Assistant Professor or Associate Professor of Nutritional Sciences

Application Deadline:

open until filled

Position Details:

This full-time faculty position is on campus and in person. The
Department of Nutritional Sciences at Texas Christian University
invites applications for the position for a tenure-track
Assistant/Associate Professor beginning August 2027. The successful
candidate will be expected to engage in 40% teaching, 40% research,
and 20% service. We are seeking to expand our strengths in
undergraduate and graduate curriculum development, collaborative
and interdisciplinary research, leadership and service.

QUALIFICATIONS

The tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor will hold an earned
doctorate or terminal degree in nutrition/food/dietetics or related
field. The preferred candidate will have a minimum of three years
as a Registered Dietitian/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
(RD/RDN), with ongoing maintenance of registration, and eligibility
for licensure in Texas. However, non-RD/RDN candidates will be
considered with adequate nutrition-related background and
experience. Membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is
required. Candidates should be able to demonstrate excellence in
teaching, research, and service. The Department is particularly
interested in candidates who complement existing teaching and
research expertise. The successful candidate’s teaching schedule is
subject to Departmental needs. Candidates for Associate Professor
must have an established record of significant external support for
research.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Teach
undergraduate and graduate courses within the Department of
Nutritional Sciences and advise graduate and undergraduate
research; Actively pursue external funding for research; Conduct,
present and publish peer-reviewed academic research; Develop and
maintain an active research program that involves undergraduate and
graduate students; Contribute to existing courses and develop
curriculum in faculty member’s area of expertise; Serve on
committees both internal and external to the University;
Participate in processes to maintain dietetic education
accreditation; Serve as a team member to positively impact
visibility of Department of Nutritional Sciences; Provide academic
advising; Engage in professional development and all other duties
as assigned.

This on-campus, in-person position will ideally begin August 2027,
but the position will remain open until filled.

Department Details:

The mission of the TCU Department of Nutritional Sciences is to
provide a distinctive program of study in all areas of nutrition
and dietetics within a traditional liberal arts setting. The
faculty of the department affirm their commitment to the education
of broadly informed, scientifically competent, self-educating, and
ethically responsible professionals who are capable of entering
successful careers in nutrition and dietetics and are also
cognizant of the needs of the community and society at large.

The Department of Nutritional Sciences (NTDT) currently comprises
seven full-time faculty members with a commitment to quality
growth. The NTDT Department offers undergraduate degrees in
Nutrition (pre-health and general tracks), Food Management, and two
accredited Dietetics programs; a Didactic Program in Dietetics and
a Coordinated Program in Dietetics. Students may complete Master of
Science degrees in either Nutrition or Dietetics.

We are a student-centered department committed to the
teacher-scholar model. Teaching is central to our department’s
mission; we hire faculty who are passionate about teaching and
highly trained in their area of teaching specialty.

Research plays an integral role in the professional life of
departmental faculty. Our research programs support our department
mission and allow us to expose students to the process of food and
nutrition science throughout the research process. Tenure-track
faculty are expected to pursue extramural funding and publish in
peer-reviewed scholarly journals.

Advising and mentoring students are also critical faculty
responsibilities that support our mission. Faculty members have an
open-door policy to students, and students feel comfortable meeting
with faculty outside of designated office hours.

Our department’s curriculum and all faculty-related policies have
been developed via consensus of the faculty. We work together as a
team, with the utmost respect and appreciation for all types and
ways of contributing to our students and their success.
Collegiality and teamwork have long been a hallmark of our
department.

The Department of Nutritional Sciences is housed in the Annie
Richardson Bass Building, where students are encouraged to gather
and collaborate. Departmental teaching space includes two large
teaching kitchens, a nutrition research laboratory, and a common
area utilized for lectures and other large gatherings.

