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| Job Title: | Assistant/Associate Professor, Human Nutrition (Tenure Track) Code#D4-292 |
| Campus: | Main |
| Functional Area: | Administration |
| Description: | This is a 75% Research / 25% Teaching full-time, tenure track position. The successful candidate is required to develop a Research Program in Nutrition with particular emphasis on obesity and obesity-related chronic health problems and their prevention. The candidate is expected to collaborate with other faculty members in Cooperative Research and Extension whose primary mission is to enhance the quality of life for diverse underserved populations. Lincoln University is an 1890 Land Grant Institution that receives USDA formula grant to support its programs in Cooperative Research and Extension but the candidate is expected to obtain extramural funding to enhance the Nutrition Research Program. As a faculty member in the Department of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, the successful candidate will be expected to teach the basic undergraduate nutrition course and will have the opportunity to teach other courses in her/his area of expertise. Deadline for applications are January 30th, 2009.
Submit 1) a cover letter that indicates your research interests and how your personal and professional strengths fit the position; 2) a completed Lincoln University Application for Employment form (available at www.lincolnu.edu); 3) a current detailed resume' with list of publications; 4) official transcripts; 5) three current letters of reference to: Human Resource Services, Lincoln University, 101 Young Hall, PO Box 29, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0029 |
| Qualifications: | Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Nutrition or closely related area with evidence of excellent research potential and teaching ability. Postdoctoral research experience is desirable. Applicants must have ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. |
| Salary Benefits: | Commensurate with qualifications and experience. |
| Posted on: | 10/24/2008 |
| Closing Date: | Until Position Filled |
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