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Department
Department of Health, Nutrition, and Food Science in the Anne Spencer Daves College Education, Health, and Human Sciences
Responsibilities

• Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses within the Nutrition and Food Science program.
• Serving as the primary academic advisor and mentor for undergraduate and graduate students pursuing Food Science.
• Providing leadership and coordination for Food Science curriculum, assessment, and student success initiatives.
• Collaborating with faculty, staff, and students to strengthen and advance Food Science education within the Nutrition and Food Science program.
• Engaging in service that supports the department, college, university, community, and profession.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Food Science or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrated experience teaching Food Science or related courses at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.
• Relevant professional, industry, regulatory, extension, or applied experience in Food Science or a related field.
• Evidence of effective communication, collaboration, and student mentoring.
• Evidence of professional, university, and/or community service.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience coordinating academic programs, advising students, or providing curriculum leadership.
• Demonstrated commitment to student success through advising, mentoring, and experiential learning opportunities.

Other Information
The Department of Health, Nutrition, and Food Sciences in the Anne Spencer Daves College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences at Florida State University invites applications for a nine-month Specialized Teaching Faculty position. We seek a colleague with expertise in Food Science who is committed to excellence in teaching, student mentoring, academic advising, and program leadership. The successful candidate will serve as the primary teaching faculty member supporting Food Science education within the Nutrition and Food Science program. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Food Science and related areas of the curriculum, providing academic advising and mentoring to Food Science students, and contributing to the continued growth, coordination, and advancement of Food Science education within the department.
The Department of Health, Nutrition, and Food Sciences at Florida State University is a dynamic academic unit serving approximately 1,000 undergraduate and 120 graduate students. The department offers undergraduate degree programs in Nutrition and Food Science, Dietetics, Exercise Physiology, and Athletic Training. Graduate programs include master's degrees in Nutrition and Food Science, Sports Nutrition, Exercise Physiology, and Sports Sciences, as well as doctoral degrees in Nutrition and Food Science and Exercise Physiology. The department also offers an accredited Dietetic Internship that prepares graduates for credentialing and professional practice as Registered Dietitian Nutritionists.
Faculty in the department are engaged in nationally and internationally recognized research and scholarship spanning nutrition, food science, exercise physiology, and related health sciences. Areas of expertise include basic, applied, clinical, and translational research focused on nutrition, metabolism, cardiovascular health, physical activity, food systems, human performance, and healthy aging. The department is committed to excellence in teaching, research, student mentorship, and interdisciplinary collaboration to advance health and well-being across the lifespan.
The roots of FSU's Anne Spencer Daves College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences date back to the university's establishment, and it is the oldest college of its kind in Florida. The College is home to six academic departments united through a common goal to maximize human potential. In total, the College includes the Department of Educational Leadership & Policy Studies, Department of Educational Psychology & Learning Systems, Department of Human Development & Family Sciences, Department of Health, Nutrition & Food Sciences, Department of Sport Management, School of Teacher Education, numerous research centers, and three laboratory schools (Florida State University School, FSU Pembroke Pines Charter School, and The Collegiate School at FSU Panama City). Anne's College serves over 4,000 students via approximately 200 full-time faculty and nearly 80 full-time staff.
For more information about the Anne Spencer Daves College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences visit: https://annescollege.fsu.edu /
Contact Info
Jennifer Farrell , Search Committee Chair
University Information
One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there's the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow's news!
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If qualified and interested in a specific Faculty job opening as advertised, apply through the FSU Faculty Careers site (jobs.fsu.edu). If you are a current FSU employee, apply through myFSU Self Service.
Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include education details even if attaching a Vita.
Applicants should also include a letter of application, names of three references with contact information, and a statement of teaching interests.
Three letters of recommendation will be required of candidates selected for an interview.
Review of candidates will begin immediately and will continue until filled. We urge interested candidates to submit materials as soon as possible.
Considerations
This is a Faculty position.
This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check .
This position is being advertised as open until filled.
Equal Employment Opportunity
FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.