Tenure-Track Scholar: Native American Nutrition & Food Systems

University of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); Sur place; USD 89 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive wages and generous time‑gο

Tuition assistance and professional发展

Résumé du poste

University of Minnesota invites applications for a nine‑month tenure‑track faculty position as Assistant Professor in Native American Nutrition & Food Systems in the Department of Food Science and Nutrition. The appointment typically involves 50% research and 50% teaching, with potential variation by qualifications.

The appointee will develop an extramurally funded program, work with tribal communities, and teach at both undergraduate and graduate levels while mentoring students.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in nutrition, food science, food systems, public health or a related field, with training and experience in community‑based participatory research in nutrition, public health, or food systems.
• Demonstrated experience working closely with Native American and/or Alaska Natives on nutrition/public health/food systems issues and building a Minnesota tribal community research program.
• Published research in peer‑reviewed journals on Native American nutrition and food systems; strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsabilités

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in nutrition, food systems, and related areas.
• Advise undergraduate, M.S., M.P.S., and Ph.D. students.
• Develop a strong extramurally funded research program and lead nutrition conferences and community events.
• Foster respectful partnerships with tribal communities and collaborate across the university.

Connaissances

Community research

Native American engagement

Communication skills

Formation

Earned doctorate in nutrition or related field

Description du poste

University of Minnesota invites applications for a nine‑month tenure‑track faculty position as Assistant Professor in Native American Nutrition & Food Systems in the Department of Food Science and Nutrition. The appointment typically involves 50% research and 50% teaching, with potential variation by qualifications.

The appointee will develop an extramurally funded program, work with tribal communities, and teach at both undergraduate and graduate levels while mentoring students.