Wake Forest University
Assistant Professor, Department of Health and Exercise Science
Wake Forest University, Winston Salem, North Carolina, United States, 27104
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The Department of Health and Exercise Science at Wake Forest University invites applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position with expertise in Health and Exercise Science with an emphasis in clinical nutrition research to begin July 1, 2025. We seek an active scholar with a focused line of research that strives to improve the nutritional health of adults through lifestyle interventions. We are committed to academic distinction and diversity among the faculty, staff, and students. The successful candidate will teach a variety of Health and Exercise Science courses depending on the candidate's expertise, including Nutrition, Human Physiology, Epidemiology or Exercise Physiology. Other responsibilities include creating a productive research program of national and international significance; mentoring undergraduate and graduate research projects; academic and career advising of students; and departmental, college, and university service.Qualifications:
Applicants must have an earned doctorate (PhD or equivalent) in nutrition or a closely related field. Additional expectations include post-doctoral training and teaching experience at the undergraduate and graduate levels; research experience with demonstrated scholarship via first-authored publications; mentoring undergraduate or graduate students; experience with randomized clinical trial research; and a demonstrated potential for successful extramural funding.Application Process:
To assure full consideration, applicants should submit the following materials by December 1st, 2024; (1) a cover letter addressing the motivation to join our teacher-scholar community; (2) a CV with contact information for three professional references; (3) a teaching statement including a plan to establish an inclusive learning environment in the liberal arts context; and (4) a research statement describing plans and potential impact of scholarly pursuits. Please submit these documents, as ONE PDF, online at http://www.wfu.careers/. Confidential letters of recommendation (at least one of which should address teaching) will be requested for selected candidates after an initial review of materials. Address questions about the position to Dr. Gary Miller (Chair, Search Committee) at hes@wfu.edu. Note that review of applications will begin immediately, and interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date.Wake Forest University and the Department of Health and Exercise Science welcomes and encourages diversity and inclusivity, and seeks applicants with demonstrated success in working with diverse populations. Wake Forest University is an AA/EO employer and values an inclusive and diverse learning community and campus climate.
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The Department of Health and Exercise Science at Wake Forest University invites applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position with expertise in Health and Exercise Science with an emphasis in clinical nutrition research to begin July 1, 2025. We seek an active scholar with a focused line of research that strives to improve the nutritional health of adults through lifestyle interventions. We are committed to academic distinction and diversity among the faculty, staff, and students. The successful candidate will teach a variety of Health and Exercise Science courses depending on the candidate's expertise, including Nutrition, Human Physiology, Epidemiology or Exercise Physiology. Other responsibilities include creating a productive research program of national and international significance; mentoring undergraduate and graduate research projects; academic and career advising of students; and departmental, college, and university service.Qualifications:
Applicants must have an earned doctorate (PhD or equivalent) in nutrition or a closely related field. Additional expectations include post-doctoral training and teaching experience at the undergraduate and graduate levels; research experience with demonstrated scholarship via first-authored publications; mentoring undergraduate or graduate students; experience with randomized clinical trial research; and a demonstrated potential for successful extramural funding.Application Process:
To assure full consideration, applicants should submit the following materials by December 1st, 2024; (1) a cover letter addressing the motivation to join our teacher-scholar community; (2) a CV with contact information for three professional references; (3) a teaching statement including a plan to establish an inclusive learning environment in the liberal arts context; and (4) a research statement describing plans and potential impact of scholarly pursuits. Please submit these documents, as ONE PDF, online at http://www.wfu.careers/. Confidential letters of recommendation (at least one of which should address teaching) will be requested for selected candidates after an initial review of materials. Address questions about the position to Dr. Gary Miller (Chair, Search Committee) at hes@wfu.edu. Note that review of applications will begin immediately, and interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date.Wake Forest University and the Department of Health and Exercise Science welcomes and encourages diversity and inclusivity, and seeks applicants with demonstrated success in working with diverse populations. Wake Forest University is an AA/EO employer and values an inclusive and diverse learning community and campus climate.
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