Title: Associate/Assistant Professor, Family and Consumer Sciences
State Role Title: Assistant Professor
Hiring Range: Commensurate with Education and Experience
Pay Band: UG
Agency: Virginia State University
Location: Virginia State University
Agency Website: www.VSU.edu
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will teach a full academic load (12 credit hours per semester); the specific focus for this position is the ability to teach undergraduate and graduate level courses; will have the duty to comply with the University’s regulations and rules governing teaching, research, and service; will conduct relevant research in the discipline; will advise students; will recruit and retain students; will serve on university, departmental, and school committees; will promote the Department at campus and community events; and other duties assigned by the Department Chairperson.
This position will have a start of August 10, 2026.
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Candidate must hold a terminal degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a closely related health related field.
If the terminal degree is not specifically in Nutrition or Dietetics, the candidate must possess a Master’s Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics.
Candidate must be credentialed as a Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
Candidate must have demonstrated prior teaching experience at the college/university level, ability to work with a diverse population of students and colleagues;
Candidate must have strong educational preparation, teaching, scholarship, and research experience at the college/university level.
Candidate must have relevant post-credentialing work experience in the field of nutrition and dietetics.
Candidate must have demonstrated knowledge/experience working in the discipline.
Candidate must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Candidate must be proficient technology skills to include computer literacy.
Candidate must have ability to work independently and collaboratively as required.
*Virginia State University requires that faculty be appropriately credentialed to teach assigned courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. VSU demonstrates compliance with its Faculty Credentialing Policy #2301 for all applicable education, experience, licensure and certification requirements in the selection and hiring of its faculty.
Additional Considerations
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Prior teaching experience at an HBCU, is preferred.
Curricula development/management, is preferred.
Student advising, is preferred.
Scholarly research, is preferred.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
You must include a current resume/c.v. and a letter of interest in your application. Three (3) letters of recommendation and official transcripts will be required before hire.
Virginia State University is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, race, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. VSU encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.
AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
HOW TO APPLY: Virginia State University only accepts applications for this position through the on-line state Recruitment Management System (PageUp). Faxed, e-mailed, and mailed applications and/or attachments will not be accepted. The application must be detailed and fully completed. All employment and periods of unemployment (if applicable) must be listed within the application; either on an attached resume, or manually listed in the “Relevant Work History” section. Each application is reviewed for documentation that shows the applicant meets the minimum and preferred qualifications stated in the job announcement. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application, therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide descriptive information. Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may result in your non-selection. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration.
The selected candidate will be subject to an extensive and complete background check, which may include fingerprinting. The candidate may be required to complete a Statement of Economic Interest as a condition of employment, if applicable.
Employment-based visa sponsorship at Virginia State University (VSU) is not guaranteed and will be evaluated carefully on a case-by-case basis. Federal law does not require employers to provide immigration sponsorship, and VSU is not obligated to offer it. Employment at VSU does not permit an individual to work in the United States unless the appropriate employment authorization has been obtained and verified in accordance with federal immigration compliance requirements.
Contact Information
Name: Dominique M. Fisher
Phone: 804-524-5075
Email: Dfisher@vsu.edu
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.