Full-Time Tenure-Track Faculty, Dietetics Program

PLNU is a Christian liberal arts university in the evangelical, Wesleyan tradition, offering quality undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. We provide higher education in a vibrant Christian environment where minds are engaged and challenged, character is modeled and formed, and service is an expression of faith. PLNU is an institution that is committed to reflecting the rich diversity of God’s kingdom. We therefore  encourage applications from culturally and academically diverse faculty of the highest caliber, skilled and/or demonstrating great potential in the practice of teaching and scholarship. 

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The College of Health Sciences is seeking candidates for a full-time tenure-track teaching position in the dietetics program. The University is seeking an individual capable of excellent teaching, committed to significant involvement with students both within and outside of the classroom, and interested in participating in the academic unit’s service learning and/or undergraduate research programs.
Responsibilities begin August 2026 and will include teaching a wide variety of courses in nutrition and dietetics.

Job Status:

Full time

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Job Description:

The College of Health Sciences is seeking candidates for a full-time tenure-track teaching position in the dietetics program. The University is seeking an individual capable of excellent teaching, committed to significant involvement with students both within and outside of the classroom, and interested in participating in the academic unit’s service learning and/or undergraduate research programs.

The dietetics program within the Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences has a strong commitment to quality teaching, and passion for building Christian community with students, a tradition of high impact academic practices, and experience in using our skills for collaborative and interdisciplinary work.

Responsibilities begin August 2026 and will include teaching a wide variety of courses in nutrition and dietetics.

Benefits:

We are pleased to offer attractive benefits and resources. This includes benefits such as  health, dental, tuition benefits for employees and dependents, and competitive retirement matching. There also may be opportunities for university assistance with the cost of housing in Southern California. In addition, we have many opportunities to engage with our community including faculty chapel, weekly faculty lunches and a robust wellness program.

Salary: 

PLNU pays its faculty using a payscale based on experience and academic rank.  Faculty salaries using this scale for a 2-semester appointment range from $77,357 to $133,945. The actual salary will be based on the experience, rank, and appointment term of the candidate selected to fill this position.

Responsibilities:

• Provide instruction, primarily in the undergraduate dietetics program with potential to teach some general education, service, and graduate courses.

• Experience with clinical nutrition would complement the current strengths of the department

• Assist dietetics program director with accreditation activities

• Successful candidates will work strategically with diverse colleagues, students, parents and community members.

• Engage in personal scholarship and scholarship with students 

• Advise students academically, spiritually, and socially

• Participate in departmental activities and governance

• Serve on university faculty committees/working groups and perform other normal faculty duties

• Contribute to preparing students for their post-graduate career and discovering who they are called to be

 

Qualifications:

• Education

  • Required: Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and Master’s degree in nutrition or related field, or PhD in nutrition or related field 

  • Successful masters holding applicant not holding a terminal PhD would be willing to pursue a doctorate as part of future job responsibilities

• Experience

  • Evidence of a commitment to excellence in undergraduate/graduate teaching.

  • Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching students from diverse backgrounds is preferred. 

• Philosophical

  • Thorough commitment to the concept of Christian liberal arts education and a desire to work in a Christian university