Assistant Professor

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition (FSHN) is seeking applications for Assistant Professors in the area of Nutrition Science. The 9-month tenure/tenure track appointment will begin August 16, 2027. The Assistant Professor will develop and maintain a nationally recognized, externally funded research program in nutrition science that complements departmental research in areas such as cardiometabolic health, nutrient metabolism, functional foods, vascular function, and nutritional immunology. This position integrates research with existing department, college, and university priorities; teaches and mentors undergraduate and graduate students; and contributes to collaborative research activities with academic and industry partners.

Successful candidates are expected to establish a nationally recognized, externally funded research program, integrate their research into existing department, college, and university priority areas, and teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students. The position will have outstanding department support, strong research infrastructure, and access to collaborative opportunities both within CSU and with academic industry partners.

Faculty in the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition conduct innovative research in state of the art facilities, with an emphasis on basic, translational, and clinical applications in chronic lifestyle-related diseases. To learn more, please visit

Full Consideration Date: please apply by Monday, 11/09/2026, 11:59pm (MT).

Essential Job Duties:

Research/Scholarly Activity Teaching/Advising/Mentoring Service/Outreach/Engagement

Conditions of Employment:

Pre-employment Background Check (required for all new hires).

Supervision:

Undergraduate and Graduate student researchers.

Minimum Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Nutrition or any related field. At least 2 years of postdoctoral experience or previous academic appointment. Demonstrated record of peer-reviewed research publications in high-impact journals. Demonstrated ability to acquire research funding. Demonstrated ability to teach and mentor undergraduate and/or graduate students.

Preferred Qualifications:

Evidence of interdisciplinary research and successful team-based collaboration. Experience writing and obtaining large external grants.

Salary Range $75,000-$85,000 Required Application Documents

To apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. Cover Letter, Resume/CV, Statement of Teaching/Research Philosophy Employee Benefits

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