Instructor/Assistant Professor, Nutrition and Dietetics

https://www.setonhill.edu

Academic

August 2025 or January 2026

The School of Natural and Health Sciences at Seton Hill University currently invites applications for an assistant professor or instructor of nutrition and dietetics. This position is a full-time, 10-month faculty appointment that will begin in August 2025 or January 2026, depending on applicant availability. The Nutrition & Dietetics Program is seeking an individual to contribute to teaching, advising, service, and scholarly activities in accordance with the University and Department policies and procedures, and ACEND standards. The program offers Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees, including the ACEND accredited MS in Nutrition & Dietetics. Primary duties are to teach courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, provide quality academic advising, pursue scholarly activity and professional development, and participate in service to the program including assisting with ACEND accreditation standards. Teaching responsibilities will include a variety of nutrition & dietetics courses, such as Contemporary Issues in Food & Nutrition, Community Nutrition, and Food Service Management; and may vary based on the applicant’s areas of expertise.


RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:
• Teaching and advising
Teach both undergraduate and graduate populations
Teach in both in-person and online formats
Mentor students through academic and professional development
Provide academic advising
• Scholarship and professional activities
Engage in professional and/or scholarly activity in the field
• Service to the University
Participate in service to the program, including assisting with ACEND accreditation
standards
Participate in service to the University

About Seton Hill University:
Chartered in 1918, Seton Hill University is a leading Catholic coeducational liberal arts university founded by the Sisters of Charity and embracing students of all faiths. Located in southwestern Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands (yet only 35 miles from Pittsburgh), Seton Hill educates its students to think and act critically, creatively and ethically as productive members of society committed to transforming the world.

Background checks will be performed on all new hires. Employment is conditional upon acceptable results of background checks and clearances.


• MS in Nutrition & Dietetics, or related field, is required
• Registered Dietitian, licensed to practice in Pennsylvania
• Doctoral degree, such as PhD in Nutrition or Doctor of Clinical Nutrition, or related field is
preferred for the assistant professor level
• Familiarity with ACEND accreditation standards
• Ability to supervise students during experiential learning experiences
Qualified and interested applicants should apply at Seton Hill Careers. Required applicant materials include: Cover Letter, Resume, Teaching Philosophy, Transcripts and 3 Reference Letters. All finalists will be required to submit a Mission Statement. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.