Assistant Professor of Nutrition – Nutritional Science

About the role

The Department of Kinesiology, Health Promotion and Recreation within the College of Public Affairs and Health Sciences at the University of North Texas invites applications for a tenure‑track Assistant Professor of Nutrition with expertise in nutritional sciences or molecular aspects of nutrition. The successful candidate will establish an externally funded research program that advances scientific discovery while educating and mentoring the next generation of nutrition scientists. This position also offers the opportunity to help develop innovative degree programs in nutrition.

Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain an externally funded research program in molecular nutrition.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in nutrition, nutritional biochemistry, metabolism, and related disciplines.
• Mentor undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students and foster an engaging, collaborative research environment.
• Publish impactful research in high‑quality, peer‑reviewed journals and present findings at national and international conferences.
• Collaborate with faculty across disciplines to advance innovative and translational research initiatives.
• Contribute to curriculum development, departmental governance, and professional service activities.

Minimum qualifications

• Ph.D. in Nutrition, Nutritional Sciences, Molecular Nutrition, Biochemistry, or a closely related field (ABD considered if degree is completed by appointment).
• Evidence of a strong and growing research agenda with potential for sustained external funding.
• Demonstrated record of scholarly publications.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring students.

Preferred qualifications

• Research aligned with nutritional genomics, nutrigenomics, nutritional biochemistry, metabolic regulation, cellular signaling, micronutrient metabolism, obesity, diabetes, inflammation, oxidative stress, gut microbiome, epigenetics, precision nutrition, aging, or diet‑related chronic disease prevention.
• Experience with cutting‑edge methodologies such as omics technologies, molecular biology, bioinformatics, systems biology, or translational research approaches.

Compensation

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and discipline, in accordance with university guidelines and available funding.

Work schedule

Work schedule varies based on assignment.

Benefits

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Location: Denton, TX · Full‑time (1.00 FTE) · Retirement eligibility: ORP eligible.