The University of Kentucky
United States

Deadline Open until filled Date Posted February 26, 2019 Posting Details Job Title Assistant Professor in Dietetics and Human Nutrition Requisition Number FE01844 Working Title Department Name 81500:Dietetics and Human Nutrition Work Location Lexington, KY Type of Position Faculty Position Time Status Full-Time Tenure Track Status Tenure Track Required Education Earned doctorate in Nutrition, Dietetics or closely related field. Required Related Experience A commitment to excellence in research, service, and teaching. Required License/Registration/Certification Credential of Registered Dietitian Nutritionist ( RDN ), preferred Job Summary The Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition at the University of Kentucky in the College of Agriculture, Food and Environment seeks a candidate for a full-time, twelve-month, tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant level, with a start date of July 1, 2019. The distribution of effort is approximately 70% Research, 25% Instruction and 5% Service. Faculty assignments and division of efforts are subject to annual negotiation between the chair and faculty member. Successful applicants will be prepared to lead a collaborative research program and provide excellent student learning opportunities. The Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition ( DHN ) offers outstanding higher education opportunities for students passionate about food, health, and wellness. Our undergraduate program in Human Nutrition provides a strong foundation to prepare students for dental, medical, optometry, pharmacy, physical therapy, or physician assistant studies. We also have a long history of preparing successful Registered Dietitians for a rewarding career through our accredited didactic, coordinated, and internship programs. Faculty in DHN are engaged in a wide variety of research, from food environment and culture to exercise and physiology. We value community engagement and offer award-winning Cooperative Extension Service programs through Family and Consumer Sciences Extension to help Kentuckians live their best lives. To apply, please include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, transcripts, and contact information for three references when prompted in the application. Applications will be reviewed beginning March 4, 2019 and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants may direct their questions to our search committee chair, Alison Gustafson, ************************ Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work successfully with diverse students, faculty, staff and external partners. Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience Deadline to Apply Open Until Filled Yes University Community of Inclusion The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen. Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). - * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's Online Employment System? - The Chronicle of Higher Education - ****************** - **************** - ******************** (Diverse Issues in Higher Education) - ************ (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium) - ************************ - Academic Keys - Latinos in Higher Education - ********** - A colleague, friend, and/or family member - None of the Above - Applicant Documents Required Documents - Curriculum Vita - Cover Letter - Academic Transcript - Optional Documents

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