Clinical Assistant Professor/Clinical Associate Professor

Position Summary

POSITION : Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor of Nutritional Sciences (75% Teaching and 25% Administration), full-time, 12-month fiscal year appointment in the Department of Nutritional Sciences in the College of Family and Consumer Sciences https://www.fcs.uga.edu .

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE :

• Teach undergraduate and graduate in-residence and online courses in clinical or community nutrition
• Direct and grow the online Master of Science program in Community Nutrition, and provide leadership for effectively managing all aspects of the program including:
  1. Lead the recruitment, evaluation, and advising efforts for the program
  2. Coordinate the online clinical nutrition program offerings within the Nutritional Sciences department including online course offerings
  3. Maintain approval for the program curriculum and oversee the online course reviews and revisions with the Office of Online Learning and Faculty
  4. Play an active role in student advising and the supervision of students participating in the online community nutrition MS program
  5. Collaborate within UGA and pivotal organizations and networks in the discipline and build on the strengths of the program to meet enrollment goals established by the department and college
     
     
• Contribute to activities that serve the department, college, university, the public, and the profession

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicant screening will begin immediately. The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is selected; however, to be assured of a complete review, candidates should submit their application materials by January 1, 2023 .

The application packet must include a cover letter of interest that details how the applicant’s credentials and experience meet the needs of the position as well as responsibilities and qualifications detailed in the posting; a current curriculum vitae; teaching statement (experience and philosophy); diversity and inclusion statement and contact information for three references. References will not be contacted without further correspondence with the applicant.

Questions about this position, the application process or confidential requests for information should be directed to Dr. Emma Laing, Chair of the Search Committee (emonk@uga.edu).

The college welcomes applications and nominations of minorities and others who share our passion for and reflect our desire to support a culture of diversity and inclusion.

Information regarding fringe benefits may be viewed at http://www.hr.uga.edu.

Posting Details

Posting Number

F1504P

Working Title

Clinical Assistant Professor/Clinical Associate Professor

Department

FACS-Nutritional Sciences

About the University of Georgia

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education ( https://www.uga.edu/ ). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

About the College/Unit/Department

The College of Family and Consumer Sciences, sixth largest at UGA in terms of undergraduate enrollment, is a student-centered college that emphasizes holistic student development and inclusive perspective taking and has approximately 110 total faculty members in the College, where undergraduate and graduate degrees are offered in all areas of family and consumer sciences, as well as collaborative programs with other schools, colleges, centers and institutes at the University. FACS develops leaders who focus on the science and art of helping individuals live well in a complex society.

The Department of Nutritional Sciences is one of four departments in the College. The Department has 25 faculty including 3 tenure-track Extension Specialists, 379 undergraduate students majoring in Nutritional Sciences, Dietetics, and Culinary Science and Nutrition, and FACS Education as well as 30 graduate students in the PhD and MS thesis graduate degree programs and 40 in the non-thesis MS degree programs including the on-line MS program in Community Nutrition. The Department has strong ties and opportunities for interdisciplinary research programs with Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Genetics, Animal and Dairy Sciences, Kinesiology, Pharmacy, Food Science and Technology, Public Health, Veterinary Medicine, Gerontology, Psychology, the Biomedical and Health Sciences Institute https://bhsi.uga.edu/ and others. The University of Georgia is one of four institutions of the NIH funded Georgia Clinical & Translational Alliance which leverages complementary strengths to accelerate clinical and translational research http://georgiactsa.org/ . The Clinical and Translational Research Unit ( CTRU ) https://ctru.uga.edu/ located on the UGA Health Sciences Campus, supports investigators to conduct clinical and translational studies. The CTRU is an initiative of the Augusta University/ UGA Medical Partnership and the UGA Office of Research.

The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. Athens offers a rich cultural environment interconnected with the university and is perennially identified as one of America’s most livable cities. Additional information can be found at: http://www.visitathensga.com/about-athens/.

College/Unit/Department website

Posting Type

External

Retirement Plan

TRS or ORP

Employment Type

Employee

Benefits Eligibility

Benefits Eligible

Underutilization

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with Experience

Anticipated Start Date

08/01/2023

Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings)

Job Posting Date

12/02/2022

Job Closing Date

Open until filled

Yes

Location of Vacancy

Athens Area

EEO Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

Position Details

Position Information

Classification Title

Open Rank

FLSA

Faculty Rank

Open Rank

Contract Type

Fiscal (12 mo.)

Tenure Status

Non-Tenure Track

Minimum Qualifications

An earned doctoral degree (upon appointment) in nutrition or a related field.

Additional Requirements

• To be considered for the position of Clinical Assistant Professor, the applicant must hold an earned doctoral degree (upon appointment) in nutrition or a related field. The applicant must be credentialed as a registered dietitian nutritionist by the Commission on Dietetics; have a minimum of three years of professional experience post-credentialing; and have a minimum of two years’ experience with effective online pedagogy and best practices in teaching and learning.
• To be considered for the position of Clinical Associate Professor, the applicant must meet the above qualifications and attained Assistant Professor or Clinical Assistant Professor rank at a comparable university and have at least four years of relevant experience. Clinical Faculty expectations for Promotion in the College of Family & Consumer Sciences, Department of Nutritional Sciences are summarized at: https://provost.uga.edu/ resources/documents/fcs_clinical_criteria.pdf . UGA Guidelines for Appointment and Promotion of Clinical Faculty https://provost.uga.edu/resources/documents/uga-clinical-guidelines-appt-promotion-11-28-11.pdf .

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Physical Demands

Is this a Position of Trust?

Yes

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?

Yes

Does this position require a P-Card?

No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?

No

Is driving a responsibility of this position?

No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?

No

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)

Yes

Credit and P-Card policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume/CV
3. Teaching Portfolio/Philosophy
4. Other Documents #1
5. List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents