Assistant or Associate Professor, NHM
- Employer
- The University of Alabama
- Location
- Tuscaloosa, AL
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- Tenured & Tenure-Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
The Department of Human Nutrition and Hospitality Management, a growing Department with a thriving faculty, seeks to fill a newly-designated faculty position in Human Nutrition. The Department is one of five in the College of Human Environmental Sciences at The University of Alabama, and offers an undergraduate degree in Food and Nutrition, a Coordinated Program in Dietetics, and a Didactic Program in Dietetics. Additionally, the Department offers a MS and PhD in Human Nutrition.
The University of Alabama is ranked among the top 50 public universities in the nation with a focus on research, teaching, and service, and it is one of the most beautiful college campuses in America. The University is a leader among public universities nationwide in the enrollment of National Merit Scholars and is the senior comprehensive doctoral level institution in Alabama. It is located in vibrant Tuscaloosa, a metropolitan area of approximately 160,000, with a warm and sunny climate.
Responsibilities: Teaching, research, and service to articulate the mission of The University including:
•Teach courses as needed at the undergraduate, MS and PhD level.
•Establish an active, focused research program in the area of nutrition.
•Produce a record of scholarly activity in human nutrition.
•Recruit, mentor, and advise students
•Participate on thesis and dissertation committees.
•Obtain external funding to support a nationally competitive research program.
•Serve on Departmental, College, and University committees.
Qualifications: Applicants should have a strong background in human nutrition with the ability to establish and sustain a research agenda in the area of nutrition, preferably in the area of pediatric, maternal/child/adolescent, or community nutrition.
•PhD or DrPH required. (Doctoral degree must be conferred prior to the start date or the offer will be withdrawn.)
•Registered Dietitian required.
•Must have completed at least 18 hours of graduate level nutrition courses.
•Evidence of the ability to teach at the collegiate level.
•Evidence of the potential to establish a related research program.
To be considered for the position of Associate Professor, the candidate must have attained tenure at a comparable University and be evaluated by the College of Human Environmental Sciences Tenure and Promotion Committee. https://facultyhandbook.ua.edu/v-criteria-and-standards-for-awarding-tenure-to-probationary-faculty/
Additional Position Information:Application Deadline is March 31, 2020. Review of applicants to begin January 15, 2020.
UA EEO StatementThe University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants to and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link below to find out more.
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Search Initiation Date:10/07/2019Expected Starting Date:08/16/2020Special Instructions to Applicants:•Applications must include the following: cover letter, curriculum vitae, transcript of graduate coursework (attached as Other Document 1), research statement incorporating a clear research trajectory, teaching philosophy (1 page), and a list of three professional references including their qualifications (attach as Other Document 2).
•For further information contact: Dr. Kristi Crowe-White kcrowe@ches.ua.edu
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Organization
The University of Alabama embodies an academic community that demands excellence in teaching, research and service and provides an inclusive, nurturing environment for the discovery of knowledge and the development of well-rounded leaders. Founded in 1831 as Alabama's first public college and known as the Capstone of Higher Education, UA provides a premier undergraduate and graduate education built upon global engagement, high-quality scholarship, outstanding teaching, and diversity and inclusivity throughout the community.
Our Mission
The University of Alabama will advance the intellectual and social condition of the people of the state, the nation and the world through the creation, translation and dissemination of knowledge with an emphasis on quality programs in the areas of teaching, research and service.
Our Vision
The University of Alabama will be known as the university of choice for the best and brightest students in Alabama, and all students who seek exceptional educational opportunities. The University of Alabama will be a student-centered research university and an academic community united in its commitment to enhance the quality of life for all Alabamians and the citizens of the nation and the world.
Our Core Values
The University of Alabama is committed to:
- Undergraduate education that produces socially-conscious, ethical and well-rounded leaders who are grounded in their subject matter and capable of controlling their own destinies.
- Graduate education that is deeply vested in subject matter knowledge, professional content, research skills and creative activity.
- Public outreach and service that is held in the highest regard and fosters impactful public engagement to enhance the quality of life for the citizens of Alabama, the nation and the world.
- Campus life that embodies collaboration, collegiality, respect and a culture of inclusivity.
Our Strategic Goals
- Provide a premier undergraduate and graduate education that offers a global perspective and is characterized by outstanding teaching, high-quality scholarship and distinctive curricular and co-curricular programs. Increase the University’s productivity and innovation in research, scholarship and creative activities that impact economic and societal development.
- Enrich our learning and work environment by providing an accepting, inclusive community that attracts and supports a diverse faculty, staff and student body.
- Provide opportunities and resources that facilitate work-life balance and enhance the recruitment and retention of outstanding faculty and staff.
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