Thank you for your interest in employment with Louisiana Tech University.
This is a full-time appointment nine-month, tenure-track faculty position in the Nutrition & Dietetics Program with rank dependent on the individual's qualifications. Responsibilities of the position include: teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, advising and mentoring students, and fulfilling the expectations of research and service commensurate with rank.
The Nutrition & Dietetics programs include an ACEND-accredited Didactic Program in
Dietetics (DPD) undergraduate program, a Master of Science program, and a post-baccalaureate dietetic internship. Our program faculty work collaboratively with other disciplines across the campus to provide an excellent learning experience for students. We are seeking a candidate who thrives in a team environment.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Doctorate from an accredited university in Nutrition, Dietetics, or Public Health.
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential and eligible for licensure in the state of Louisiana and be a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Advanced degrees must have a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in Nutrition courses.
- Five years of demonstrated professional practice experience and well-rounded in the Human Nutrition and Dietetics discipline.
- Evidence of research competence.
- Excellent communication skills, willing to forge relationships with community partners.
- Competent in using various methods of information technology.
- Relevant teaching experience.
- Be able to develop a research program in their area of interest with extramural funding.
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential.
- Demonstrated management/leadership experience.
APPLICATION: Upload resume/curriculum vitae, letter of application, copies of transcripts, and three current letters of reference with application. Review of applications will begin February 1, 2024 and will continue until position is filled.
CONTACT: For more information contact Dr. Simone Camel: camels@latech.edu
Louisiana Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA Employer and places a high priority on the creation of an environment supportive of ethnic minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities.
Posting Close Date: This position will remain open until filled.
Please Note: Applications must be completed by 11:59 p.m. on the Job Closing Date to ensure consideration.
Note to Applicant:
Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.
References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.
This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.
As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions at the Louisiana Tech University may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.