Collegiate Assistant or Associate Professor

Job Description

The Department of Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise (HNFE) (http://hnfe.vt.edu) invites applications for a calendar year, non-tenure track Collegiate Assistant/Associate Professor. Collegiate faculty members have a primary commitment to the instructional mission of the department, including undergraduate and graduate teaching, curricular and program innovation and transformation, mentoring students from diverse backgrounds and identities, and building a national reputation in an area of innovative and inclusive instructional pedagogy. Successful candidates should provide evidence of potential to take a lead role in enhancing curricula and promoting teaching excellence.

In addition, the successful candidate will manage (in conjunction with the Graduate Curriculum Administrator) the graduate program and Online Master of Agricultural and Life Sciences (OMALS), and other duties, which include, but are not limited to the following:

● Develop and conduct pedagogical research
● Serve as the departmental liaison with the Graduate School, Dean of the Graduate School, and OMALS director
● Chair the HNFE Graduate Curriculum Committee

Required Qualifications

PhD in exercise physiology and/or nutrition, or a closely related field; Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching and research; Experience in higher education instructional and pedagogical activities, with strong potential for being a leader in the instructional mission; Demonstrated effectiveness in undergraduate and/or graduate teaching; Commitment to a quality, diverse student education; Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively; Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Postdoctoral training or experience.

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

$70,000 - $92,600 (dependent on rank)

Review Date

04/02/2023 (open until filled)

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check. Applicants are asked to include the following in their application packet: CV, Research Statement, Teaching Statement, Diversity Statement, and the names & contact information of three professional references.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges , a school of medicine , a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School , and Honors College . The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Dr. Stella Volpe at stellalv@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

Advertised: March 1, 2023
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