Lecturer

University of Vermont, United States

Updated: about 2 months ago
Location: Burlington, VERMONT
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Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.


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The Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences at the University of Vermont seeks a Lecturer in Food, Nutrition, and Society. This 9-month, non-tenure track renewable position involves undergraduate teaching, advising and service related to the Nutrition and Food Sciences degree and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences’ cross-college degree in Food Systems. The effective date of the position is September 1, 2024.
The candidate must have an earned doctoral degree (e.g., Ph.D., Dr.P.H., Sc.D.) in a relevant field such as public health, nutrition, food systems. Candidates with expertise in equity in the food system are encouraged to apply. Teaching responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following courses: Farm to Table: Our Contemporary Food Systems; Human Health in the Food System; Food, Nutrition, and Inequality; Foods for Planetary Health. The department is keenly interested in diversifying its faculty and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.
Required Materials:
Applications must be submitted online at www.uvmjobs.com . posting # F2957PO.
Applicants must provide:
Cover letter addressing the candidate’s interest and experience including mentoring and community engagement, Curriculim Vitae, a Teaching statement that conveys the applicant’s vision on teaching, mentoring and learning. A one-page statement that discusses skills, experiences, and commitment to teaching and mentoring diverse and historically underserved student populations, including how they will contribute to the University of Vermont’s Our Common Ground, and advancing cultural competencies, diversity, and inclusive excellence at the University of Vermont.
Names and email addresses of three references who may be contacted after the initial screening review.
Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Openness, Respect, Responsibility, Integrity, Innovation, and Justice. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to the ideals of accessibility, inclusiveness, and academic excellence as reflected in the tenets of Our Common Ground. To learn more about Our Common Ground please visit: https://www.uvm.edu/president/our-common-ground .
Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit all materials by March 1, 2024. Evaluation of applications will begin on March 1, 2024, and will continue until suitable candidates are identified. Questions may be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Amy Trubek, Nutrition and Food Sciences Dept., 109 Carrigan Drive, 354 MLS, University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont 05405 ([email protected] ).
Founded in 1791, UVM has been called one of the “public ivies” and is consistently ranked as one of the top public universities in the United States. Interested candidates are encouraged to visit the UVM-NFS website: www.uvm.edu/nfs and the city of Burlington, Vermont website: http://www.burlingtonvt.gov/ .
The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category legally protected by federal or state law. The University encourages applications from all individuals who will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution.
Job Open Date 02/01/2024
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Position Information


Posting Number F2957PO
Department Nutrition & Food Sciences/51080
Advertising/Posting Title Lecturer
FLSA Exempt
Position Number 00026963
Employee FTE 1.0
Employee Term (months) 9

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