Assistant/Associate Professor of Nutrition Science - Micronutrients Focus

Faculty Position in Nutrition Science Purdue University

                                                        Tenure-track/Tenured Assistant/Associate Professor

The Position
The Department of Nutrition Science in the College of Health and Human Sciences (HHS) seeks applicants for a new tenure-track/tenured faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. This person’s expertise will be in the area of micronutrients and their work will support one of the Department’s signature research areas in ‘Minerals, Vitamin D, and Bone Health’. Applicant’s research should include cutting-edge basic, translational, clinical, and/or community-based studies. Strong opportunities exist to conduct interdisciplinary research with our other signature areas (i.e., Metabolism and Obesity; Food, Ingestive Behavior, and Population Nutrition; and Carcinogenesis and Cancer Prevention). The candidate’s research expertise will complement and strengthen core interests of faculty in the Department, and support HHS’ strategic research themes (Research - College of Health and Human Sciences) with an emphasis in the HHS signature areas of either Developmental Health and Wellness and/or Healthy Lifestyles and Vital Longevity.

Requirements
Applicants must hold a PhD in Nutrition Science or a closely related biomedical field. Applicants at the Assistant Professor level should have at least 2 years of postdoctoral or equivalent experience by time of hire and demonstrated potential for excellence in research and teaching. Applicants at the Associate Professor level should have demonstrated success in research (as evidenced by publication record and extramural funding), teaching, and service. Applicants with a demonstrated commitment to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion are preferred.

The Department of Nutrition Science at Purdue University
The missions of the Department of Nutrition Science (www.purdue.edu/hhs/nutr) are to conduct the highest caliber nutrition science research, to educate students in a diverse and inclusive environment, and to promote health through engagement with the public. The Department is committed to providing exceptional undergraduate and graduate education and currently has approximately 250 undergraduate students and 35 graduate students. The Department’s Didactic and Coordinated Programs in Nutrition and Dietetics are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND).

Collaborative Opportunities and Position Expectations
Professional development, collaboration, and pilot funding opportunities exist within the NIH- supported Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (I-CTSI, www.indianactsi.org), Purdue Graduate School (www.gradschool.purdue.edu), Discovery Park (www.purdue.edu/discoverypark), and over 100 other Centers and Institutes at Purdue (www.purdue.edu/research/centers-institutes-cores/list.php). Collaborations within HHS and campus-wide (e.g., Food Science, Health Sciences, Human Development and Family Studies, Psychological Sciences, Health and Kinesiology, Women’s Global Health Institute, Biomedical Engineering, Center for Global Food Security, and Center on Aging and the Life Course) are encouraged. The successful candidate will establish or continue an extramurally funded independent research program, contribute to outreach activities, and engage in undergraduate and graduate education through teaching and mentoring. The successful candidate will be a member of the graduate Interdepartmental Nutrition Program (INP, https://hhs.purdue.edu/graduate-programs/nutrition-science-graduate-program/) and also have the opportunity to translate their findings to the local community and beyond by partnering with our Extension Programs (Home - Purdue HHS Extension).

Application Instructions
Upload the following to: https://careers.purdue.edu/job-invite/22411/

1.  Cover Letter
2. CV (including funding record)
3. Research Statement (experience and future directions)
4. Teaching Statement (experience and philosophy)
5. Diversity and Inclusion Statement
6. Contact Information for References (3 or more; letters are not needed at this time as they will be solicited later in the recruitment process)

Purdue University’s Department of Nutrition Science is committed to advancing diversity in all areas of faculty effort, including scholarship, instruction, and engagement. Candidates should address at least one of these areas in the separate Diversity and Inclusion Statement, indicating their past experiences, current interests or activities, and/or future goals to promote a climate that values diversity and inclusion.

Nominations and confidential questions regarding the position should be directed to the search chair and department head, Laura Murray-Kolb, PhD: lmurrayk@purdue.edu. Application review will begin on November 28, 2022 and continue until the position is filled. A background check will be required for employment in the position.

Purdue University, the College of Health and Human Sciences, and the Department of Nutrition Science are committed to free and open inquiry in all matters. Candidates are encouraged to address in their cover letter how they are prepared to contribute to a climate that values free inquiry and academic freedom.

Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.