Assistant Professor of Practice, Nutrition

About the role

The Department of Nutrition and Food Science at the Lebanese American University seeks a full‑time Assistant Professor of Practice in Nutrition. The role combines teaching, program administration, accreditation management, and student mentorship for the Combined Program in Nutrition and Dietetics.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as Program Director for the BS and MS Nutrition and Dietetics programs, ensuring compliance with ACEND standards.
• Lead all ACEND accreditation activities, including self‑study preparation, reporting, and site‑visit coordination.
• Oversee program quality assurance, assessment, and continuous improvement processes.
• Develop and manage supervised experiential learning opportunities, securing practice site partnerships and monitoring preceptor performance.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in nutrition, dietetics, and food science.
• Supervise graduate theses, projects, and scholarly activities.
• Advise and mentor students enrolled in the combined program.
• Contribute to curriculum development, program assessment, and strategic planning.
• Participate in departmental, school, university, and professional service activities.

Required profile

• Ph.D. in Nutrition or a closely related field from a recognized institution.
• Licensed Dietitian (LD) status issued by the Ministry of Public Health, Lebanon.
• Membership in the Lebanese Order of Dietitians (LOD).
• Demonstrated experience in program coordination, accreditation, and academic advising.
• Strong commitment to teaching excellence and community service.

Required skills