The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact our recruitment helpline at (775) 784-1495 or jobs@unr.edu . For UNR Med professional
job postings, please contact the Office of Professional Recruitment at (775) 784-6778. Job Description The Department of Nutrition at the University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for the position of Department Chair at the Associate/Full Professor level. The purpose of this position is to build on the Department’s strengths in nutrition. We are seeking a candidate with demonstrated success as a leader in
higher education, and a distinguished record of teaching and scholarship within the area(s) of Nutrition. The Department of Nutrition is one of four academic units within the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology, and Natural Resources. The college also includes the Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station and Extension. The Department offers both BS and MS degrees in Nutrition; a Nutrition minor; and two accredited
dietetic programs. The Department’s cutting-edge scholarly efforts span the continuum of basic, translational, and applied research in nutrition and dietetics. The interdisciplinary nature of nutrition is reflected in the Department’s successful collaborations with the School of Medicine, School of Public Health, Extension, and other academic units. The Department faculty currently consists of state-funded
tenured/tenure-track positions (7.0 FTE) and lecturers (3.0 FTE); sponsor-funded positions (2.5 FTE); and part-time instructors (1.0 FTE). Opportunities and resources will become available for the incoming Chair to build the Department’s PhD program in nutrition. Future goals include the building of a Food Science program in the Department. Major Responsibilities Provide visionary leadership to the Department that
serves to effectively broaden its mission. Lead departmental efforts to achieve short-and long-term goals for instruction, research, and outreach consistent with that of a Carnegie R1 institution. Provide administrative oversight to all programs, including both accredited dietetic programs (DI and DPD). Support, foster, and encourage the Department’s culture to continue to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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