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As of Aug 18, 2026, the average yearly pay for nutrition professor in the United States is $114,792.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $94,500.00 and $121,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Nutrition Professor is an academic professional who teaches nutrition-related courses at a college or university. They conduct research, develop curricula, mentor students, and may contribute to scholarly publications. Their expertise spans topics such as dietary science, public health, and food policy. Many Nutrition Professors hold advanced degrees in nutrition, dietetics, or a related field. They may also collaborate with healthcare professionals and institutions to advance nutritional education and research.

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To thrive as a Nutrition Professor, you need advanced knowledge in nutrition science, a relevant doctoral degree, and experience in teaching or research. Familiarity with statistical analysis software, online learning platforms, and scholarly publishing tools is typically required. Strong communication, mentorship, and organizational skills help foster student engagement and effective collaboration with colleagues. These competencies ensure high-quality instruction, productive research, and a supportive academic environment.

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Nutrition Professors often have several career growth pathways, including advancing to senior faculty roles such as Associate Professor or Full Professor, obtaining tenure, or taking on administrative responsibilities like Department Chair or Program Director. Opportunities for advancement frequently depend on achievements in teaching, research publications, grant acquisition, and service to the academic community. Some may also branch into consulting, curriculum development, or leadership within professional nutrition organizations. By demonstrating excellence in scholarship and teaching, professors can steadily progress in their academic careers while making a lasting impact on the field.

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Infographic showing various Nutrition Professor job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 62% Full Time, 34% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $114,792 per year, or $55.2 per hour.

Assistant/Associate Professor of Food and Nutrition

Fort Valley State University

Fort Valley, GA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 14 hours ago

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FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (FVSU), a state and land-grant institution of the University System of Georgia, invites applications for the position of Research Assistant/Associate Professor of Food and Nutrition.Fort Valley State University, the only 1890 land-grant university in Georgia, is a comprehensive institution that provides an education to over 2,800 students including graduate students. The university is located in the town of Fort Valley in Peach County, the original site of the state's peach industry. Its 1,365-acre (5.52 km2) campus is Georgia's second-largest public university in area.Fort Valley State University is an equal opportunity employer. The University does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or University System of Georgia policy.JOB SUMMARY:The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences invites applications for a full-time Research Assistant/ Associate Professor in Food and Nutrition. The Research Assistant/ Associate Professor will develop an integrated program involving research and teaching focused on health, sustainability, and/or accessibility of foods/food security. The Research Assistant/ Associate Professor of Food and nutrition will participate as a full-time faculty member in a 12-month, non-tenure track 100% research appointment.ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:Develop a multidisciplinary, independent research program related to food security (i.e. food systems, food processing, food distribution, product development, food waste, food toxicology, etc.) through the generation of extramural research funding.Collaborate with faculty, staff, and stakeholders to address food system issues related to health, nutrition, environmental or economic sustainability, and/or accessibility of foods/food security.Generate, translate, apply, and disseminate research-based information that can be used to support and empower food entrepreneurs and assist organizations grow, process, and distribute healthy foods locally and in surrounding communities.May teach undergraduate courses related to food and nutrition as adjunct.Assist/Advise undergraduate students.Participate with student recruitment and retention activities.Execute any other duties and responsibilities assigned by supervisor.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Ph.D. in food science, food and nutrition, nutrition or closely related field PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSExperience with of food distribution Experience with social aspect of food and nutritionDemonstrated ability to publish in peer-reviewed journalsPotential to acquire extra-mural funding to support extension programUSG Core Values Statement The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conductAdditionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
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