Clinical Assistant Professor/Clinical Associate Professor/Clinical Professor - Athens, United States - University of Georgia

Description

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number
F1878P

Working Title
Clinical Assistant Professor/Clinical Associate Professor/Clinical Professor

Department
FACS-Nutritional Sciences

About the University of Georgia

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (
).

The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education.

UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report.

The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton.

UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students.

Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

About the College/Unit/Department
The College of Family and Consumer Sciences is committed to student success, holistic development and inclusive perspective taking. FACS develops leaders who focus on the science and art of helping individuals live well in a complex society. The Department of Nutritional Sciences is one of four departments in the College.

The Department has 21 faculty including 4 tenure-track Extension Specialists, 333 undergraduate students majoring in Nutritional Sciences, Dietetics, and Culinary Science and Nutrition, and FACS Education as well as 36 graduate students in the PhD and MS thesis graduate degree programs and 64 in the non-thesis MS degree programs including the on-line MS program in Community Nutrition.

The Department has strong ties and opportunities for interdisciplinary research programs with Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Genetics, Animal and Dairy Sciences, Kinesiology, Pharmacy, Food Science and Technology, Public Health, Veterinary Medicine, Gerontology, Psychology, the Biomedical and Health Sciences Institute
and others.

The University of Georgia is one of four institutions of the NIH funded Georgia Clinical & Translational Alliance which leverages complementary strengths to accelerate clinical and translational research
.

The Clinical and Translational Research Unit (CTRU)
located on the UGA Health Sciences Campus, supports investigators to conduct clinical and translational studies.

The CTRU is an initiative of the Augusta University/UGA Medical Partnership and the UGA Office of Research.

The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton.

Athens offers a rich cultural environment interconnected with the university and is perennially identified as one of America's most livable cities.

Additional information can be found at:

.

College/Unit/Department website

Posting Type
External

Retirement Plan

Employment Type
Employee

Benefits Eligibility
Benefits Eligible

Underutilization

Advertised Salary
Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Anticipated Start Date
08/01/2024

Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings)

Job Posting Date
02/02/2024

Job Closing Date

Open until filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicant screening will begin immediately.

The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is selected; however, to be assured of a complete review, candidates should submit their application materials by March 4, 2024.

The application packet must include a cover letter of interest that details how the applicant's credentials and experience meet the needs of the position as well as responsibilities and qualifications detailed in the posting; a current curriculum vitae; teaching statement (experience and philosophy); and contact information for three references.

References will not be contacted without further correspondence with the applicant.


Confidential requests for information may be directed to:
Emma M. Laing, PhD, RDN, FAND
Clinical Professor
Director, Didactic Program in Dietetics
Academy National Media Spokesperson

Location of Vacancy
Athens Area

EEO Statement
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.

Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ).