Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track - Dietetics and Nutrition

Updated: about 2 months ago
Location: Miami, FLORIDA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: Open Until Filled

Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.

The Robert Stempel College of Public Health & Social Work invites applicants for 2 tenure track faculty positions in community nutrition, public health nutrition, or health disparities research, to be hired at the Assistant Professor level. We invite investigators with track records of funding and publication in peer-reviewed journals, preferably in these fields.


The Department of Dietetics and Nutrition is one of six departments within the Robert Stempel College of Public Health & Social Work. The mission of the Department of Dietetics and Nutrition is to prepare practitioners and applied researchers in dietetics, food, and nutrition to build a healthier society. The Department offers a bachelor’s (2-tracks; the Didactic Program in Dietetics is intended for students interested in becoming a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist; the nutrition science track is designed for students interested in other health professions), master’s and doctoral degree in dietetics and nutrition along with a graduate certificate in pediatric nutrition. The Department also houses a graduate Dietetic Internship Program. The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND® ) accredits two programs within the department.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

  • PhD in Nutrition or closely related field from an accredited institution
  • Track record of funded research
  • Track record of publication in peer-reviewed journals
  • Demonstrated teaching proficiency
  • Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community
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    Preferred Qualifications:

  • Postdoctoral experience
  • Registered Dietitian
  • Expertise in community nutrition, public health nutrition, or health disparities

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    RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Establish an independent, externally-funded research program;
  • Teach undergraduate and graduate courses related to community nutrition, public health nutrition, or health disparities;
  • Train and mentor graduate students; and
  • Participate in departmental, college, and university service.
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    Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to Job Opening ID 531785 at facultycareers.fiu.edu. The application review process will commence on 4/5/2024 and will continue until the position is filled.

     

    Each applicant needs to provide a cover letter describing the applicant’s interest and qualifications along with a complete curriculum vitae in a single pdf file .  Candidates also will need to provide the names and contact information of at least three (3) references who will only be contacted if selected for an on-campus interview.

     

    For inquiries, please contact: Dr. Juan Liuzzi, Chair of Search and Screen Committee email: [email protected] ; phone: 305-348-1611.

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    Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process.  It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

     

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