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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. committees
U.S. hiring committees assess teaching experience in credit hours, not contact hours. Convert your Australian load explicitly in your CV and cover letter so committees don't have to guess whether your background meets their specialty occupation threshold.
Target R1 and R2 research universities first
Doctoral-granting institutions file LCAs routinely as part of faculty onboarding. Their HR offices already know the E-3 process, which shortens offer-to-filing timelines compared to liberal arts colleges or community colleges encountering E-3 sponsorship for the first time.
Request LCA filing immediately after receiving an offer letter
Your E-3 clock doesn't start until the DOL certifies the Labor Condition Application. Ask HR to initiate filing the same week your offer is signed, not after contract paperwork clears, so your consulate appointment timeline stays on track.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for your LCA and consulate prep
Faculty offers often come with tight start-date expectations tied to semester schedules. Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service manages LCA submission, visa paperwork, and consulate appointment preparation end-to-end so you don't miss your first teaching term.
Document teaching equivalency if your doctorate is from Australia
Australian three-year bachelor's degrees and research doctorates are accepted under E-3 specialty occupation rules, but consular officers occasionally ask for a credential evaluation. Having a formal equivalency letter ready at your interview prevents unnecessary administrative delays.
Clarify E-3 status before accepting a visiting versus tenure-track offer
E-3 visas are tied to a specific employer and role. A visiting appointment at one institution doesn't automatically transfer if you move to a tenure-track position elsewhere. Each new appointment requires a fresh LCA and a new visa application or change of status filing.
E-3 Visa Professor: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Professor jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to search Professor roles where employers have active E-3 or LCA filing history. Most U.S. universities sponsor international faculty as a standard part of hiring, but filtering specifically for institutions with documented sponsorship activity saves time during a competitive academic job cycle.
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 a Professor role qualify as a specialty occupation under the E-3?
Yes. Professor positions require at minimum a bachelor's degree in a specific academic discipline, which meets the E-3 specialty occupation definition. Roles in research, teaching, or both qualify. The degree must align with the field you'll be teaching or researching, so a chemistry professor needs credentials in a relevant science, not a general arts degree.
How does the E-3 visa compare to the H-1B for Professor positions?
The E-3 has no annual cap and no lottery, meaning Australian academics can apply at any point in the year and receive a decision at their consulate interview. The H-1B visa requires lottery selection, and cap-exempt H-1B positions at nonprofits or universities still involve longer USCIS processing times. For faculty roles, the E-3 is faster and more predictable from offer to start date.
Can I hold an E-3 visa across multiple academic appointments or adjunct roles?
The E-3 is employer-specific, so each appointment requires its own LCA and visa authorization. Teaching across two institutions simultaneously requires separate filings for each employer. Adjunct arrangements are possible but each institution must independently certify prevailing wage compliance with the DOL before you can begin work under that appointment.