Assistant Professor of Health Sciences and Risk Management (F00187)

Position Summary:

The Arkansas State University College of Nursing and Health Professions invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Health Sciences and Risk Management (non-tenure track) to begin in Fall 2027. The position is a full-time (9-month), non-tenure track position.

The primary teaching assignment is in the Dietetics and Nutritional Science program in the Department of Health Sciences & Risk Management. Preferred applicants should have the ability to teach across a broad range of disciplines, including courses in nutritional science, health studies public health, and other general healthcare courses within the department. Teaching will be assigned based on the degrees, credentials, and licensures held by candidates, and on the program needs of the programs and department.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include preparing, developing, and teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in the Dietetics and Nutritional Science program, and across multiple programs in the Department of Health Sciences and Risk Management, as credentialed and needed. Applicants should have the ability to teach across a broad range of disciplines, including courses in nutritional science, health studies public health, and other general healthcare courses within the department. Faculty are expected to maintain regular office hours, mentor students, and participate in course/program assessment.

Arkansas State University is a public research university located in Jonesboro, AR. Arkansas State University is designated by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as a “Research 2: High Research Spending and Doctorate Production” institution. The Department of Health Sciences & Risk Management has a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary focus across its programs in Disaster Preparedness & Emergency Management, Dietetics/Nutritional Science, Public Health, Occupational & Environmental Safety & Health, and Health Studies.

Teaching load is 15 hours (5 courses) per semester. Additional responsibilities include maintaining virtual office hours, developing and recording lectures, writing exams, grading, and participating in course/program assessment. The undergraduate program is seeking ACEND accreditation and position may direct the Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Science program per accreditation standards, with workload adjusted accordingly.

Application Instructions:

Qualified applicants should submit their (1) curriculum vitae, (2) a statement of purpose indicating teaching philosophy, and (3) contact information for three academic references, that can speak to your teaching, that will be contacted if chosen for an interview. All materials should be submitted online via Taleo. Application review will begin on the closing date in Taleo and will continue until the position is filled. Questions can be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Tiffany Sterling, at rsterling@astate.edu.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Strong computer/technology skills required, or possess the ability to easily obtain the needed skills. (Microsoft, Canvas and/or other Learning Management Systems (LMS), variety of WEB based programs, etc.)

Strong written and verbal communication skills required.

General Days/Hours:

Regular and reliable attendance.

Other:

Please note: all position postings close at 12:00 A.M. CST on the position closing date

This position has been identified as a telecommuting position. The duties are performed during standard work hours of 8am-5pm at a predefined and approved work location. Individuals filling this role must have dedicated workspace that provides privacy and security related to the work being performed. Additionally, individuals must have secure internet access with appropriate upload/download capabilities to perform the duties associated with the position. Individuals in this position will be required to review and acknowledge the Telecommuting Guidelines and Telecommuting Agreement for A-State.

Location Requirement: To be considered for this position, candidates must reside in Arkansas or a state that shares a border with Arkansas (Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Missouri, or Oklahoma). This residency requirement supports team collaboration, regional knowledge, and occasional in person engagement as needed.

Arkansas State University is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to excellence through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum qualifications include a master’s degree in a nutrition/dietetics or healthcare-related discipline. PhD or professional doctorate in a healthcare discipline is strongly preferred. Credentialing as a Registered Dietitian (RD), with three (3) years of professional experience post-credentialing, and ACEND accreditation experience are required.

Candidates holding a master’s degree at the time of hire will be appointed at the instructor rank. Candidates holding a PhD, terminal degree, or professional doctorate will be appointed at the assistant professor rank.

Potential candidates should possess experience in online teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.