Assistant Professor in Nutrition and Food Sciences

University of Rhode Island, United States

Updated: over 1 year ago
Location: Kingston, PENNSYLVANIA
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Posting Details
Position Information


Job Title Assistant Professor in Nutrition and Food Sciences
Job Description Summary, Duties and Responsibilities, Required Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications
The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by September 16, 2022.
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The Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences at the University of Rhode Island invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position for the 2023-24 academic year (starting August 2023). This position will involve teaching undergraduate and graduate nutrition courses, research, and service, and generally consist of teaching 5 courses per academic year. Areas of particular research interest include: nutritional epidemiology, behavior change, global nutrition, community/public health nutrition, nutrition and aging, maternal and child nutrition, food policy, and food systems and sustainability. Candidates research efforts will primarily focus on contributing to ongoing extramural research within the department, college, and university.
The Department, College, and University recognize that the field of Nutrition needs to be strengthened by contributions from a broad range of perspectives. The Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and seeks to serve as a representative inspiration for the next generations. As such, we particularly welcome candidates from groups that are historically underrepresented, marginalized, and/or excluded in the field of nutrition who will support the mission of both URI and the Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences to expose students to different perspectives. Candidates will demonstrate a commitment to inclusivity to enhance a sense of belonging and academic success among undergraduate students from diverse cultures and backgrounds. For more information see the university diversity website: https://web.uri.edu/diversity/
Duties and Responsibilities:
The successful candidate is expected to teach a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses in Nutrition and Food Sciences, mentor and advise undergraduate and graduate students, and contribute to active research.
Qualifications
Required:
1. Earned Doctorate in Nutrition or closely related area conferred by August 15, 2023.
2. Demonstrated graduate coursework in human nutrition.
3. Demonstrated teaching experience and responsibilities at the college or university level as either an instructor, lecturer, or teaching assistant.
4. Demonstrated ability to directly contribute to active departmental research efforts, including publications and grant submissions.
5. Demonstrated proficiency in oral and written communication.
6. Demonstrated ability to work in an interdisciplinary team.
7. Demonstrated experience and commitment to working and promoting diverse and traditionally underrepresented groups.
Preferred:
1. Registered Dietitian.
2. MPH.
3. Independent teaching of an undergraduate or graduate nutrition course at a college of university.
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About the University of Rhode Island and the Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences: The University of Rhode Island is the state’s current Land, Sea, and Urban grant public research institution. It offers cutting-edge research, discovery, and experiences typically found at larger universities, alongside the warm, friendly, student-centered atmosphere of smaller institutions. The university’s 1200-acre, picturesque rural setting in historic Kingston Village is perfectly located just 6 miles from Rhode Island’s coastal beaches. Just 30 miles south of Providence, a quick train ride from Boston, and a few hours from New York City, it’s an ideal location for facilitating collaborations with other top universities and for accessing some of the best cultural and culinary offerings in the nation. The Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences has a strong undergraduate program (~120 undergraduate students) and a strong graduate program (~70 Dietetic Interns, Master’s, and PhD students). There are 10 faculty members in the Department. The Department is housed within the College of Health Sciences, which is a member of the URI’s Academic Health Collaborative.
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ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.
Union Tenure Track
Status Academic Year, Full-time, Tenure-track, Permanent
End Date of Restriction or Limitation

Department Information


Department Nutrition & Food Science
Contact(s)
Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)
Contact Email
Campus Location Kingston
Grant Funded No
Extension Contingent on Funding Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please attach the following 5 PDF documents to your online Faculty Employment Application. Materials should be addressed to: Search committee chair, Nutrition and Food Sciences, University of Rhode Island.
1. Cover letter of application including a summary of your interests and qualifications for the position (as one complete document).
2. Curriculum vitae including the names and contact information for three professional references.
3. A research statement, limited to one page.
4. A teaching narrative, limited to one page, describing your teaching background, philosophy/pedagogy, and preferences, including existing courses in our department and new courses you might develop.
5. A diversity statement, limited to one page, that identifies commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion and action items.
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The University of Rhode Island is an AA/EEOD employer. Women, persons of color, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, and other protected groups members are encouraged to apply.

Posting Information


Position Number 106620
Posting Number F00321
Posting Date 08/10/2022
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/10425

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