California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) is a preeminent center of intellectual and cultural activity in the Inland Empire region of Southern California. Opened in 1965 and set at the foothills of the beautiful San Bernardino mountains, the university serves approximately 19,000 students. CSUSB is a federally recognized minority-serving and Hispanic-serving institution that reflects the dynamic diversity of the region and has the most diverse student population of any university in the Inland Empire: 74 percent of its students are members of underrepresented groups, 80 percent are first-generation, and 56 percent are Pell eligible. For more information on the campus, please visit the CSUSB website.

CSUSB employs 467 full-time faculty and offers 48 undergraduate, 35 graduate, and one doctoral degree programs and 14 academic programs with national accreditation. At CSUSB, diversity, equity and inclusion are values central to our mission. We recognize that diversity and inclusion in all its forms are necessary for our institutional success. By fully leveraging our diverse experiences, backgrounds and insights, we inspire innovation, challenge the status quo and create better outcomes for our students and community. As part of CSUSB’s commitment to hire, develop and retain a diverse faculty, we offer a variety of networking, mentoring and development programs for our junior faculty. We are committed to building and sustaining a CSUSB community that is supportive and inclusive of all individuals. Qualified applicants with experience in ethnically diverse settings and/or who demonstrate a commitment to serving diverse student populations are strongly encouraged to apply.

JOB SUMMARY

TYPICAL ACTIVITIES

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Doctorate degree in hand by time of appointment. An earned doctorate in nutrition, dietetics, nutritional science, or a closely related field from an accredited institution. Applicants nearing completion of the doctorate may be considered; the degree must be completed by the time of appointment.
• Required qualifications for the position includes: Current Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Credential with three years’ experience as a dietitian.
• Academic preparation and professional expertise appropriate for teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in nutritional science and dietetics.
• Demonstrated commitment to effective teaching, mentoring, and advising of students from diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collegially with faculty, staff, students, and external partners.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience teaching nutrition, dietetics, or related courses at the college or university level.
• Experience teaching in online, hybrid, and technology-enhanced learning environments.
• Demonstrated use of evidence-informed, accessible, and innovative instructional practices that support student engagement and learning.
• Experience with classroom learning-management systems and other instructional tools and technologies.
• Experience with curriculum development, program assessment, accreditation, or continuous quality improvement activities.
• Knowledge of ACEND accreditation standards and experience with dietetics-program administration.
• Evidence of effective collaboration and shared leadership in academic, clinical, professional, or community settings.
• Experience mentoring undergraduate or graduate research.
• Evidence of, or potential for, a productive research agenda and pursuit of external funding.
• Interest in the thoughtful and ethical use of emerging technologies—including artificial intelligence, simulation, digital media, or data-informed learning tools—in nutrition education or professional practice.
• Experience building partnerships with healthcare organizations, community agencies, professional associations, or other external stakeholders.
• Involvement with dietetics and other professional organizations.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

HOW TO APPLY

H-1B Employment:  CSUSB is currently not sponsoring applicants for H-1B employment that are subject to the $100,000 fee established by the “Presidential Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers” issued on September 19, 2025. Applicants are responsible for determining the applicability of the fee.

CA Resident Requirement: The California State University (CSU) system is a network of twenty-three public universities providing access to a quality education through the support of California taxpayers. Part of CSU’s mission is to prepare educated, responsible individuals to contribute to California’s schools, economy, culture and future. As an agency of the State of California, the CSU’s business operations almost exclusively reside within California. As of the effective date of this policy, hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California is prohibited. Exceptions to this prohibition are limited to approved purposes for conducting CSU business in a region outside of California. Out-of-state employment creates various legal and tax liabilities that the CSU must seriously consider when extending employment to individuals residing outside the state.  For more information and the full policy, go to https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/10899725/latest/

Salary is commenssurate with experience

Assistant Professor          (Range 3) - $6,221 – $13,224

Associate Professor         (Range 4) - $6,825 – $14,523

Professor                       (Range 5) -  $8,593 – $15,211

CSU Salary Schedule: https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/compensation/Pages/salary-schedule.aspx

Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

In our commitment to the furthering of knowledge and fulfilling our educational mission, California State University, San Bernardino seeks a campus climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the entire variety of human experience. We welcome people from all backgrounds, and we seek to include knowledge and values from many cultures in the curriculum and extra-curricular life of the campus community. We will create, promote, and maintain activities and programs that further our understanding of individual and group diversity. We will also develop and communicate policies and promote values that discourage intolerance and discrimination.

This position may be “Designated” under California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. This would require the filing of a Statement of Economic Interest on an annual basis and the completion of training within 6 months of assuming office and every 2 years thereafter. Visit the Human Resources Conflict of Interest webpage link for additional information:
https://www.csusb.edu/human-resources/current-employees/employee-relations/conflict-interest