Assistant Professor, Tenure Track, Nutrition & Dietetic, Position #00100189

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA, Assistant Professor, Tenure Track, Position #00100189

The College of Nursing and Professional Disciplines (CNPD), which is comprised of the departments of Nursing, Nutrition and Dietetics, and Social Work, seeks a full-time, tenure track Assistant Professor position in the Nutrition & Dietetics department. The starting date for the position is August 16, 2020.

The mission of the College of Nursing and Professional Disciplines (CNPD) is to prepare future leaders, to advance human well-being and improve quality of life for diverse populations, with an emphasis on rural communities in North Dakota, the region and beyond, through the provision of high-quality innovative inter-professional education, research and service. The College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines offers innovative online educational programs, a laboratory, a simulation center and a supportive student environment for both face-to-face and distance learning. The College of Nursing and Professional Disciplines highly values diversity in our faculty, students and staff at all levels of instructional support.

Come join us in preparing future leaders through innovative interprofessional programs that advance human well-being and improve the quality of life, with an emphasis on rural communities and diverse populations!
 
Teaching Support: 
Formal educational sessions and career development support are available throughout the institution. Examples include programs from the UND Office of Instructional Development, frequent training sessions and technical support offered by the UND Teaching Transformation & Development Academy as well as the IT support team and librarian services.

The region is an excellent location for clinical practice in an interprofessional environment. The Nutrition & Dietetics department has strong longstanding relationships with its local and regional community partners.

Position Details:
The Assistant Professor will carry out annual activities in teaching, research and service. The Assistant Professor is expected to work collaboratively with department faculty to achieve the mission of the department through impactful research, effective teaching and advising and valuable service endeavors.

Position Opportunities:

• Develop an active and productive research agenda
• Obtain internal and external grant funding
• Instruction of 12-16 teaching credits per academic year
• Advising professional, undergraduate and graduate students in coursework and scholarly projects
• Program assessment data recording and reporting
• Service to the department, college, university and profession
• Continued professional development through professional membership and training
• Participate in strategic and programmatic planning

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Minimum Requirements: 

• Doctorate in Human Nutrition or related field
• Evidence of scholarly productivity
• Teaching experience 
• Successful completion of criminal history background check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Preferred Skills/Desired Qualifications:

• Postdoctoral fellowship training
• Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN)
• Online teaching experience
• Qualify for licensure in North Dakota and Minnesota

To Apply:  Please submit a letter of application interest detailing professional accomplishments, teaching philosophy and teaching experience; current curriculum vitae; and three references (names, phone numbers, e-mail and postal addresses). Review of applications will begin October 15, 2019 and continue until the position is filled. Any inquiries can be directed to the N&D Department Chair: Dr Desiree Tande (desiree.tande@und.edu)

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Confidentiality of Application Materials
Note: Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three finalists who will be invited to campus.

EEO Statement
UND is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.  Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.  Applicants are invited to provide information regarding their gender, race and/or ethnicity, veteran's status and disability status on the form found at http:und.edu/affirmative-action/apcontrolcard.cfm.  This information will remain confidential and separate from your application.

ND Veteran's Preference
North Dakota Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date.  Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and if claiming disabled status, a current letter of disability from the VA dated within the last 12 months.

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