculty member, please upload the following required materials: Curriculum vitae, Cover letter, Teaching philosophy (2 pages max), Statement of Scholarship, Unofficial copies of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts, Peer and/or student evaluation of teaching (if available).

A maximum of 5 files can be uploaded; you may combine all documents into one pdf file if needed. Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire.

Important Note

Due to volume of applications received, only applications completed as outlined above will be considered. Please ensure you have uploaded all required documents into the Resume/Cover letter section of the application.

Closing Date

Priority will be given to applications received through Monday, August 31, 2026 at 11:59 PM MST; applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Important Note

Due to volume of applications received, only applications completed as outlined above will be considered. Please ensure you have uploaded all required documents into the Resume/Cover letter section of the application.

Diversity Statement

Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of nearly 58% first generation students and over 50% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver. We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.