OPEN-RANK INSTRUCTIONAL FACULTY: FOOD & NUTRITION Job at The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA

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  • The University of Iowa
  • Iowa City, IA

Job Description

Full/Part Time Status:

Full Time

Position Description:

The Department of Health, Sport, and Human Physiology invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, non-tenure track, Instructional Track (open-rank) faculty position in Food and Nutrition beginning January 13, 2027, with an initial appointment period of 2.5 years (Spring 2027 through Spring 2029) and renewable thereafter in three-year increments. Applications are sought from candidates with an established record of outstanding teaching in food and nutrition. Duties of this position include didactic teaching (80%) and service (20%). Possible courses to be taught include HHP:2310 Nutrition and Health, HHP:4310 Sport and Exercise Nutrition, HHP:3820 Culinary Medicine, and HHP:3050 Obesity and other courses within area of expertise.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

To apply, please go directly to the Jobs@UIOWA website (https://jobs.uiowa.edu/content/faculty/) and search for requisition #76020. Required application materials are a curriculum vitae, letter of interest, teaching statement, and a document with the name and contact information for three professional references. Inquiries about the position may be directed to search chair, Professor Kathy Mellen (katherine-mellen@uiowa.edu).

WORK AUTHORIZATION INFORMATION

For H-1B petitions subject to the September 19, 2025 Presidential Proclamation, please note that the department will not cover the $100,000 payment associated with H-1B sponsorship, either at the time of hire or for international travel purposes. We encourage impacted individuals to explore alternative pathways for work authorization. Our team is available to help identify options that may be suitable for your situation.

MISCONDUCT DISCLOSURE

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.

 

Education Requirement:



  • Master's degree in food, nutrition, dietetics, or related field awarded by the appointment start date.

Required Qualifications:



  • Must demonstrate excellent communication skills as evidenced by application materials.


  • Previous teaching of full semester length course as primary instructor or graduate TA at the collegiate level.

Desirable Qualifications:



  • PhD in food, nutrition, dietetics, or related field.


  • Credentialed as a Registered Dietitian.


  • Previous teaching experience in large-enrollment courses (60-80 students) at the collegiate level.


  • Previous supervision of graduate teaching assistants.


  • Previous professional experience as a practitioner in nutrition, dietetics, or culinary medicine.

 

Curriculum Vitae
Name and Contact Information of References
Letter of Interest
Teaching Statement

 

Number of References:3


To start the Online Application process for this position, click the "Apply for This Position" button located below the Contact Information.

Job Tags

Full time, Part time, H1b

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