Clinical Professor

Department of Health Sciences: Programs in Nutrition

Boston University Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences

Boston University invites applications for a faculty position at the rank of Clinical Professor in the Department of Health Sciences within Sargent College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences.

We seek an experienced and collaborative faculty member to support the Bachelor and Master of Science Degree Programs in Nutrition through excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, innovative pedagogy, experiential learning, and a strong record and commitment to scholarship supporting the College’s teaching and research missions. The ideal candidate will be a translational nutrition scientist whose teaching in the areas of nutritional epidemiology and clinical nutrition research/grant writing is strengthened by an active research program. This is a full-time, 9-month, clinical faculty (non-tenure track) appointment beginning Fall 2027.

About Boston University

Since its founding in 1839, Boston University has embraced a mission of openness and access, becoming one of the first universities in the nation to welcome all students of ability regardless of race, gender, or creed. That tradition shapes our enduring commitment to academic freedom, free inquiry, and the robust exchange of ideas. Please visit https://www.bu.edu/values/ to learn more about our shared values.

We seek scholars who will contribute to our community of teachers and researchers through excellence in innovative scholarship, engaged teaching, and participation in the intellectual life of the University. Boston University provides an environment where faculty and students work together across disciplines, perspectives, and experiences to advance knowledge and address society’s most pressing challenges.

Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences is a vibrant, collaborative community of learners, scholars, professionals, and practitioners who value excellence through scientific discovery, experiential education, inclusion, accessibility, creativity, and innovation. Serving some 1,300 undergraduate and 600 graduate students, the College offers nationally top-ranked professional graduate degree programs—including occupational therapy (#1 according to U.S. News & World Report), speech-language pathology (#6), and physical therapy (#16)—alongside in-demand and highly enrolled undergraduate degrees in health science (BU’s undergraduate program in public health), human physiology (BU’s only premedical pathway focused on human health), behavior and health, and nutrition sciences. Sargent College’s robust culture of research excellence emanates from its highly funded and productive convergent research laboratories, clinics, and centers that translate discovery into practice and improve human health and function across the lifespan. Annual research expenditures per tenure-streamed faculty are, on average, $500,000. The College’s impact extends beyond academia into clinical practice and community health through integrated research centers, strategic partnerships, outreach initiatives, and the achievements of its graduates, all contributing to its reputation as a leader in advancing health and rehabilitation sciences. Boston University offers the opportunity for collaborative endeavors across its 17 colleges and schools, including the Faculty of Computing and Data Sciences. Sargent College and its faculty have strong collaborative partnerships including secondary appointments with the BU Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine of Medicine and its Section of Preventive Medicine and Epidemiology as well as with the BU School of Public Health.

The Department of Health Sciences within Boston University Sargent College serves a large and diverse student population across undergraduate majors (Nutrition, Health Science, and Human Physiology) and graduate programs in Nutrition and Human Physiology (BS/MS, MS, PhD). In partnership with the BU School of Public Health, the department oversees the accelerated (4+1) BS/MPH program as well as a minor in public health. Together, HS Department faculty prepare students for careers in healthcare, research, and public policy with an emphasis on clinical experiential learning. Our two dozen full-time faculty members lead convergent research initiatives addressing nutritional and metabolic sciences, community/global public health, neurological disorders, mental illness, and the scholarship of teaching. The Programs in Nutrition include a strong undergraduate major with three tracks (DPD, pre-health, and public health). Graduate programs include the MS/DI, MS + Partnership DI, DPD/MS/DI and MS (2-semester).

Responsibilities

Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in nutritional epidemiology and clinical nutrition research/grant writing, with additional areas of instruction based on candidate expertise and program needs such as dietary assessment methodology, nutrition and chronic disease prevention, precision nutrition, public health nutrition, and translational nutrition science
Aligning graduate coursework with new ACEND-accredited MS/DI graduate-level academic competencies
Supporting curriculum development and innovation across programs
Mentoring undergraduate and advising graduate students in research and scholarly activities
Engaging in scholarship and convergent research appropriate to a clinical faculty appointment
Leadership role in mentoring junior faculty
Contributing to service at the program, department, college, and professional levels
Participating in interdisciplinary and interprofessional education initiatives

Qualifications

PhD or other relevant terminal degree in nutrition or a related field
Demonstrated excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching in the areas of nutrition epidemiology, clinical nutrition research/grant writing, and evidence-based nutrition and chronic disease prevention
Demonstrated commitment to mentoring undergraduate and graduate students and junior faculty in research and scholarly activities
Record of collaborative research and scholarship appropriate for appointment at the rank of Clinical Professor, which can include current strong candidates currently at the rank of Clinical Associate Professor
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential preferred

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should submit the following materials electronically via www.academicjobsonline.org

Cover letter outlining your interests and your qualifications for this position.
Curriculum vitae
Teaching Statement: a description of experience, interests, and approach.
Research/Scholarship Statement: a description of current and future research plans.
The names and contact information for 3-5 references to provide recommendation letters. References will only be contacted for candidates that are invited for interviews.

References will only be contacted for candidates that are invited for interviews.

Application Review

Review of applications will begin November 15, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.

Pay Range: $110,000 to $125,000 (9-month appointment)

Within the pay range above, the starting salary will depend on several factors which may include direct related experience, expertise, education, skills, and location as well as internal equity.

Inquiries: We look forward to receiving your application. You are welcome to contact Professor Joan Salge-Blake, salge@bu.edu, Search Committee Chair, for further information.

Boston University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, age, national origin, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination. Retaliation is also prohibited. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Under Massachusetts law, we may not require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.

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Clinical Professor in Nutrition