Posting Open Date
11/22/2023
Open Until Filled
Yes
Position Type
Permanent Faculty
Appointment Type
Open Rank
Vacancy ID
FAC0004865
Full-time/Part-time
Full-Time Permanent
Hours per week
40
FTE
1
Position Location
North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
Dependent on Qualifications/Experience
Proposed Start Date
04/01/2024
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The Department of Nutrition, chaired by Raz Shaikh, is
one of eight departments in the Gillings School of
Global Public Health. It is the only nutrition
department in the United States situated in both a
school of public health and a school of medicine. The
Department engages in innovative work that capitalizes
on both these schools’ approaches to health; thus, the
Department has an unusual breadth of scientific and
policy approaches. The Department of Nutrition’s
mission is to improve and protect the public’s health
through teaching, research, and practice that foster
optimal nutrition. Its vision is to achieve optimal
nutrition for all people around the globe. The
Department of Nutrition consists of 41 primary, 11
joint, and 13 adjunct faculty and 8 administrative
staff, as well as postdoctoral fellows and research
staff members. During FY 2023, the Department managed
over $23 million dollars in sponsored research
funding.
In the Fall of 2023, the Department enrolled 370
students, including 45 doctoral , 215 master’s, and
110 bachelor students. The Gillings School of Global
Public Health and the School of Medicine, located
across the street from each other, are situated on the
UNC main campus, facilitating cross-school and
department collaboration.
Several Nutrition faculty are based at the UNC
Nutrition Research Institute (NRI).
The NRI building is located on the 350-acre North
Carolina Research Campus (NCRC) in Kannapolis, just 30
minutes north of Charlotte. Eight universities have a
research presence at the NCRC, all with a focus on
nutrition-related research. The NRI building is
equipped with advanced wet laboratories to meet the
needs of bench scientists in their basic and applied
research, clinical facilities for assessing,
measuring, processing, and examining clinical study
participants, and a variety of meeting areas and
office spaces. Nutrition faculty are also affiliated
with several other centers and institutes across UNC
that foster multidisciplinary collaboration, including
the Carolina Population Center, the Center for Health
Promotion and Disease Prevention, and the UNC
Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
Additional information about the Department can be
found at:
http://www.sph.unc.edu /nutr/ .
Additional information about the NRI can be found at
https://uncnri.org/about-us-2/
Position Summary
The Department of Nutrition in the Gillings School of
Global Public Health and School of Medicine at the
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC)
invites applications for an open-rank tenure-track
position, commensurate with experience. The Department
is recognized as a global leader in nutrition research
and training. The breadth of our department’s research
spans from cell to society and moves from discovery to
intervention delivery and dissemination.
We are seeking applicants who will build an
independent research program and participate in
collaborative research that aligns with existing
strengths in the department. We are especially
interested in someone with expertise in nutritional
epidemiology, particularly as it relates to areas of
growing need, such as global nutrition; food and
nutrition equity; food systems and policy; climate and
the environment; novel approaches to the assessment of
diet, nutritional status, and physical activity;
biologic, behavioral, and/or social applications to
precision nutrition; and data science. These are areas
of research that are critical for the advancement of
nutritional science and public health. Other
responsibilities include teaching, research mentoring
to undergraduate and graduate students, and
participation in university and professional service.
Ideal candidates will have postdoctoral or
faculty-level experience and a track record that
supports the potential to establish a visible,
impactful, and extramurally- funded research program.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
A PhD or equivalent in nutrition, epidemiology, or
relevant discipline is required.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Experience employing strategies to ensure access to
resources and promote student success in a public
university setting where students are diverse with
respect to social background, economic resources,
racial and ethnic identities, religious affiliations,
and gender and sexual identification and preference.
In addition, experience working in a setting where
students may need learning accommodations related to
physical abilities (e.g., mobility, sensory) or
neurodivergence.
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
Special Instructions
Please include the following with your application:
·
Cover Letter
·
Curriculum vitae, including names and contact
information for 4 or more references
·
Statement of research accomplishments, ongoing
efforts, and future directions
·
Teaching statement and philosophy. The teaching
statement can include teaching interests within and
outside the current curricula and philosophy
Quick Link
https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/270308
Department Contact Name and Title
LaSonya W. Hudson, HR Consultant
Department Contact Telephone or Email
lwhitwor@email.unc.edu
Academic Personnel Office Contact Information
If you experience any problems accessing the system or
have questions about the application process, please
contact the University’s Executive Vice Chancellor and
Provost office at (919)-962-1091 or send an email to
facultyrecruitment@unc.edu.
Please note: The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost
office will not be able to provide specific updates
regarding position or application status.
If you have any questions about the job requirements
or the hiring department notify the Department
Contact.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an
equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to age, color, disability,
gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic
information, national origin, race, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.
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