Position Summary
Position Description
This position will be a nine-month, tenure-track appointment involving extension and research activities that supports the mission of the Department of Food Science and Nutrition and University of Minnesota Extension The appointee is expected to address food systems issues, including food access, food entrepreneurship, health disparities and food insecurity developing a strong extramurally funded research program that investigates the relationship between diet, lifestyle and health of individuals and communities. The research program should acknowledge the needs of cultural communities including New Americans/immigrants/refugees as well as traditionally underrepresented groups including American Indian and African American populations. The appointee will be expected to develop close partnerships with the Departments of Family, Health and Wellbeing and Community Development at University of Minnesota Extension, and engage in collaborations with investigators within the Department, the College, and the University, such as the Academic Health Center and the School of Public Health and state and federal agencies.
Required Qualifications
Earned doctorate by start date, with training and experience in community nutrition; evidence of strong research skills, published research in peer reviewed scholarly journals, and strong communication and interpersonal skills. Evidence of ability to work independently and in collaboration with interdisciplinary team members. Experience working with communities affected by food insecurity. Experience or demonstrated interest in developing educational programming for diverse audiences. Evidence of potential for excellence in extension teaching and for program leadership and potential for success working with multi-disciplinary research and Extension teams.
Preferred Qualifications
Post-doctoral research, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, or relevant professional and/or community experience that includes demonstrated success in facilitating meetings, stakeholder discussions, or learning sessions, with the ability to foster inclusive dialogue, manage group dynamics, and ensure productive outcomes; experience writing or managing grants; potential for effective classroom teaching and acquisition of extramural funding; and demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Contact Name
Dr. Craig Hassel
Contact Email
chassel@umn.eduContact Phone
612-624-7288
Application Instructions
Apply on-line via the University of Minnesota Employment System at http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/employment/. The Job Opening ID for this position is 371123. Applications must include the following: (1) cover letter; (2) detailed CV/resume; (3) statement describing teaching interests and philosophy (1-2 pages); (4) statement describing research interests and philosophy (1-2 pages); and (5) names and contact information for three professional references (reference letters should only be provided upon request). Combine all parts of the application (i.e., letter, CV, statements, etc.) into a single document before uploading. For questions or inquiries about the position, please contact chair of the search committee, Dr. Craig Hassel, at chassel@umn.edu or 612-624-7288. For questions about the application process, please contact Nadia Zamoida at zamoi001@umn.edu or 612-624-4789. Review of applications will begin between late December 2025 and early January 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.
Equal Employer Statement(s)
The University of Minnesota is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status or sexual orientation.