Assistant Professor - Nutrition

Universities of Wisconsin•Green Bay, WI

32d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Human Biology at the University of Wisconsin - Green Bay seeks applicants for a tenure-track position in Nutrition Sciences. The Department has an undergraduate Nutrition Sciences program, as well as an accredited Nutrition and Integrated Health Master’s program. Candidates with expertise in nutrition sciences are strongly encouraged to apply. Candidates will be hired at the rank of Assistant Professor. This position will be responsible for enhancing UW-Green Bay’s mission-driven inclusive teaching efforts and creating and maintaining an educational environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates those with diverse identities, beliefs, and cultural backgrounds.

Requirements

Earned doctorate in Nutrition, Food Science or closely related field from an accredited institution by the end of the first academic year. Candidates who have not completed their doctorate by the start date will be hired into a terminal appointment at the rank of Instructor with a rate determined at the time of hire. Upon degree conferral, the title will change to Assistant Professor. The contract will not be renewed if the degree is not conferred by the end of the terminal appointment
Strong oral, written, interpersonal, and organizational skills
Demonstrated integrity and strong leadership
Willingness to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
Dedicated to enriching the quality of life for students and the community by embracing the educational value of diversity, promoting environmental sustainability, encouraging engaged citizenship, and serving as an intellectual, cultural, and economic resource.

Nice To Haves

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential preferred, but not required.
Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching.
Demonstrated potential for excellence in scholarship.

Responsibilities

Advise and mentor students with opportunities to support graduate student capstone projects.
Teaching course load of 24 contact hours (approximately 8 courses per academic year).
Contribute to ongoing program development in both the undergraduate and graduate programs in nutrition science/dietetics, including contribution to the management of the accredited Dietetics graduate program.
Perform institutional and community service
Develop a strong research program involving collaboration with students and/or faculty.
Perform scholarly activities consistent with rank
Teach lower- and upper-level undergraduate courses (both online and in-person) and graduate courses in Nutrition Sciences, such as Human Nutrition, Nutritional Biochemistry, Lifespan Nutrition, Culinary Medicine, Nutrigenomics, Advanced Nutrient Metabolism and other food and nutrition-related courses based on applicant’s expertise
Implement inclusive instructional strategies to increase support for students from underrepresented and first-generation backgrounds at UW-Green Bay

Benefits

Several health insurance options, with annual deductibles as low as $250/individual and $500/family.
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Several life insurance options
AD&D and Accident insurance
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS)
Supplemental retirement savings programs including a 403(b) and Deferred Compensation.
9 legal holidays
36 hours of personal holiday
Between 96-130 hours of sick leave annually
Paid parental leave
13-27 days of vacation each year, depending on years of service and employment type.