Open PositionsJob Posting Title: Assistant Professor in Community/Public Health NutritionThe Department of Nutritional Sciences at the University of Connecticut invites applications for a full -time (9 - month appointment, 50% research and 50% teaching), tenure -track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor. The anticipated start date is August 23, 2019. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESEstablish a nationally- recognized and federally -funded research program; produce high -quality publications; collaborate with interdisciplinary research and outreach teams; teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the areas of community and public health nutrition; advise undergraduate and graduate students; and provide academic and professional service. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSPh.D. or equivalent in nutrition or closely related discipline; demonstrated potential for establishing an independent, extramura lly-funded research program in community/public health nutrition or nutrition translation that complements existing departmental strengths; proven research productivity; ability to teach and advise undergraduate and graduate students; effective oral and wr itten communication and interpersonal skills; demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity; and postdoctoral or equivalent research experience. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSResearch experience or demonstrated interest in nutrition- related health disparities , translation of nutrition science from bench to consumer, dietary behaviors, diet quality and health outcomes, or nutrition education; documented evidence of extramural grant submission and success; and registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) credential. APPOINTMENT TERMSSalary will be c ompetitive and commensurate with experience. A start-up package for research is available. TO APPLYUse this link https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/13210 to be redirected to Academic Jobs Online to complete your application. Please submit the following:
Please refer to Search #2019328 on all materials. Inquiries about the position should be directed to The University of Connecticut is committed to building and supporting a multicultural and diverse community of students, facu lty, and staff. The diversity of students, faculty, and staff continues to increase, as does the number of honors students, valedictorians and salutatorians who consistently make UConn their top choice. More than 100 research centers and institutes serve the University’s teaching, research, diversity, and outre ach missions, leading to UConn’s ranking as one of the nation’s top research universities. UConn’s faculty and staff are the critical link to fostering and expanding our vibrant, multicultural, and dive rse community. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employme nt Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities, and members of traditionally underrepresented populations. |
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