What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor (Human Nutrition) Tenure Track position at University of Hawaii at Manoa?
Title : Assistant Professor (Human Nutrition), F3M9
Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below.
Position Number : 0087552
Hiring Unit : College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience, Human Nutrition, Food and Animal Sciences (HNFAS)
Location : Manoa Campus
Date Posted : December 6, 2024
Closing Date : February 2, 2025
Monthly Type : 9-Month
Tenure Track : Tenure-Track
Full Time / Part Time : Full-Time
Temporary / Permanent : Permanent
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. The University of Hawaii at Manoa is classified as an “R1” institution; part of a 10-campus statewide system that has 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. UH is one of a few M.I-LGUs offering Associate, Baccalaureate, Masters, and Ph.D. STEM degrees, as well as post-graduate certificates.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Develop a research program in human nutrition and conduct nationally and internationally recognized research in nutrition, working with internal collaborators in the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources as well as partners (e.g., academia, government, and industry) outside the university.
- 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 / guide 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.
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DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS :
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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 with knowledge of your skills related to this position. Failure to submit all required documents shall deem an application to be incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Inquiries :
Dr. Soojin Jun; 808-956-8283; soojin@hawaii.edu
EEO / AA, Clery Act, ADA
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