Assistant Professor of Foods & Nutrition, School of Health Science & Wellness at Northwest Missouri State University – Maryville, Missouri

EMPLOYMENT TERMS: 9-month position, tenure-track available with Doctorate degree

PRIMARY DUTY: This position offers a dynamic opportunity to teach foods and nutrition courses in face-to-face, online, and hybrid formats at the undergraduate and graduate level. Specific teaching assignments will be determined based on the expertise of the candidate, but typically include courses such as Nutrition and Diet Behavior, Community Nutrition, Lifespan Nutrition, Food Science, Trends and Issues in Nutrition (grad), or Global Nutrition (grad). The position also includes coordination and student advisement for Northwest’s online MS in Nutrition program, participation in other service and professional development activities, and collaboration with faculty to ensure the Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) maintains an exceptional level of quality and adheres to ACEND accreditation requirements. Successful completion of research or other forms of professional scholarship is required as well.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Teach a 4/4 load with release time granted at designated enrollment/advisement levels.
2. Engage in scholarly activity in a manner consistent with expectations described in faculty handbook.
3. Engage in service activities in a manner consistent with expectations described in the faculty handbook.
4. Support ACEND standards and associated accreditation requirements.
5. Maintain appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics.
6. Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Doctorate in nutrition or a closely related field; At least 18 graduate credits in nutrition or food sciences at the graduate level (Master’s or Doctorate); ABD candidates will be considered

Experience: Successful teaching experience at the college level

Skills: Ability to achieve successful classroom management and instruction, curriculum development, student advisement, scholarship production, and successful application of Learning Management Systems and other education-related technologies

WORKING CONDITIONS: Typical classroom and office conditions with weekly office hours and regular meeting attendance required

EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS USED: Faculty are issued a personal laptop. Typical teaching tools in a classroom environment. Classrooms are technology enhanced with document stations, video equipment, Canvas LMS and other academic tools and technologies.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Typical office environment; Ability to complete teaching, scholarship, service, and professional development functions

COMMUNITY: Northwest Missouri State University is located in Maryville, Missouri, a community of 12,000 with a diverse economy and a strong industrial base. Maryville is located 45 miles north of St. Joseph, Missouri, 90 miles north of Kansas City, Missouri, and 110 miles southeast of Omaha, Nebraska. For more information visit the city’s website at www.maryville.org.

UNIVERSITY: With an enrollment of about 10,000 students, Northwest is a coeducational, primarily residential four-year university that offers a broad range of undergraduate and selected graduate programs on its Maryville campus as well as itsNorthwest-Kansas City?location at the Northland Innovation Center and through Northwest Online.

Founded in 1905 and ranked by U.S. News and World Report among the top public regional universities in the Midwest, Northwest places a high emphasis on profession-based learning to help graduates get a jump start on their careers. Students have opportunities to build their résumés with experiences on campus in nearly every area of study, including theHorace Mann Laboratory School,National Public Radio affiliate KXCV, the R.T. Wright Farm,Mozingo Outdoor Education Recreation Area andKnacktive, a student-driven integrated digital marketing communications agency.

The University also is a national model for student success and career placement with 96 percent of graduates securing employment or continuing their education within six months of completing a degree at Northwest, according to the most recent data.?

Furthermore, its vibrant and diverse learning community offers more than 150 student organizations, andtextbooks and a laptop are included?in tuition, which isamong the lowest in the nation, saving students an estimated $6,800 over four years. Northwest also offers 1,200 student employment positions, allowing students to build professional skills through its internationally benchmarked student employment program. Designated the Missouri Arboretum, the Northwest campus was named one of the “50 Most Amazing University Botanical Gardens and Arboretums in the U.S.”

For more information about Northwest and its performance, visitwww.nwmissouri.edu.

SCHOOL: The School of Health Science and Wellness is a multidisciplinary academic unit that offers Bachelor’s Degrees in Foods and Nutrition, Nursing, Psychology, Human Services, Sociology Applied Health Sciences, Public Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Therapeutic Recreation, as well as Master’s degrees in School Counseling, Recreation, P.E, and Applied Health and Sport Sciences. The Foods and Nutrition faculty support a bachelor’s degree in Foods and Nutrition with an RD track, a DI post graduate program, and a master’s degree in Nutrition. The position primarily supports the bachelor’s and master’s programs, but also provides support for the DI program and the School of Health Science and Wellness in general. The School is committed to its mission: “Lifespan Health and Active Living”, and to collaboration across departments and disciplines university-wide to provide the best experience for its student.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until the position is filled

DATE AVAILABLE: August 2025

TO APPLY: Please fill out a Northwest application online by clicking https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/nwmissouri to reach our employment opportunities listing. You will also need to submit a cover letter, resume, and the contact information for three references in order for your application materials to be complete. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at 660-562-1127 or email mdrake@nwmissouri.edu for more information.