Assistant Professor, tenure-track

University of North Florida, United States

Updated: 1 day ago

Location: Jacksonville, FLORIDA

Job Type: FullTime

Deadline: 24 Jun 2024

Posting Details
Position Information

Job Title	Assistant Professor, tenure-track
Position Number	318570
Requisition Number	B08710
Position Type	Faculty 9-10 Months
Class Code
Time-limited through	N/A
Type of Appointment	Full-Time, Tenure-Track
Faculty Position Sub-Type	Regular
Length of Appointment	9 months
Internal Recruitment?	No
Working Hours	variable
Department	Nutrition & Dietetics
Organization	BROOKS COLLEGE OF HEALTH
Division	Academic Affairs - DIV
College	Brooks College of Health
Approved Hiring Salary Range	Negotiable
Pay Basis	Annually
Equal Opportunity	In 2018, the University of North Florida (UNF) received the prestigious INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, the only application-based national award for U.S. colleges and universities that exhibit an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion across their campuses. In addition, UNF ranked highest among the 80 HEED institutions and was also recognized as a 2018 Diversity Champion. The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who complains of discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of University Regulation.
Carnegie	UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the University’s collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNF’s mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens.
Faculty Initiatives	The University of North Florida promotes the quality and effectiveness of education and strives to maintain the highest standards of academic excellence in all phases of instruction, research/scholarship/creative activity, and service.
General Description / Primary Purpose	The University of North Florida Department of Nutrition & Dietetics invites applications for a 9-month Nutrition Assistant Professor, tenure-track, starting in Fall 2024.

Essential Duties

Job Function	Primary responsibilities include teaching in the undergraduate and graduate programs; maintaining a productive research agenda, and performing service to the department, college, university, and the profession. Other responsibilities include assisting with accreditation duties and mentoring/advising students. The selected faculty member will be expected to teach a 2:2 course load with opportunity to teach one course in summer for additional salary. The course load is subject to review after three years. In addition, the faculty member is encouraged to pursue contracts and grants where appropriate. The Department of Nutrition & Dietetics seeks to attract an active, culturally and academically diverse faculty of the highest caliber.
Percentage Of Time	100

Job Function

Primary responsibilities include teaching in the undergraduate and graduate programs; maintaining a productive research agenda, and performing service to the department, college, university, and the profession. Other responsibilities include assisting with accreditation duties and mentoring/advising students. The selected faculty member will be expected to teach a 2:2 course load with opportunity to teach one course in summer for additional salary. The course load is subject to review after three years. In addition, the faculty member is encouraged to pursue contracts and grants where appropriate.
The Department of Nutrition & Dietetics seeks to attract an active, culturally and academically diverse faculty of the highest caliber.

Percentage Of Time

100

Posting Detail Information

Marginal Functions
Required Qualifications
Faculty Position Required Qualifications	The successful candidate will have a Doctorate of Clinical Nutrition (DCN) or PhD in Nutrition or a related field by August 5, 2024, be a registered dietitian, have a minimum of 5 years of experience practicing in various clinical settings, have experience teaching undergraduate or graduate students, have a record of service to the profession and have a record of, or potential for scholarly research leading to peer-reviewed publications. Preferred qualifications: Experience teaching clinical nutrition, community nutrition, nutrition counseling and/or food service management; experience with grant writing; experience conducting research in community and/or clinical settings. This is not a remote position. The successful candidate will be required to work at the UNF campus in Jacksonville, Florida.
Departmental Requirements	The Department of Nutrition & Dietetics seeks to attract an active, culturally, and academically diverse faculty of the highest caliber.
Statement(s) of Understanding Definition	This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University’s policy, this position may also require a credit check. Pursuant to Florida Statute 1010.35, this position requires additional information from all applicants seeking research or research-related positions prior to an interview or offer of employment. Applicants MUST fully complete the Foreign Influence Review section of their application. Additional documents (e.g., passport) may be required based on form responses. The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator.
Required Licensure or Certification	Registered Dietitian and Doctorate of Clinical Nutrition (DCN) OR PhD in Nutrition or a related field by August 5, 2024.
Machines/Equipment used regularly	N/A
Anticipated Start Date	08/05/2024
Job Posting Date	02/26/2024
Application Review Date	04/15/2024
Application Deadline	06/24/2024
Open Until Filled	Yes
Point of Contact Information	Andrea Arikawa 904 620 1433
Hiring Official	Andrea Arikawa
Location if not Jacksonville	N/A
Special Instructions	Applicants must complete an online application, as well as upload supplemental documents, at www.unfjobs.org in order to be considered for this position. Applicants must include three references and contact information on the application. References will be contacted and asked to submit a letter of recommendation for applicants selected for consideration at the phone interview stage Applicants who do not apply online and/or upload all the required documents will not be considered for this position. Once you submit both your completed application and uploaded documents you will receive a confirmation number. Keep the confirmation number for your records. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Andrea Arikawa at (904) 620-1433, or [email protected].
Quicklink	https://www.unfjobs.org/postings/26740

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