Regular Faculty in Nutrition and Women’s Health

Scholarshipdb; Moscow (ID); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated faculty member in Nutrition and Women’s Health. This advanced position involves conducting impactful research, teaching courses, and mentoring students and junior faculty. The role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to federally funded projects while collaborating with a dynamic team. Ideal candidates will have a PhD in Nutrition or a related field and a proven track record in research funding and mentorship. If you are passionate about nutrition and eager to make a difference in the academic community, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• PhD required; experience in research funding and mentoring is essential.
• Strong oral and written communication skills are a must.

Responsibilities

• Conduct federally funded research on nutrition and women’s health.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in nutrition.

Skills

Research funding acquisition

Mentoring

Oral communication

Written communication

Teaching at undergraduate level

Teaching at graduate level

Education

PhD in Nutrition or related discipline

Job description

Regular Faculty in Nutrition and Women’s Health

Recruitment Title: Regular Faculty in Nutrition and Women’s Health

Advertising Pay Range: Commensurate with experience

Location: Moscow

Primary Division/College: College of Agricultural & Life Sciences

Primary Unit: Family & Consumer Sciences

Employee Category: Faculty

Classification Group Title: Regular Faculty

Position Control Number: 0927

FTE: 1

Contract Basis: Academic Year

Anticipated Contract Start Date: 08/11/2024

FLSA Status: Exempt

Tenure Tracking: Negotiable (must be justified)

Rank: Negotiable (must be justified)

Posting Details

Position Responsibilities:

This individual will conduct federally funded research related to nutrition and women’s health, teach undergraduate and graduate courses related to nutrition, and provide outreach and service related to nutrition and women’s health as part of the COBRE in Nutrition and Women’s Health. This will include oversight of seminar series and mentoring of junior faculty (research project leaders and pilot project grantees) associated with the COBRE. This is an advanced faculty position with an open rank negotiable for an appointment of Assistant, Associate, and Full professor. Rank and tenure are negotiable based on how the candidate meets the criteria outlined in department and college bylaws.

Qualifications

Minimum Education/Degree Required: Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire.

Required Qualifications:

• PhD in Nutrition or related discipline.
• Experience obtaining federal research funding related to nutrition and women’s health.
• Experience completing federally funded projects related to nutrition and women’s health.
• Experience publishing research findings in refereed journals.
• Experience mentoring junior faculty and graduate students conducting research related to nutrition.
• Experience with oral and written communication skills.
• Experience teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience providing leadership and leading training programs.
• Experience or interest in conducting interdisciplinary work, particularly with other faculty in the Margaret Ritchie School of Family and Consumer Sciences.
• Experience teaching introductory nutrition.
• Experience teaching graduate courses in nutrition.

Posting Information

Posting Date: 03/06/2024

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants: Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Along with your online application, write a letter of qualification addressing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications listed. In addition, your application materials must include a CV as well as names & contact information for at least three (3) professional references.

For questions, please contact:

NAME: Shelley McGuire

DEPARTMENT: Family and Consumer Sciences

PHONE NUMBER: 208-885-6698

EMAIL: [e-mail]

Background Check Statement: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

EEO Statement: The University of Idaho (U of I) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.