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Position Summary:
The Department of Exercise Science & Health Promotion (ESHP) in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, FL invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor with expertise in the discipline of nutrition, R.D.N. preferred.
The ESHP Department and FAU, a very high research (R1) university, offer a collegial and collaborative working environment, with core laboratories, shared facilities, strong cross- disciplinary research, and graduate-training programs with diverse faculty expertise. Responsibilities include research, teaching, and service. Candidates must have a strong publication record and a strong potential for securing external funding to support their research. A minimum of one year of post-doctoral experience is preferred. We seek candidates who foster and create educational opportunities where all student populations thrive. A competitive salary and start-up funding will be provided.
Research/Scholarship Responsibilities –Candidates will develop and continue to maintain an independent research program in the discipline of nutrition. Expertise may include intervention-based research in community nutrition and nutrition education, among others. The registered dietitian Nutritionist (R.D.N.) credential is preferred.
Teaching Responsibilities – Teaching experience and a commitment to excellence in both graduate and undergraduate education are expected. Candidates will teach nutrition and health promotion/lifestyle courses. Both in-person and online teaching will be expected.
Service Responsibilities – Candidates are expected to serve on Departmental, College and University committees, and provide professional service to external entities related to their field of expertise.
Informal inquiries can be addressed to: Chun-Jung “Phil” Huang (Professor, chuang5@fau.edu) or Michael Hall (Associate Professor, mhall61@fau.edu), Review of applications will begin April 20th, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled.
The College of Science at Florida Atlantic University seeks scholars who are committed to supporting the learning needs of students from various backgrounds and to thoughtfully engaging all communities in higher education. Florida Atlantic University embodies a culture of strategic and collaborative community engagement that results in mutual benefit to the institution and the various internal and external communities that it serves.
Minimum Qualifications:
A Ph.D. in Nutrition or Dietetics or a related field is required. An R.D.N. credential and Post-doctoral experience are preferred.
Salary:
To be discussed with applicant.
College or Department:
College of Science
Location:
Boca Raton
Work Days and Hours:
Full-Time
Application Deadline:
2025-04-20
Special Instructions to Applicant:
This position is open until filled and may close without prior notice.
This position is subject to funding.
All applicants must apply electronically to the currently posted position on the Office of Human Resources' job website (https://fau.edu/jobs) by completing the required employment application for this recruitment and submitting the related documents.
Required Documents:
FAU’s Career Page permits the attachment of required/requested documentation.
PLEASE NOTE: A maximum of five (5) documents may be attached to your application. If more than five (5) documents are required for submission, please combine additional documents into a single attachment to not exceed the maximum permitted.
The site permits the attachment of required/requested documentation. When completing the online application, please upload the following: (1) a cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) a statement of planned research, and (4) contact information for three references including email addresses and phone numbers.
Transcripts:
The selected candidate for this position is required to submit an official transcript sent directly from the institution for the Provost’s credential file prior to the first day of employment. Similarly, for degrees from outside the United States, the evaluation by an organization belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES), with an indication of the documents the evaluation was prepared from (official transcripts, diplomas, dissertation abstracts) is required for the Provost’s credential file prior to the first day of employment. Transcripts must be issued to Florida Atlantic University, not to the individual applicant.
Background Screening:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.
As a Hispanic-serving institution, Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is one of the most racially and ethnically diverse institutions in the Florida state university system. We are committed to recruiting and retaining talented faculty and staff. We embrace our shared responsibility to create and celebrate a welcoming and inclusive campus environment for all. Our community features excellent schools, a vibrant and safe community, and a sub- tropical climate conductive to year-round outdoor activities.