School/College Description:

The Louise Dilworth Davis College of Science & Engineering
encompasses 9 departments (Biology, Chemistry & Biochemistry,
Computer Science, Engineering, Environmental and Geological
Sciences, Mathematics, Nutritional Sciences, Physics &
Astronomy, and Psychology) as well as the Ranch Management Program,
which offers both an undergraduate degree and a one-year
certificate program. Davis College is also home to the Pre-Health
Professions Institute, the Karyn Purvis Institute for Child
Development, the Institute of Behavioral Research, the Institute
for Environmental Studies, Monnig Meteorite Gallery, and the
Institute for Ranch Management. Davis College is the second largest
at TCU in terms of both undergraduate enrollment and number of
majors. It contains a disproportionate percentage of high-achieving
students, as evidenced by the fact that almost one-half of the
students in the Honors College have majors in The Louise Dilworth
Davis College of Science & Engineering. Research opportunities
abound for undergraduates, with 46 percent of majors engaging in a
substantive experience during which they work one-on-one with their
faculty mentor. Davis College also has five doctoral programs and
16 master’s programs, as well as two graduate certificate programs.
Davis College faculty are true teacher-scholars, for whom
instruction and research are viewed as complementary
activities.

University & Fort Worth Description:

About TCU

Founded in 1873, Texas Christian University is a world-class,
private, Carnegie-classified national research university located
in Fort Worth, Texas. Inspired by its mission and core values of
integrity, engagement, community, and excellence, TCU consistently
ranks among the top universities and colleges in the United
States.

TCU’s campus — regularly ranked among the nation’s most beautiful —
spans 302 acres in a primarily residential area just minutes from
downtown.

The university comprises nine schools and colleges offering 117
areas of undergraduate study, 62 master’s level programs, and 37
areas of doctoral study. TCU is a leader across several
disciplines, including health care, business, energy, and the arts.
Total enrollment stands at 12,980, including 11,152 undergraduates
and 1,828 graduate students. Students are supported by over 2,200
faculty and staff, including more than 700 full-time faculty
members.

About Fort Worth

Fort Worth blends the approachable charm of a smaller city with the
amenities, cultural energy, and distinctive personality of a major
metro. As the nation’s 11th-largest city, with a rapidly growing
population of more than 1 million, Fort Worth and TCU share a
relationship that spans more than a century — one that continues to
deepen as many Horned Frogs choose to stay after graduation, drawn
by the region’s thriving job market. Part of the Dallas-Fort Worth
metropolitan area — the nation’s fourth-largest and a top tourism
destination — Fort Worth earned recognition from U.S. News &
World Report in 2025 as the No. 4 best big city to live in the
United States.

Fort Worth offers an impressive array of cultural, educational, and
entertainment opportunities, anchored by three world-class art
museums — the Kimbell Art Museum, the Modern Art Museum of Fort
Worth, and the Amon Carter Museum of American Art. The Bass
Performance Hall stands as one of the premier performance venues in
the country. Throughout the year, residents and visitors alike
enjoy concerts, film festivals, and other cultural events at
Sundance Square, Dickies Arena, Panther Island, and Near Southside
venues.

Required Application Materials & Application
Instructions:

Applicants should submit 1) a cover letter indicating their
qualifications for this position, 2) a CV, 3) a statement of
research experience and future research plans, 4) a statement of
teaching philosophy, and 5) the contact details (i.e., name,
affiliation, e-mail address, and phone number) for three academic
references (we will contact the references for letters). The
candidate should address, in their application, new courses they
could potentially develop within their area of expertise. The
research statement should address the major infrastructure needs
required to carry out the candidate’s proposed research (e.g.,
space, major lab or field equipment, and/or animal requirements)
and the candidate’s plans for extramural funding.

The review of applications will be ongoing, and applications will
be considered until the position is filled. The Department will
contact applicants of interest for the next stage of the
process.

Employment Values Statement:

Texas Christian University values Integrity, Engagement, Community,
and Excellence in the workplace. TCU treats applicants and
employees with fairness and respect. TCU hires and promotes
individuals based on their qualifications and their commitment to
making a positive impact on our student-centered community. TCU is
an equal opportunity employer and follows all applicable employment
laws. TCU fairly considers all qualified individuals, ensuring we
are a workplace free from unlawful discrimination and
harassment.