HES - Assoc Professor/Full Professor & Dept. Chair– Tenured - 525047

Department/Organization
217701 - Human Nutrition

Rank
Associate/Full Professor

Position Summary
The College of Human Environmental Sciences at The University of Alabama seeks an outstanding individual to serve as head of the Department of Human Nutrition, Hospitality and Sport Management and Roberta M. and John L. Rhoads Endowed Chair in Human Nutrition.

Detailed Position Information
The College of Human Environmental Sciences at The University of Alabama seeks an outstanding individual to serve as head of the Department of Human Nutrition, Hospitality and Sport Management and Roberta M. and John L. Rhoads Endowed Chair in Human Nutrition. Applicants should be eligible for appointment at the rank of associate or full professor level with tenure. The position is a nine-month, full time academic appointment.

We seek a colleague with a doctorate in nutrition or a related discipline who has: an exceptionally strong record of scholarship, evidence of strong interdisciplinary and interprofessional communication, a vibrant history of ongoing mentorship with colleagues and students, and demonstrated success securing externally funded research.

The successful candidate will provide leadership to a growing department of 34 full-time faculty, 6 staff, and numerous adjunct faculty members.

We seek an innovative scholar who is actively engaged in research and will bring depth to their teaching of courses, and service to the university, community and profession. As is expected of all senior, tenured faculty members in the College, the chair holder will be expected to seek external funding and mentor junior colleagues and students in developing and carrying out their research and scholarship activities. Classroom and or online teaching in the chair’s area of expertise will also be expected. The College will provide generous resources in support of the chair holder’s program of scholarly research and external funding.

As a community of knowledge builders, we are looking for a productive, collegial, and creative colleague who, through their scholarship, research and teaching, will bring new perspectives to the synthesis of their discipline’s practice, policy, theory and research to our college and university, while supporting the growth and development of all disciples represented in the Department. As the chief administrative officer in the Department, the Department Chair has responsibilities that include the following:

1. Provide leadership and advocacy for teaching, research, and outreach activities that articulate with the mission of the Department, College, and University.
2. Promote and support the growth and success of the Department and its three distinct fields of study.
3. Supervise all budgetary and promotion decisions.
4. Provide direct supervision to all departmental staff.
5. Instruct graduate and undergraduate level courses and direct theses and dissertations as needed.
6. Conduct research at a level to support a nationally competitive research program.

Minimum Qualifications
1. Strong interdisciplinary and interpersonal communication skills for effective interaction with faculty, staff, students, and University constituents.
2. Doctoral degree in Nutrition or a closely related field.
3. Qualifications to be employed at the associate or full professor level with tenure.
4. Demonstrated leadership and administrative experience.
5. Demonstrated experiences in managing and collaborating across diverse academic programs.
6. Strong record of scholarship.
7. Demonstrated success securing externally funded research.
8. Maintain a strong understanding of and actively participate in the accreditation standards for all degree programs within the department.
9. Previous experience mentoring junior faculty and students.
10. Previous experience in distance education desirable.

 

Instructions and Required Materials for Application
Applications are due by December 10, 2024, and screening of applicants will begin November 10, 2024, and continue until the position is filled. The start date of this position will be August 16, 2025. Applications should include the following: • A 2-3-page cover letter addressing how your application meets the qualifications and expectations and what you would bring to the position • Curriculum vita • A philosophy statement addressing the following areas: o Administration o Leadership o Research References may be required later upon request. Please contact Tiffany Hylton with any questions: tmhylton@ches.ua.edu

About the Division/College/School
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