Assistant Professor, tenure-track
University of North Florida

Job Info

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Job Title:

Assistant Professor, tenure-track

Position Number:

337330

Requisition Number:

B08711

Position Type:

Faculty 9-10 Months

Time-limited through:

N/A

Type of Appointment:

Full-Time, Tenure-Track

Faculty Position Sub-Type:

Regular

Length of Appointment:

9 months

Internal Recruitment?:

No

Working Hours:

variable

Department:

Nutrition & Dietetics

Organization:

BROOKS COLLEGE OF HEALTH

Division:

Academic Affairs - DIV

College:

Brooks College of Health

Approved Hiring Salary Range:

Negotiable

Pay Basis:

Annually

Equal Opportunity:

In 2018, the University of North Florida (UNF) received the prestigious INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, the only application-based national award for U.S. colleges and universities that exhibit an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion across their campuses. In addition, UNF ranked highest among the 80 HEED institutions and was also recognized as a 2018 Diversity Champion.

The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who complains of discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of University Regulation.

Carnegie:

UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the University's collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNF's mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens.

Faculty Initiatives:

The University of North Florida promotes the quality and effectiveness of education and strives to maintain the highest standards of academic excellence in all phases of instruction, research/scholarship/creative activity, and service.

General Description / Primary Purpose:

The University of North Florida Department of Nutrition & Dietetics invites applications for a 9-month Nutrition Assistant Professor, tenure-track, starting in Fall 2024.

Job Function:

Primary responsibilities include teaching in the undergraduate and graduate programs; maintaining a productive research agenda, and performing service to the department, college, university, and the profession. Other responsibilities include assisting with accreditation duties and mentoring/advising students. The selected faculty member will be expected to teach a 2:2 course load with opportunity to teach one course in summer for additional salary. The course load is subject to review after three years. In addition, the faculty member is encouraged to pursue contracts and grants where appropriate.
The Department of Nutrition & Dietetics seeks to attract an active, culturally and academically diverse faculty of the highest caliber.

Percentage Of Time:

100

Faculty Position Required Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have a Doctorate of Clinical Nutrition (DCN) or PhD in Nutrition or a related field by August 5, 2024, be a registered dietitian, have a minimum of 5 years of experience practicing in various clinical settings, have experience teaching undergraduate or graduate students, have a record of service to the profession and have a record of, or potential for scholarly research leading to peer-reviewed publications.

Preferred qualifications: Experience teaching clinical nutrition, community nutrition, nutrition counseling and/or food service management; experience with grant writing; experience conducting research in community and/or clinical settings.
This is not a remote position. The successful candidate will be required to work at the UNF campus in Jacksonville, Florida.

Departmental Requirements:

The Department of Nutrition & Dietetics seeks to attract an active, culturally, and academically diverse faculty of the highest caliber.

Statement(s) of Understanding Definition:

This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check.

Pursuant to Florida Statute 1010.35, this position requires additional information from all applicants seeking research or research-related positions prior to an interview or offer of employment. Applicants MUST fully complete the Foreign Influence Review section of their application. Additional documents (e.g., passport) may be required based on form responses.

The holder of this position is designated as a "Responsible Employee" pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University's Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator.

Required Licensure or Certification:

Registered Dietitian and Doctorate of Clinical Nutrition (DCN) OR PhD in Nutrition or a related field by August 5, 2024.

Machines/Equipment used regularly:

N/A

Anticipated Start Date:

08/05/2024

Job Posting Date:

02/26/2024

Application Review Date:

04/15/2024

Application Deadline:

06/24/2024

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Point of Contact Information:

Andrea Arikawa 904 620 1433

Hiring Official:

Andrea Arikawa

Location if not Jacksonville:

N/A

Special Instructions:

Applicants must complete an online application, as well as upload supplemental documents, at www.unfjobs.org in order to be considered for this position. Applicants must include three references and contact information on the application. References will be contacted and asked to submit a letter of recommendation for applicants selected for consideration at the phone interview stage Applicants who do not apply online and/or upload all the required documents will not be considered for this position. Once you submit both your completed application and uploaded documents you will receive a confirmation number. Keep the confirmation number for your records. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Andrea Arikawa at (904) 620-1433, or a.arikawa@unf.edu.

Quicklink:

https://www.unfjobs.org/postings/26741

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