Tenure-Track/Tenured, Open-Rank, Nutrition
 University of Illinois Chicago | |
 United States, Illinois, Chicago | |
 Dec 06, 2024 | |
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Tenure-Track/Tenured, Open-Rank, Nutrition Tenure-Track/Tenured, Open-Rank, Nutrition Hiring Department: Kinesiology and Nutrition Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1028427 Posting Close Date: March 4, 2025 Salary: The budgeted salary range for the position is $105,000 to $180,000. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity. About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago. The University of Illinois Chicago offers a very competitive benefits portfolio. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits: https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/benefits Description: The Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) invites applications for a tenure-track/tenured position at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor from candidates with research programs in the field of Nutrition. This is a nine-month appointment that will begin no later than August 16, 2025. The faculty in the Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition maintain highly productive lines of research that are supported by funding from federal agencies, such as the NIH and the Department of Defense, as well as from industry and private foundations. Department strengths include research in obesity, diabetes, dietary interventions, and health equity. Our faculty collaborate with investigators across the health sciences, as well as with investigators at other institutions in Chicago, nationally, and internationally. The Department houses a metabolic kitchen for the conduction of feeding trials, an award-winning teaching garden, and the Integrative Physiology Laboratory (http://ipl.ahslabs.uic.edu/). Furthermore, the Department/College has outstanding wet lab capabilities, coupled with extensive resources for basic research available within UIC's Research Resource Center (http://rrc.uic.edu/cores/). Additionally, UIC has several community-focused research centers, including the Institute for Health Research (https://www.ihrp.uic.edu), Mile Square, and the Cancer Center (https://cancer.uillinois.edu). The nutrition program at UIC offers degrees at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels. Our undergraduate Nutrition Science program includes students on track to become Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDN) and other health care practitioners (i.e. medicine, dental, pharmacy). Our mission for our diverse student population is to provide students with the skills and knowledge to be confident and competent in their dietetic internship or health program, to communicate and collaborate for human-centered care, and to have the preparation to advance health equity across diverse communities. Graduates will be lifelong learners who promote science-based practice to advance the field of nutrition and dietetics. The University of Illinois Chicago has also been recognized by the Wall Street Journal and U.S. News as #13 in Best Value Universities, #13 in public universities, top 50 in most innovative, top 30 in ethnically diverse and economically diverse, #8 for social mobility, and has received the Seal of Excelencia. Duties & Responsibilities Develop an independent research program by successfully compete for external funding. Demonstrate a commitment and enthusiasm for teaching, learning, and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students. Contribute to the department's curriculum. Interdepartmental collaborations with kinesiology and nutrition, and interdepartmental collaborations with medicine and public health. Contribute to the department's mission and vision. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. The budgeted salary range for the position is $105,000 to $180,000. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity. The University of Illinois Chicago offers a very competitive benefits portfolio. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits: https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/benefits The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters at: https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/policy/policy_library/universityofillinoisnondiscriminationstatement to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. Offers of employment by the University of Illinois may be subject to approval by the University's Board of Trustees and are made contingent upon the candidate's successful completion of any criminal background checks and other pre-employment assessments that may be required for the position being offered. Additional information regarding such pre-employment checks and assessments may be provided as applicable during the hiring process. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications Established track record or will have demonstrated the potential for interdisciplinary and collaborative approaches in the field of human nutrition (clinical, community, policy, or basic research). Research should complement or expand departmental strengths in the areas of the treatment and prevention of obesity, and obesity-related diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, cancer, and fatty liver disease. A PhD in human nutrition or a related field. Preferred Qualifications Registered Dietitian (RD) credential is preferred. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation Looking for more University of Illinois positions? We invite you to search for positions at each of the University of Illinois locations, the University of Illinois System Office and the University of Illinois Foundation. The University of Illinois System Office supports the primary missions of teaching, research, public service, and economic development for all of the Universities and offers positions in all locations. The University of Illinois Foundation is the official fundraising and private gift-receiving agency for the University of Illinois and also offers position in all locations. Click the links below to search for other University of Illinois positions. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign University of Illinois Springfield University of Illinois System Office University of Illinois Foundation The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/12601?c=uic Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-dd4b92316f67d945afca96b140846fba | |