"Assistant Professor (Dietetics)"

General Summary

Eastern Michigan University’s Coordinated Program in Dietetics invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position. This is an eight-month appointment with optional summer employment contingent on departmental need.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the dietetics program, both on-campus and online;
• Mentor student research and advise dietetics students;
• Develop an active research program, pursue external funding, and publish scholarly work;
• Engage in service activities within the Program, School, College, University, and broader community;
• Contribute to interprofessional education and collaborate across disciplines;
• Participate in program development and evaluation (e.g., curriculum design).

Minimum Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree (ABD considered) in nutrition or a closely-related field;
• RD/RDN credential;
• College-level teaching experience;
• Evidence of a research agenda and the ability to maintain high-quality scholarly work;
• Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• RD/RDN professional experience;
• Food service and/or management experience;
• Experience with an accredited supervised practice program;
• Evidence of scholarly contributions to the profession or related field.

Special Instructions

Application materials must include:

• Letter of interest;
• Curriculum vitae;
• Contact information for three references.

For questions, please contact John Carbone, PhD, RD, Search Committee Chair at jcarbon2@emich.edu.

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