Full Professor (Tenured)
University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX
Full-time
Education
Posted on April 23, 2024
Full Professor (Tenured)
College/School/Unit: College of Natural Sciences
Department: School of Human Ecology - Nutritional Sciences
Posted: Oct 11, 2023
Apply By: Open until filled
Description
The Department of Nutritional Sciences in the College of Natural Sciences at the University of Texas (UT) at Austin invites applications from individuals who are qualified for appointment at the Full Professor level and have demonstrated academic and professional leadership. Qualified eligible candidates will be considered for the David Bruton, Jr. Centennial Professorship in Nutrition and academic leadership positions of interest. We are seeking to expand our strengths in interdisciplinary research, molecular nutrition, behavioral nutrition, clinical and community nutrition interventions, and nutrition and chronic disease prevention/management. Top candidates should be able to lead transformational science and creatively collaborate with members of the Department of Nutritional Sciences and other UT Austin units. The Department values all aspects of the University mission, including research, teaching, service, and leadership. Candidates who are currently or will potentially make outstanding contributions in the broadening of their scholarly fields and/or institutions of higher education are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants are encouraged to highlight throughout their application their relevant experiences and skillsets in supporting academic success of all students (e.g., their specific approaches for teaching, mentoring, research and /or scholarly work).
The University of Texas at Austin is consistently ranked among the country's top public universities and is one of the world's leading research institutions. The position provides the opportunity to work in a highly multidisciplinary environment, interacting with students, scientists, and clinicians. Resources available within the Department of Nutritional Sciences include modern basic, clinical, and behavioral research space. Facilities within the Dell Pediatric Research Institute (https://dellmed.utexas.edu/units/dell-pediatric-research-institute) include resources for clinical testing, feeding studies, body composition, and nutritional assessment. Research is enhanced by state-of-the art core facilities available through the Center for Biomedical Research Support (https://research.utexas.edu/cbrs/) including genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, bioinformatics, mouse genetic engineering, and imaging. Research requiring high performance computing, visualization, and big data analytics is possible through the Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC; https://www.tacc.utexas.edu). The Department of Nutritional Sciences has strong relationships with many units within The UT Dell Medical School (https://dellmed.utexas.edu/research), including the Department of Pediatrics, the Department of Population Health (https://dellmed.utexas.edu/units/department-of-population-health), and the Livestrong Cancer Institute (https://dellmed.utexas.edu/units/livestrong-cancer-institutes).
Qualifications
PhD and qualifications as specified above.
Application Instructions
Interested candidates for the position should submit a letter of interest, a Curriculum Vitae, a research statement, a teaching statement, a service statement, and any other materials they deem appropriate via Interfolio.
The review of applications will be ongoing, and applications will be considered until the position is filled. The Department will contact applicants of interest for the next stage of the process.
For further information about the position, please contact the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Jaimie Davis (Jaimie.davis@austin.utexas.edu).
The University of Texas at Austin is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge. For assistance signing up, accessing your account, or submitting your application, please contact Denise Dodd (denise.dodd@austin.utexas.edu) or access Interfolio's help and support section via email at help@interfolio.com or phone at (877) 997-8807.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
To apply, visit https://faculty.utexas.edu/career/126082
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