Assistant Professor Specializing in Dietetics and Nutrition

Position Summary:

The University of Dayton Dietetics and Nutrition program, housed within the Department of Health and Sport Sciences, prepares students for the RDN credential by offering the ACEND accredited undergraduate program and a partnered graduate plus internship program, the UD Masters of Dietetics and Nutrition program and Premier Health Dietetic Internship program. We provide a holistic approach to developing the future RDN’s who are prepared to develop purposeful relationships, to engage in complex and multifaceted nutrition issues across practice areas, and effective communication with diverse populations.

We are currently seeking applications for a tenure track faculty member to join our dynamic team of faculty to teach, mentor and engage in research in our highly collaborative undergraduate and partnered graduate program. Our faculty contribute fully to the mission of the dietetics program, the Department of Health and Sport Science, and the university through their primary work in teaching, mentoring, research, and service.

The Position
This is a 9 month tenure-track position with service beginning August 16, 2026, and is at the assistant professor rank. Some summer teaching opportunities may be available depending on program and department needs. The ideal candidate will be able to teach across the dietetics curriculum (undergraduate and graduate), provide academic and professional development mentoring to students, mentor and coordinate graduate level research projects, and support data collection for the accredited programs.

The University
UD is one of the nation’s largest Catholic universities, and the largest private university in Ohio. Situated in the dynamic city of Dayton, OH, and grounded in its Catholic, Marianist tradition, UD provides education to develop the whole student and is committed to experiential learning.

At the University of Dayton, we value inclusive excellence because we recognize that it is fundamental to academic and institutional excellence. Inclusive excellence requires a comprehensive, cohesive and collaborative alignment of infrastructure, resources and actions. We strive to be active, intentional, and sustain engagement with and celebrate diversity in every dimension of institutional life. Because we seek a community with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we encourage all interested candidates to apply.

Dayton, Ohio
Dayton offers some of the lowest housing costs among Ohio’s other largest metros: Cleveland, Cincinnati, and Columbus. With a burgeoning downtown area, 20 expansive Metroparks, a bike-(and now scooter!) share program, several historic neighborhoods, and of course, the Dayton Aviation Heritage and National Historical Park, this is a great place for those who want a bit of everything with a low cost of living, great schools, and manageable traffic. See https://www.daytoncvb.com/

• If you are looking for a faculty position where you can:
• • Engage in the holistic development of future RDN practitioners,
• • Work in an integrative, collaborative, interdisciplinary environment,
• • Mentor and teach highly motivated students,
• • Be part of a mission-driven institution,
• • Live affordably in a central location with easy access to both recreation and urban amenities.

Then Apply Today!

Minimum Qualifications:

• • ABD nearing completion in dietetics or nutrition or related field
• • Registered Dietitian
• • Minimum 1 year of practiced based RDN experience beyond the dietetic internship
• • Experience in teaching at the undergraduate or graduate level
• • Potential for excellence in:
• -- developing a research agenda related to the field of dietetics
• -- teaching and a willingness to teach across the dietetics curriculum to include research courses

Preferred Qualifications:

While not everyone may meet all preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:

• Doctoral degree (PhD or equivalent) in dietetics or nutrition or related field
• Two or more years of practice based RDN experience beyond the dietetic internship
• Successful experience teaching more than three years at the collegiate level in the North American system of higher education .
• Evidence of scholarly activity as related to the field of dietetics and nutrition
• Successful experience in any or all the following:
--Community-based collaboration in areas of interest;
--Working with and/or teaching socially and culturally diverse communities;
--Advising/precepting within an accredited dietetics program;
--Data collection systems for accreditation;
--Interdisciplinary collaboration on research and/or teaching.
--Modeling excellence in teaching, to foster a stimulating classroom environment in creative ways
--Mentoring students on research projects, professional development, and/or career development
• Effective interpersonal communication skills
• Effective oral communication skills
• Effective classroom management skills
• Commitment to the breadth of education including educating the whole person in the Marianist tradition to support inclusive excellence and a commitment to social justice and service to the community, university and profession.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

A Complete Application Consists Of:

• Letter of intent, which addresses all the required qualifications listed above and as many preferred qualifications as apply.
• C.V. that includes CDR
• If a doctoral degree has not been completed, evidence of its completion in a timely manner is required or a letter from the advisor attesting to the anticipated date of completion is required. (or other evidence of degree completion).
• Statement on teaching philosophy that describes your ability and willingness to teach courses across an accredited dietetics and nutrition program
• Research Agenda
• Evidence of successful teaching (e.g., student evaluations, peer evaluations, or external evaluations).
• Contact information for three references who may be contacted later in the process.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.  The University does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position

Posting closes at 11:55 PM EST on October 23, 2025.

Closing Statement:

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the dignity of every human being. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity in all of its forms, achieve fair outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. The University is committed to policies of affirmative action designed to increase the employment opportunities of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1973.