Description

The Department of Nutritional Sciences (NSCI) at Oklahoma State University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the area of Nutrition Security. This eleven-month, full-time, tenure-track faculty position (75% Cooperative Extension and 25% research appointment) has an anticipated start date of August, 2025.

Requirements

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Develop, implement, and evaluate Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service (OCES) programs and community engaged approaches related to food, nutrition security, and diet related health outcomes;

Train and support OCES/FCS county educators and public health area specialists;

Collaborate with external stakeholders (e.g., state agencies, industry partners, and tribal partners) to enhance the nutrition, health, and well-being of individuals, families, and communities;

Conduct extramurally supported research that complements or extends existing departmental research and Extension foci;

Disseminate research findings through research publications, professional presentations, and other outreach media (e.g., Fact sheets, news releases, newsletters, podcasts, and social media);

Direct/supervise and advise/mentor M.S. and Ph.D. students;

Work collaboratively and effectively with interdisciplinary research teams to advance the Extension, research, and service/outreach mission of the department, college, and university;

Participate in professional activities and serve on appropriate committees in the department, college, university, and profession.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

Earned doctorate in human nutrition, public health, or closely related field;

A record of, or demonstrated potential for, high-quality applied research dissemination of finding in professional outlets;

A record of, or demonstrated potential for, securing external funding;

A record of, or demonstrated potential for, interdisciplinary applied scholarship and implementation science;

A successful candidate must provide evidence of employment eligibility as required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist credential;

A record of, or demonstrated potential, to conduct community engaged/participatory research aimed at understanding the intersections of diet, lifestyle, social determinants of health and nutrition security and metabolic disease outcomes;
A record of, or demonstrated potential, to teach adult populations using multiple modalities (e.g., experiential, online, in-person, hybrid);

Demonstrated commitment to professional and community service.

SALARY AND BENEFITS: 

Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. This position is contingent upon available funding. Benefits include comprehensive medical and retirement plans. Information on benefits can be found at https://hr.okstate.edu/benefits/index.html.

GENERAL INFORMATION: 

The Department of Nutritional Sciences (NSCI): NSCI has approximately 23 full-time faculty members, 296 undergraduate students, and 59 graduate students (Ph.D. and M.S.) who are interested in promoting the health and wellness of individuals as well as communities through improving food and nutrition security and the prevention of diet-related disease.

Faculty in NSCI have active research programs and projects funded by diverse State and Federal entities, including NIH, USDA, and industry totaling over $4,000,000. NSCI faculty lead research programs with shared access to large, multi-user laboratories including an approximately 3,500 sq ft cellular and molecular laboratory, 2,100 sq ft clinical and metabolic laboratory, and 650 sq ft metabolic kitchen. As an undergraduate major in Nutritional Sciences, students can declare options in Allied Health, Human Nutrition/Pre- Medical Sciences, Dietetics, and Public Health Nutrition. Working with master’s degree and doctoral students, our graduate faculty are preparing the next generation of nutritional and implementation scientists. Our dietetic interns earn master’s degrees while completing their supervised practice. Faculty members working with the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Services affect the lives of Oklahomans for the better by applying research findings to real- life settings in homes, schools, and businesses. For more information, visit http://education.okstate.edu/nsci.

The College of Education and Human Sciences includes 7 academic units, 172 faculty, and nearly 200 full-time staff. Additional information regarding the College of Education and Human Sciences may be found at http://education.okstate.edu/.

Oklahoma State University, an R1 comprehensive land-grant institution with an enrollment of more than 25,000 students. The university offers 87 undergraduate majors, 84 Master’s programs and 48 programs at the doctoral levels at campuses in Stillwater and Tulsa. Stillwater is a micropolitan community of approximately 49,000 people with high-quality amenities and a comparably low cost of living. Oklahoma City and Tulsa are within a 1-hour drive and cities such as Fayetteville, AR, Joplin, MO and Wichita, KS are within a comfortable 2-3-hour drive time of Stillwater. In addition to excellent healthcare, education (public and private primary and secondary schools), and recreational services, the community affords a rich variety of cultural activities typical of a major university environment, including museums, music, art, and theater. Providing a combination of larger city amenities with an airport and cultural life, while maintaining the charm of a smaller community with affordable housing and excellent schools, Stillwater is ranked one of America’s safest cities. See http://VisitStillwater.org for more information.

APPLICATION INFORMATION: 

Applications will be accepted online at https://jobs.okstate.edu/. Follow the online instructions and be prepared to submit the following items: Cover letter, curriculum vitae, a two-page research statement, a two-page Extension statement and contact information for three (3) professional references. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. For further information or to nominate a potential candidate, contact search committee chair: Dr. Jill Joyce (jill.joyce@okstate.edu).
Oklahoma State University (OSU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, OSU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or admissions. For more information, visit eeo.okstate.edu.