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.
