Job Summary:
Assistant Professor, tenure track, full-time, 9 month appointment in the School of Human Sciences within the college of Natural and Health Sciences. Responsibilities include: Teaching undergraduate on-campus and online courses in an accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics as well as in a proposed B.S. Nutrition degree program; student advisement, service in professional organizations and on campus committees; scholarly activity in areas of dietetics including publication and grant writing.
Minimum Qualifications:
This position requires a doctoral degree in foods, nutrition or related field (ABD status will be considered; however, degree completion is required for appointment to this tenure-track position beginning August 16, 2010); Dietetic Registration; evidence of successful teaching experience (faculty or TA) at college/university level or experience providing in-service education to physicians/other health care providers.
Preferred Qualifications:
The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate potential for teaching excellence in traditional and online settings, have practical experience in area of expertise such as foods, nutrition or other related areas, evidence of potential for successful scholarly activity including grant writing, be willing to advise students, show evidence of activity in professional organizations and membership in The American Dietetic Association. Experience with collaborative/outreach partnerships on a campus and surrounding community is desirable.
Salary and Benefits:
Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Benefits available include health, life, and dental insurance, as well as a selection of several defined contribution retirement programs. Dependents and spouses of UNC employees who are employed as 0.5 FTE or above are entitled to and eligible for Dependent Tuition Grants. These tuition grants will cover in-state tuition charges. Further requirements may exist. Other benefits may be available based on position. Opportunities for summer instruction may be available.
Requested Start Date:
August 16, 2010.
Application Materials, Contact, and Application Deadline:
Screening of applications will begin on January 15, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled. Interested persons should apply online at https://careers.unco.edu and select “View/Apply for Faculty Positions” then choose “Assistant Professor - Dietetics.” Application documents to be submitted online are a letter of application/cover letter and curriculum vitae. Three letters of recommendation and an unofficial copy of graduate school transcripts should be sent to: Dr. Alana Cline, Search Chair, University of Northern Colorado, Dietetics Program, Campus Box 93, 501 20th Street, Greeley, CO 80639 or alana.cline@unco.edu .
Additional Requirements:
Satisfactory completion of a background check, educational check, and authorization to work in the United States is required after a conditional offer of employment has been made. The successful candidate must submit original transcripts within one (1) month of hire.
Location and Environment:
The University of Northern Colorado is a Doctoral/Research University enrolling 12,000+ graduate and undergraduate students. The university, founded in 1889, is located in Greeley, Colorado, which has a growing population of 80,000 and is situated an hour north of Denver and 30 miles east of the Rocky Mountains. Further information about UNC and the City of Greeley is available at http://www.unco.edu.
Additional Information:
This position is contingent on funding from the Colorado State Legislature, approval by the Board of Trustees, and subject to the policies and regulations of the University of Northern Colorado. Federal regulations require that the University retain all documents submitted by applicants. Materials will not be returned or copied for applicants.
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