Tenure-Track Assistant/Associate Professor, Nutrition/Food Science

School of Arts and Sciences

Department: Nutrition and Food Science

Campus: Byblos/Beirut

Expected start date: Fall 2027

Deadline for applying: January 31, 2027

Position Summary

The Department of Nutrition and Food Science in the School of Arts and Sciences at the Lebanese American University invites applicants for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor of Nutrition/Food Science. The department is seeking a highly qualified and motivated full-time faculty member who is committed to innovative teaching, research, program development, academic advising and institutional and community service. Prospective candidates must have earned a Ph.D. in Nutrition, Food Science or a closely related field. The successful candidate will have a proven publication track record in top tier journals alongside the ability to attract grant funding and is expected to teach a variety of courses.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in nutrition, dietetics, and/or food science.
• Advise undergraduate and graduate students.
• Supervise theses and capstone projects.
• Build a strong research program and attract external funding.
• Contribute to curriculum development.
• Contribute to the strategic plan of the Department.
• Engage in service to the Department, the School, the University, and the Profession
• Additional duties may be set by the Department in light of Departmental needs and priorities.

Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in Nutrition, Food Science or a closely related field from a recognized institution
• Evidence of an established research agenda
• Evidence of full-time, successful university teaching
• Licensed Dietitian (LD) or Registered Dietitian (RD) credential is a plus.

The Department

The Department of Nutrition and Food Science is one of the departments of the School of Arts and Sciences at LAU. The Department offers a BS in Nutrition and Dietetics, a Combined Program in Nutrition and Dietetics, a Dietetic Internship program, and a Minor in Nutrition, a Minor in Food Innovation and Management, and an MS in Nutrition.

The University

The Lebanese American University is an Equal Opportunity Employer operating in Lebanon under a charter from the Regents of the State University of New York. Information about the University can be found at http://www.lau.edu.lb.

Application requirements

Prospective candidates should apply by email to: soas.careers@lau.edu.lb.

Candidates must refer to position no. AS-28-1, in the subject line of the email and include the following attachments:

• Letter of interest
• Complete CV with a list of publications
• Research statement (one page)
• Teaching statement (one page)
• The names and contact information of 3 references. The university reserves the right to contact additional references with notice given to the candidates at an appropriate time in the process.