Full Professor​/Chair, Nutrition Department

University of Nevada, Reno

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The Department of Nutrition at the University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for the position of Department Chair at the Associate/Full Professor level. The purpose of this position is to build on the Department's strengths in nutrition. We are seeking a candidate with demonstrated success as a leader in higher education, and a distinguished record of teaching and scholarship within the area(s) of Nutrition.

The Department of Nutrition is one of four academic units within the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology, and Natural Resources. The college also includes the Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station and Extension. The Department offers both BS and MS degrees in Nutrition; a Nutrition minor; and two accredited dietetic programs. The Department's cutting-edge scholarly efforts span the continuum of basic, translational, and applied research in nutrition and dietetics.

The interdisciplinary nature of nutrition is reflected in the Department's successful collaborations with the School of Medicine, School of Public Health, Extension, and other academic units. The Department faculty currently consists of state-funded tenured/tenure-track positions (7.0 FTE) and lecturers (3.0 FTE); sponsor-funded positions (2.5 FTE); and part-time instructors (1.0 FTE). Opportunities and resources will become available for the incoming Chair to build the Department's PhD program in nutrition.

Future goals include the building of a Food Science program in the Department.

• Provide visionary leadership to the Department that serves to effectively broaden its mission.
• Lead departmental efforts to achieve short-and long-term goals for instruction, research, and outreach consistent with that of a Carnegie R1 institution.
• Provide administrative oversight to all programs, including both accredited dietetic programs (DI and DPD).
• Support, foster, and encourage the Department's culture to continue to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Manage human, financial, and physical resources to maximize effectiveness and efficiencies.
• Work collaboratively with college and university leadership; faculty and staff; and other stakeholders to advance the mission of the Department.
• Represent and advocate for the Department faculty, staff, students, and programs.
• Recruit, develop, and retain a team of faculty, staff, and students that exhibits and values excellence and innovation.
• Cultivate impactful relationships with community leaders, industry, and other stakeholders.
• Maintain a successful research program.

• A Ph.D. in Nutrition or a closely related discipline
• A record of scholarly achievement appropriate for the level of associate or full professor at an R-1 institution
• Evidence of success in teaching Nutrition courses at a college/university
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead and manage in an academic environment

Compensation Grade

Associate Professor

Full Professor

To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit:
Salary Schedules and select Academic Faculty. Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.

Remarkable Retirement!

Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested on your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada.

Perks of Working at UNR!

• Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance
• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options. E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center
• Reno is proud to be a University town! Many local businesses offer discounts to Wolf Card holders
• Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
• Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University. Faculty Senate
• No state income tax!

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