"Assistant Professor on the Tenure Line, Department of Human Science, School of Health - Georgetown University Medical Center"

The Department of Human Science invites applications for a 12-month, tenure-line position at the rank of Assistant Professor. The Department of Human Science is located in the School of Health. It has an undergraduate emphasis offering a strong foundation in human biology and faculty research that ranges from cellular and molecular biology, physiology, genetics, health promotion, and population health.

The University, School and Department have an explicit interest in health equity, reducing health disparities, and improving health outcomes. Interested candidates must have a Ph.D. degree or equivalent and a scholarship portfolio in the area of molecular endocrinology or metabolic biology with a background in biochemistry. Preference will be given to applicants with expertise in metabolism, evidence based nutrition, and interests in the relationships between diet and health. The successful candidate should have a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring undergraduate students, establishing a productive extramurally-funded research program, and publishing in peer reviewed journals. Interested applicants should upload their materials including a curriculum vitae, a listing of peer-reviewed publications, a cover letter detailing your interest in the position and your qualifications (one to two page), and statements describing (1) your research interests, and (2) teaching philosophy, and contact information for three referees.

The projected salary pay range for this position is $125,000 to $140,000, which represents the full range of anticipated compensation for this position. Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University's business needs and external factors.