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Assistant Professor (Human Nutrition) (#87552) | University of Hawai'iDepartment : University of Hawai'i at Manoa - College of Tropical Agriculture and Human ResilienceOpening Date : 12 / 06 / 2024Closing Date : 02 / 02 / 2025 11 : 59 PM HawaiiPosition Number : 0087552Description The Department of Human Nutrition, Food and Animal Sciences (HNFAS) at the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa (UHM) invites applicants for a tenure track Assistant Professor position in human nutrition and dietetics.The department seeks candidates whose research is centered on human nutrition. Candidates with multi / interdisciplinary research experience (e.g., nutrition, clinical nutrition, public health, community nutrition, or sports nutrition) are encouraged to apply. Qualified candidates shall possess a promising record of scholarship, a strong research agenda, and be able to support students through advising and mentorship. The department is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds, minimizing barriers, and increasing equity and completion rates among different demographics.The University of Hawaii at Manoa (UHM) is an indigenous-serving institution with a commitment to becoming a Native Hawaiian Place of Learning. UHM is classified as an “R1” institution, part of a 10-campus statewide system with 48,373 students enrolled (Fall 2022), and it is a uniquely structured Minority Serving Institute (MSI) and Land Grant University (LGU) within the US Western-Pacific region.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : Develop a research program in human nutrition and conduct nationally and internationally recognized research in nutrition, collaborating with internal and external partners.Teach undergraduate nutrition courses such as Medical Nutrition Therapy, Lifespan Nutrition, Nutrition in Sports and Exercise, and a graduate course in the individual's area of expertise.Advise undergraduate and graduate students preparing for professional and technical careers in Food and Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics.Obtain extramural funds to support human nutrition related programs.Participate in departmental, college, and university affairs.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : Doctorate in nutrition or closely related field from a recognized institution.Demonstrated ability or evidence of potential to teach college-level nutrition classes.A record of peer-reviewed publications and other scholarship in human nutrition research commensurate with the candidate’s career level.DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS : Current Registered Dietitian (RD) credential.Demonstrated proficiency in research related to human nutrition, including clinical nutrition, public health, community nutrition, and / or sports nutrition.Robust research credentials with a strong record of peer-reviewed publications in human nutrition.Postdoctoral or equivalent research and teaching experience.Demonstrated ability to secure extramural competitive grant funding.Experience in teaching and course development at the undergraduate or graduate level.Demonstrated excellent oral and written English communication skills.Demonstrated effective leadership, teamwork, and team building skills.Experience with mentoring peers, mentees, and / or students.Active involvement in professional societies or service related to nutrition.Experience with course- and program-level assessments.TO APPLY : Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach the required documents. Please submit the following : 1) a cover letter, 2) curriculum vitae including education, experience, accomplishments, external grants obtained and publications, 3) a description of your goals and objectives for this position, 4) official academic transcripts and relevant specialized training certificates (copies accepted, however official transcripts will be required upon hire), and 5) the names, contact information and e-mail addresses for 3 professional references. Incomplete applications will not be considered.EEO / AA, Clery Act, ADA The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, genetic information, marital status, breastfeeding, income assignment for child support, arrest and court record (except as permissible under State law), sexual orientation, domestic or sexual violence victim status, national guard absence, or status as a covered veteran.#J-18808-Ljbffr
