Assistant Professor, Tenure Track - Dietetics and Nutrition - 534338

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Assistant Professor, Tenure Track - Dietetics and Nutrition - 534338

Job Information

The Robert Stempel College of Public Health & Social Work invites applicants for 1 tenure track faculty position in Dietetics and Nutrition to be hired at the Assistant Professor level. We invite investigators with current funding and/or funding potential and a track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals within the dietetics and nutrition field.

The Department of Dietetics and Nutrition is one of six departments within the Robert Stempel College of Public Health & Social Work. The mission of the Department of Dietetics and Nutrition is to prepare practitioners and applied researchers in dietetics, food, and nutrition to build a healthier society. The Department offers a bachelor’s (2-tracks; the Didactic Program in Dietetics is intended for students interested in becoming a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist; the nutrition science track is designed for students interested in other health professions), master’s and doctoral degree in dietetics and nutrition along with a graduate certificate in pediatric nutrition. The Department also houses a graduate Dietetic Internship Program. The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND^®) accredits two programs within the department.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. PhD in dietetics, nutrition or closely related field from an accredited institution
2. Evidence of ability or potential to develop an independent research program and secure external funding
3. Track record of publication in peer-reviewed journals
4. Demonstrated teaching proficiency
5. Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Postdoctoral experience
2. Registered Dietitian

Responsibilities:

1. Establish an independent, externally-funded research program;
2. Communicate research at conferences and in peer-reviewed publications as appropriate;
3. Teach undergraduate and graduate courses within dietetics and nutrition;
4. Train and mentor graduate students; and
5. Participate in departmental, college, and university service.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to Job Opening ID 534338 at careers.fiu.edu. The application review process will commence on February 27, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled.

Each applicant needs to provide a cover letter describing the applicant’s interest and qualifications, a research statement, a teaching statement and a complete curriculum vitae. Candidates also will need to provide the names and contact information of at least three (3) references who will only be contacted if selected for an on-campus interview.

For inquiries, please contact: Dr. Catherine Coccia, Chair of Search and Screen Committee email: ccoccia@fiu.edu; phone: 305-348-0194.

FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.