The Department of Nutrition at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, invites applications to fill two 9-month (academic year) tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant/Associate Professor levels. One position will be at the level of Assistant Professor, with a specialty area in either nutritional epidemiology or systems-level interventions. The other position will be at the level of Assistant/Associate Professor, with a specialty area in either nutritional epidemiology or systems-level interventions.
Required Qualifications: Candidates for these positions must have an earned doctorate in nutrition or closely related area (e.g., Community Nutrition or Public Health) and at least one graduate degree in nutrition. They must have relevant research experience in systems-level interventions (i.e., interventions aimed at community or broader-level targets) or nutritional epidemiology (especially dietary assessment). Individuals should demonstrate evidence of successful research and have a background in public health nutrition.
For the rank of Associate Professor, the candidate demonstrates clear evidence for a successful, independent research program, with a history of externally funded grants, and the potential for securing federally funded grants, with a preference for individuals with such funding. An appropriate publication record and evidence of quality teaching are expected.
Desired Qualifications: The candidates should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be active in professional organizations, and have an affinity for student advising and mentoring. Post-doctoral experience is desirable and individuals who are Registered Dietitians are highly desirable.
For the rank of Associate Professor, previous mentoring of student or trainees, and collaborative experiences working with community members is desired. Previous administrative and program management leadership, and demonstrated leadership in the field, is highly desirable.
Duties/Responsibilities: Primary research responsibilities will be to develop an independent research program with the expectation to obtain federally funded grants and to establish research collaborations with other faculty in Public Health Nutrition and faculty in other departments as appropriate. Teaching expectations include undergraduate and graduate nutrition courses with an emphasis in public health nutrition and/or community nutrition and nutrition through the life course. Responsibilities include advising undergraduate and graduate students, directing student research, with active participation in professional organizations.
Salary: Competitive salary and start-up benefits are commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Position available: August 1, 2011
Application Process: Interested applicants should submit letters detailing research and teaching background, curriculum vitae, and names and contact information of four references by October 15, 2010 (at which time the evaluation and review process will begin). The positions will be open until suitable candidates are identified and the positions are filled. Application materials should be sent electronically to Katie Kavanagh, PhD, RD, Chair of the Search Committee, Department of Nutrition, e-mail: kkavanag@utk.edu and copied to Marylenna Honeycutt, e-mail: mhoneycu@utk.edu, Administrative Assistant. (Note: Dr. Katie Kavanagh can also be reached at: University of Tennessee, Department of Nutrition, 1215 Cumberland Ave., 229 JHB, Knoxville, TN 37996-1920, Tel: 865-974-6250, Fax: 865-974-3491).
The Knoxville campus of the University of Tennessee is seeking candidates who have the ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the diversity and intercultural goals of the University.
The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.
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