University of Wyoming - Dept. of Family & Consumer Sciences
Laramie, Wyoming
JOB PURPOSE:
The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences at the University of Wyoming invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Family and Consumer Sciences with a Human Nutrition focus; nine-month academic year, tenure-track appointment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Primary responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses with a clinical and/or metabolic focus in Human Nutrition and Food/Didactic Program in Nutrition and Dietetics (DPND). These courses may include: Therapeutic Nutrition, Sports Nutrition & Metabolism, and Nutrition & Weight Control. Additional teaching responsibilities may include curriculum for the WWAMI Medical Education Program and courses in the applicant’s background and expertise. The University of Wyoming’s teaching load is 2-3 with course reductions possible. In addition, the individual will be expected to establish a research program related to human nutrition; supervise Master’s and/or interdisciplinary Biomedical Science PhD students, mentor undergraduate students, assist with maintaining accreditation standards for the DPND, collaborate with other faculty to transition the DPND to a Future Graduate Model, and provide service to the department, college, university and discipline.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Earned doctorate in human nutrition, nutrition science, dietetics or closely related field at time of appointment
Potential for effective college-level teaching
Evidence of research track record or potential research stream
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Registered Dietitian (RDN)
Three years post-credentialing and/or professional experience
Dietetic-related experience in clinical and/or community setting
Established college-level teaching record as graduate student, instructor or above
Evidence of published and/or externally funded research
Professional involvement in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics or other professional organization
Strong communication and collaborative skills that facilitates an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and all-around positive environment
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application:
Letter of application/statement of interest
Description of experience and goals in research and teaching (either as part of the letter or as separate research and teaching statements)
Curriculum Vitae
Contact information for four professional references (name, title, address, phone, and email)
Start date: January 2021 or as negotiated.
Review of applications will begin August 31st and continue until position is filled. Nominations and expressions of interest will be held in confidence.
Contact information:
Jill Fabricius Keith, PhD, RDN
Search Committee Chair jkeith5@uwyo.edu or 307-766-5248
HIRING STATEMENT:
UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2237 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu .
ABOUT LARAMIE:
The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.
Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/
JOB PURPOSE:
The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences at the University of Wyoming invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Family and Consumer Sciences with a Human Nutrition focus; nine-month academic year, tenure-track appointment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Primary responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses with a clinical and/or metabolic focus in Human Nutrition and Food/Didactic Program in Nutrition and Dietetics (DPND). These courses may include: Therapeutic Nutrition, Sports Nutrition & Metabolism, and Nutrition & Weight Control. Additional teaching responsibilities may include curriculum for the WWAMI Medical Education Program and courses in the applicant’s background and expertise. The University of Wyoming’s teaching load is 2-3 with course reductions possible. In addition, the individual will be expected to establish a research program related to human nutrition; supervise Master’s and/or interdisciplinary Biomedical Science PhD students, mentor undergraduate students, assist with maintaining accreditation standards for the DPND, collaborate with other faculty to transition the DPND to a Future Graduate Model, and provide service to the department, college, university and discipline.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Earned doctorate in human nutrition, nutrition science, dietetics or closely related field at time of appointment
Potential for effective college-level teaching
Evidence of research track record or potential research stream
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Registered Dietitian (RDN)
Three years post-credentialing and/or professional experience
Dietetic-related experience in clinical and/or community setting
Established college-level teaching record as graduate student, instructor or above
Evidence of published and/or externally funded research
Professional involvement in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics or other professional organization
Strong communication and collaborative skills that facilitates an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and all-around positive environment
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application:
Letter of application/statement of interest
Description of experience and goals in research and teaching (either as part of the letter or as separate research and teaching statements)
Curriculum Vitae
Contact information for four professional references (name, title, address, phone, and email)
Start date: January 2021 or as negotiated.
Review of applications will begin August 31st and continue until position is filled. Nominations and expressions of interest will be held in confidence.
Contact information:
Jill Fabricius Keith, PhD, RDN
Search Committee Chair jkeith5@uwyo.edu or 307-766-5248
HIRING STATEMENT:
UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2237 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu .
ABOUT LARAMIE:
The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.
Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/