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The Department of Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise (HNFE) invites applications for a calendar year, non-tenure-track collegiate faculty position at the assistant or associate professor level. Candidates must have a doctoral degree in nutrition or a closely related field, with two years or more of experience in dietetics practice being preferred. The Registered Dietitian (RD)/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential is required. Collegiate faculty members have a primary commitment to the instructional mission of the department, including graduate and undergraduate teaching, curricular and program development, and the design and integration of innovative and inclusive pedagogy, including supervised experiential learning in professional work settings. Successful candidates should provide evidence of potential to take a lead role in enhancing curricula and promoting teaching excellence for the Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics (MSND) program. Candidates are also expected to participate in department, college, university, and professional service activities.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The position’s responsibilities are anticipated to be 70% instruction and mentorship, 20% administrative (assistant director of the MSND program), 5% pedagogical scholarship, and 5% service, to include:
- Instruction for multiple MSND and HNFE courses (3 to 4 courses per semester)
- Assisting the MSND director with the general operations of the MSND program (as assistant director of the MSND program)
- Participation in curricular innovation and transformation
- Engagement in the scholarship of teaching and learning in HNFE
- Mentorship of students from diverse backgrounds and identities
- Continuing development of professional capabilities and scholarly activities, including travel to professional conferences; participation in department, college, and university service; and professional service
- Enhancing experiential learning opportunities (i.e., supervised practice) for dietetics graduate students in HNFE
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Doctoral degree in Nutrition (or a closely related field)
- RD/RDN credential
- Demonstrated experience in professional practice, which may include clinical, community, foodservice management, sustainability, extension, agriculture, industry, education or related areas
- Demonstrated experience instructing a broad scope of nutrition and nutrition-related courses
- Demonstrated scholarship and/or leadership (e.g., publications in peer-reviewed journals, presentations at professional meetings, invited presentations, and/or professional leadership roles, etc.)
- Experience in higher education instructional and pedagogical activities, with strong potential for being a leader in the instructional mission
- Excellent communication skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in online instruction
- Experience with accredited academic or healthcare programs
- Demonstrated mentorship of nutrition and dietetics or other healthcare students
OVERTIME STATUS
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
APPOINTMENT TYPE
Restricted
SALARY INFORMATION
75,000 - 86,000; Commensurate with Experience
HOURS PER WEEK
40
REVIEW DATE
12/04/2026
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
ABOUT VIRGINIA TECH
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Dr. Valisa Hedrick at vrespres@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
INTRODUCTION
The Department of Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise (HNFE) invites applications for a calendar year, non-tenure-track collegiate faculty position at the assistant or associate professor level. Candidates must have a doctoral degree in nutrition or a closely related field, with two years or more of experience in dietetics practice being preferred. The Registered Dietitian (RD)/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential is required. Collegiate faculty members have a primary commitment to the instructional mission of the department, including graduate and undergraduate teaching, curricular and program development, and the design and integration of innovative and inclusive pedagogy, including supervised experiential learning in professional work settings. Successful candidates should provide evidence of potential to take a lead role in enhancing curricula and promoting teaching excellence for the Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics (MSND) program. Candidates are also expected to participate in department, college, university, and professional service activities.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The position’s responsibilities are anticipated to be 70% instruction and mentorship, 20% administrative (assistant director of the MSND program), 5% pedagogical scholarship, and 5% service, to include:
- Instruction for multiple MSND and HNFE courses (3 to 4 courses per semester)
- Assisting the MSND director with the general operations of the MSND program (as assistant director of the MSND program)
- Participation in curricular innovation and transformation
- Engagement in the scholarship of teaching and learning in HNFE
- Mentorship of students from diverse backgrounds and identities
- Continuing development of professional capabilities and scholarly activities, including travel to professional conferences; participation in department, college, and university service; and professional service
- Enhancing experiential learning opportunities (i.e., supervised practice) for dietetics graduate students in HNFE
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Doctoral degree in Nutrition (or a closely related field)
- RD/RDN credential
- Demonstrated experience in professional practice, which may include clinical, community, foodservice management, sustainability, extension, agriculture, industry, education or related areas
- Demonstrated experience instructing a broad scope of nutrition and nutrition-related courses
- Demonstrated scholarship and/or leadership (e.g., publications in peer-reviewed journals, presentations at professional meetings, invited presentations, and/or professional leadership roles, etc.)
- Experience in higher education instructional and pedagogical activities, with strong potential for being a leader in the instructional mission
- Excellent communication skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in online instruction
- Experience with accredited academic or healthcare programs
- Demonstrated mentorship of nutrition and dietetics or other healthcare students
OVERTIME STATUS
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
APPOINTMENT TYPE
Restricted
SALARY INFORMATION
75,000 - 86,000; Commensurate with Experience
HOURS PER WEEK
40
REVIEW DATE
12/04/2026
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
ABOUT VIRGINIA TECH
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Dr. Valisa Hedrick at vrespres@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
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Translate your Australian credentials for U.S. search committees
U.S. hiring committees evaluate your PhD, publications, and teaching experience against domestic candidates. Frame your research record in field-standard U.S. terms and confirm your Australian degree satisfies the specialty occupation requirement before you apply.
Target universities with active faculty hiring pipelines
R1 and R2 research universities post tenure-track and visiting faculty positions through their HR portals and discipline-specific academic job boards. Search by department and position type, then filter for institutions in states where your field has strong funding.
Ask about the LCA early in salary negotiations
The Labor Condition Application locks in your offered wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your role and location. Raise this before your offer letter is finalized so the salary reflects that floor and avoids a DOL compliance issue later.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service after your offer is signed
Once your offer letter is confirmed, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA submission, DS-160, and consulate preparation. Academic HR teams often have no E-3 experience, so having a dedicated filing service prevents avoidable delays.
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Clarify your visa status before the campus visit stage
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E-3 Visa Assistant Professor: Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find Assistant Professor jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search Assistant Professor roles specifically filtered for E-3 visa sponsorship, so you're only seeing positions at institutions willing to support your application. Academic job postings often don't advertise visa support explicitly, which makes filtering by sponsorship history especially useful for this role.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does the E-3 visa work differently for faculty positions than for industry roles?
The E-3 requirements are the same, but the application experience differs. Universities handle LCA filing through their HR or general counsel office rather than a dedicated immigration team, which can slow the process. Your role as Assistant Professor must qualify as a specialty occupation, which a position requiring a PhD or equivalent research credential generally satisfies. You'll still need a certified LCA from DOL before your consulate interview.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for an Assistant Professor hire?
For Australian nationals, the E-3 is almost always the better path for faculty roles. There's no lottery and no annual cap, so an E-3 offer can move to a consulate appointment within weeks of LCA certification. H-1B visa cap-subject positions require lottery selection each April for an October 1 start, which can delay a hire by 12 months or more. Cap-exempt H-1B employers like universities exist, but the E-3 is faster for most faculty appointments.
Can I change institutions after arriving on an E-3?
Yes, but each employer change requires a new LCA and a new E-3 application. Your status is tied to the specific employer and role listed in your petition. If you accept a position at a different institution, you'll need your new employer to file a fresh LCA with DOL and you'll need to return to a consulate for a new E-3 stamp before starting work there.