Job Description

Radford University offers a Bachelor of Science in Foods and Nutrition, including an ACEND accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD). The program is currently housed in the College of Education and Human Development, with plans to transition to the Waldron College of Health and Human Services by 2030.

Position Summary

Radford University invites applications for a full time faculty position in Foods and Nutrition. The position may be appointed as Special Purpose Faculty or Tenure Track Faculty, depending on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.
The faculty member will teach across the Foods and Nutrition curriculum and the ACEND accredited DPD program commencing August 2026.

Responsibilities

Administrative
• Provide direct oversight for all academic and administrative matters
• Promote the program and enhance its visibility, recruit and retain students, and manage the day-to-day logistics of the program
• Coordinate all aspects of the DPD, including admissions, progression, retention, and completion
• Manage student records, including verification statements
• Ensure the timely submission of accreditation reports, fees, curriculum updates, assessment data, and all required documentation
• Supervise the process of maintaining ACEND accreditation
• Maintain compliance with all ACEND accreditation standards

Faculty
Teaching/Advising
• Teach undergraduate courses in nutrition, dietetics, and related areas
• Advise and mentor students through academic and professional development
• Provide academic advising
• Provide opportunities for students such as making special contributions toward establishing clinical programs, assisting and supporting students’ scholarly work (e.g., research, creative activities, presentations, and publications)

Scholarship/Professional Activities
• Engage in professional and/or scholarly activity in the field
• Obtains or maintains licensure, certification or similar credentials by accumulating continuing education units or credits.

University Service
• Participate in service to the department, college, and university

Required Qualifications

Requirements Special Purpose Faculty:
• Education: Earned Master’s degree in Nutrition or closely related discipline.
• Experience: Minimum three (3) years of professional experience post credentialing.
• Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations: Interested candidates must hold the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential

Requirements for Tenure Track Faculty:
• Education: Earned Terminal degree (Ph.D. or nutrition-related practice doctorate)
• Experience: Minimum three (3) years of professional experience post credentialing. Experience in teaching college-level classes in traditional classroom and distance education format. Experience with research, publications and other scholarly activity.
• Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations: Interested candidates must hold the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of ACEND accreditation standards
• Experience teaching at the collegiate level
• Experience leading an accredited DPD program

Special Instructions to Applicants

Application Procedure: Candidates must submit the following electronically: (1) a letter of application; (2) current and complete curriculum vitae; (3) a one-page philosophy of teaching (4) optional documents that provide evidence of preferred qualifications; (5) names, addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional/academic references and (5) copies of unofficial transcripts.  Additional materials may be requested at a later time.  Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. 

Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.