The Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition (FSHN) at Iowa State University is accepting applications for a 9-month tenure-track open rank professor position. The position includes responsibilities in research, teaching, and service. All candidates with research programs that promote health and include nutritional sciences are encouraged to apply. The department particularly encourages applicants who have a specific focus in the areas of 1) nutritional epidemiology, 2) nutrition and the microbiome, or 3) community nutrition. The successful candidate will contribute to the overall academic excellence of the department by developing and/or maintaining a robust research portfolio focusing on nutritional epidemiology, nutrition and the microbiome, or community nutrition; pursuing and obtaining extramural research funding; mentoring students and teaching undergraduate and graduate courses; and actively contributing to the department, college, university, and the profession.
PhD or equivalent degree in Nutrition Science or a closely related field by start date
1+ years of postdoctoral experience
Demonstrated evidence of scholarly productivity such as peer reviewed publications, grant writing, and/or presentations at major conferences
Associate Professor Qualifications : For consideration at the associate professor rank, applicants must meet, in addition to the above requirements for this position, the department, college, and university standards for appointment at the associate professor rank with tenure, including excellence in scholarship that establishes significant contributions to the field or profession with potential for national distinction, and a high likelihood of sustained contributions to the field or profession and to the university.
Professor Qualifications: For consideration at the professor rank, applicants must meet, in addition to the above requirements for this position, the department, college, and university standards for appointment at the professor rank with tenure, including national distinction in scholarship, as evident by wide recognition and outstanding contributions to the field or profession and the ability to sustain contributions to the field or profession and to the university.
Demonstrated expertise in nutritional sciences focusing on nutritional epidemiology, nutrition and the microbiome, or community nutrition
Demonstrated ability to work as a part of collaborative teams
Demonstrated evidence of student-centered teaching
Demonstrated ability to mentor and supervise graduate and undergraduate students effectively
The Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition at Iowa State University is renowned nationally and internationally as a leader in the field, with a strong focus on research, teaching, and extension. The department offers comprehensive undergraduate programs in Food Science, Nutritional Science, Dietetics, Diet and Exercise, and Nursing. It also provides graduate programs in Food Science and Technology, Dietetics, Diet and Exercise and engages with the interdepartmental graduate program in Nutritional Sciences as well as additional interdepartmental graduate programs in Microbiology, Neuroscience, Genetics and Genomics, Toxicology and Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology. The Office of Biotechnologys Core Facilities provides researchers with stateofthe art instrumentation and expert support to push the boundaries of knowledge and innovation:
Applications must be submitted by August 15, 2024 to receive guaranteed consideration. All interested, qualified individuals must apply for this position online by visiting the Iowa State Careers webpage and applying to R14674. Please be prepared to enter or upload the following:
Letter of application
Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Statement of teaching philosophy and interests
Statement of research interests with plans for extramural funding
Complete contact information for three references
For further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Dr. McNeill ( emcneill@iastate.edu ) or Dr. Hollis (jhollis@iastate.edu) or visit our website (
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
About Iowa State University
Iowa State University is classified as a Carnegie Foundation Doctoral/Research University-Extensive, a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), and ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of the top public universities in the nation. Over 36,000 students are enrolled and served by over 6,200 faculty and staff (see Ames, Iowa is a progressive community of 60,000, located approximately 30 minutes north of Des Moines, and recently voted the best college town in the nation (see Iowa State University is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity and strongly encourages applications from all qualified applicants, including women, underrepresented minorities, and veterans. ISU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples, is dedicated to work-life balance through an array of policies, and is an NSF ADVANCE institution. Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status and will not be discriminated against.
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