Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) - Health Sciences (25-26)
Company: DePaul University
Location: Chicago
Posted on: October 23, 2024
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Job Description:
The Department of Health Sciences at DePaul University in
Chicago invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor
position starting September 2025. We seek candidates broadly
trained in Nutrition Science and/or related fields. A PhD or
equivalent degree is required; post-doctoral and previous teaching
experience are preferred. Our well-equipped research and teaching
facilities include a staffed animal care facility and biosafety
level 2 capacity. Start-up funds are available.
Our department serves a diverse student body of over 500
undergraduates pursuing a BS degree and more than 40 graduate
students in our Master of Public Health program. Our faculty train
students to address individual and community health challenges
using a collaborative approach that combines natural and social
scientific perspectives. Applicants must have a strong commitment
to educating a diverse student body and an interest in contributing
to a multidisciplinary department. Our faculty collaborate with
external partners in Chicago and beyond, as well as across
university departments.
Teaching responsibilities will include development and instruction
of nutrition-related courses and new courses aligned with the
candidate's expertise, as well as core undergraduate courses in the
department. Faculty typically teach 6 courses per academic year
(spread across 3 quarters) and are eligible for a pre-tenure
research leave. Applicants are expected to develop an active and
productive research program that involves students and results in
peer-reviewed publications. Faculty are also expected to seek
internal and external funding. Service to the department, college
and university also is expected.
About the College
The College of Science and Health is the third largest college at
DePaul, enrolling over 3,000 students. The college includes
programs in health sciences, biology, neuroscience, nursing,
psychology, chemistry and biochemistry, occupational therapy,
environmental science and studies, mathematics, physics and
astrophysics, and speech language pathology. The College of Science
and Health provides high quality, personalized, accessible science
and health education to a diverse student body, grounded in the
values of St. Vincent de Paul. Our teaching and research advance
knowledge and service to society. The College is located on
DePaul's Lincoln Park campus.
About the University
With an overall enrollment of over 21,000 students, DePaul is the
nation's twelfth largest private non-profit university.
DePaul University seeks applicants that reflect the diversity of
its student body and the city of Chicago. Applicants who have
experience working with a diverse range of faculty, staff, and
students, and who can contribute to an inclusive climate are
encouraged to identify their experiences in these areas. Members of
historically underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
Required Qualifications: Applicants should have:
Special Instructions to Applicants: A complete application should
include the following:
Review of applications will begin November 13, 2024 and continue
until the position is filled. For further questions about this
position please contact the search committee chair, Dr. Eiron
Cudaback ().
Applicant Documents Cover Letter(1)
C.V.(1)
Teaching Statement(1)
Research Plan(1)
Diversity Statement(1)
Confidential Letter of Recommendation or Evaluation(3)
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