Fairfax, Virginia: Tenure-Track Associate Professor (Nutrition) – Global and Community Health, George Mason University

Tenure-Track Associate Professor (Nutrition) – Global and Community Health
Job Code: F6695z POSTED: Apr 10
Salary: Open Location: Fairfax, Virginia
Employer: George Mason University
Type: Full Time - Experienced
Sector: University Categories: Allied Health - Nutrition

Description
Tenure-Track Associate Professor (Nutrition) – Global and Community Health
The Department of Global and Community Health invites applications for a tenure-track position in nutrition at the level of Associate Professor to begin August, 2009. Successful candidates will bring an active research program which contributes to significant new developments in the discipline and whose interests complement the strengths and priorities of the Department of Global and Community Health including chronic disease and disability, global health, epidemiology, and community health.

Teaching duties require teaching two nutrition courses per semester and assisting in the development of nutrition degree program and a new Department of Nutrition targeted for fall 2012. Priorities include those who can teach courses in food science, advanced nutrition, clinical nutrition, and nutrition and chronic illnesses.

Required: a doctorate in nutrition or closely related discipline. A registered dietitian (RD) credential and membership to the American Dietetic Association is preferred. A focused research agenda and potential for developing a high quality competitive program of research is required. Salary and tenure status are dependent on prior experience (including post-doctoral experience) and maturation of the candidate's program of research.

George Mason University is an innovative, entrepreneurial public university with national distinction in a range of academic fields. The University enrolls more than 30,000 students at campuses in Arlington, Fairfax, and Prince William counties in northern Virginia. The proximity of the University to the nation's capital offers faculty members a wealth of opportunities to engage in significant national and international initiatives and collaborations as well as rich offerings of cultural and artistic programs.

George Mason University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse faculty and staff. Women and minority candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

Applications may be submitted electronically for position F6695z at jobs.gmu.edu. Review of the applications will begin in May 2009 and will continue until the position is filled. Applications should include a cover letter that addresses research and teaching interests, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references. Questions regarding this position may be directed to:

Lisa Pawloski, PhD, Chair, Department of Global and Community Health 4400 University Drive, MSN 5B7 George Mason University, Fairfax, VA 22030 U.S.A. +1 (703) 993-4628 lpawlosk@gmu.edu.


Employer Information
About George Mason University

George Mason University is an innovative, entrepreneurial institution with national distinction in a range of academic fields. Enrollment is 30,000, with students studying in over 150 degree programs at campuses in Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun and Prince William.