Assistant/Associate Professor-Human Nutrition, Department of Family and Consumer Sciences

Tenure-track faculty position available August 16, 2013.

Responsibilities: teach graduate and undergraduate courses in one or more of the following areas—nutrition biochemistry, medical nutrition therapy, community nutrition, or nutrition assessment; maintain an active research agenda and secure external funding.

Minimum qualifications: earned doctorate in nutrition or closely related field completed on or before August 16, 2013; Registered Dietitian with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics; at least one advanced degree in human nutrition; evidence of potential to establish a scholarly research agenda; evidence of potential to mentor graduate students; effective oral and written communication skills; ability to work cooperatively and interact effectively with faculty and staff to contribute to the strategic plan for the department, college, and university.

Preferred qualifications: evidence of competence and potential for excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels; evidence of scholarship through refereed publications and presentations; evidence of successful grantsmanship; significant professional experience in the field of nutrition; successful involvement with professional organizations within the discipline.

Send cover letter, resume, three original letters of recommendation, samples of written work, and official university transcripts to:

Dr. Nicolle Fernandes
Human Nutrition Search Committee Chair
Department of Family and Consumer Sciences
Ball State University
Muncie, IN 47306 or to nvfernandes@bsu.edu

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. www.bsu.edu

Ball State University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community.

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