Assistant Professor, Nutrition at University of South Florida
Tampa, Florida, United States -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Teaching, Academic Research, Program Coordination, Curriculum Design, Online Learning, Competency-Based Education, ACEND Standards, Public Health Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, Program Evaluation, Applied Research, Multi-disciplinary Collaboration

Industry

Higher Education

Description
The incumbent will serve as a full-time, non-tenure earning faculty position in the Practice Pathway in the Department of Community and Health Sciences. As a ranked professorial faculty position at USF, the incumbent will have teaching, scholarship, and service responsibilities. In addition, the incumbent will serve as Coordinator of the COPH Nutrition Program responsible for providing day-to-day instructional leadership, program coordination, and administrative support for the growing Nutrition Program. The incumbent will report directly to the Chair of the Department of Community and Health Sciences who will meet annually with the incumbent to discuss the specific assignment for the upcoming assignment year and to review performance during the previous year. The Director of the Nutrition Program will provide day-to-day direction for the duties related to the role of Coordinator, as well as provide input into the incumbent’s annual assignment and evaluation. Working at USF With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF‘s rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state’s 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts. About USF  The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu. Compliance and Federal Notices This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:  The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law.  The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) [https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlaen.pdf] Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations [https://www.usf.edu/hr/employment-resources/important-resources/ada-accommodations.aspx] webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law.  The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.  This job description does not constitute an employment contract.  
Responsibilities
The incumbent will serve as an Assistant Professor and Coordinator of the COPH Nutrition Program, managing instructional leadership and administrative support. Responsibilities include teaching, scholarship, and service within the Department of Community and Health Sciences.
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