Assistant Professor, Nutrition, College of Public Health
Seeking to accelerate our vision to be the exemplar catalyst for innovation and advancement of the profession of public health, locally and globally, the University of South Florida College of Public Health invites applications for an Assistant Professor, Nutrition, in the Department of Community Health Sciences.
The University of South Florida's College of Public Health, founded in 1984, was the state's first college of public health. Now, ranked No. 26 in the nation, and ranking highest in public health degree programs offered in Florida, we continue to be home to the best and the brightest. For four decades, people have sought to further their education, research, and practice at USF's College of Public Health—home to the first accredited BSPH degree in the state of Florida and 25 graduate degree program concentrations. Learn more at https://health.usf.edu/publichealth/
This faculty position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to teaching, scholarship, and service while providing leadership and administrative support for the College's growing Nutrition Program. The successful candidate will serve as the Nutrition Program Coordinator, responsible for providing day-to-day instructional leadership, program coordination, and administrative oversight to support the continued growth and success of the program. USF, College of Public Health offers a Bachelor of Science in Health and Nutrition Science, as well as graduate education in Nutrition and Dietetics and Community Nutrition, providing opportunities for faculty to teach and mentor students at multiple levels.
The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, and USF Health. In 2025, U.S. News & World Report recognized USF with its highest overall ranking in university history, as a top 50 public university for the seventh consecutive year and as one of the top 15 best values among all public universities in the nation. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine in the highest tier, placing it as one of the top 16 medical schools in the nation and inside the top 10 among public universities. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $750 million in research funding in 2025 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of nearly $10 billion for the state of Florida. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu.
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Closing Date
Positions will remain open until filled. Review of complete applications will begin August 3, 2026.
Salary & Benefits: Nationally competitive salary with excellent benefits.
According to Florida law, search records, including applications and search committee meetings, are open to the public. USF is an Equal Opportunity, affirmative action and Equal Access institution. Applicants who need disability accommodations in order to participate in the selection process should notify Sheri Shakes at (813) 974-6494 or TDD (813) 974-1758 at least five working days in advance of need.
