Teaching Assistant Professor, Nutrition

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The Department of Nutrition within the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Natural Resources (CABNR) at the University of Nevada, Reno is seeking applications for a Teaching Assistant Professor. This is a full‑time position based in the Department of Nutrition at the University of Nevada, Reno. The role involves 90% teaching and 10% service.

The Teaching Assistant Professor will serve as an integral member of the Department faculty and help maintain existing excellence in teaching and instruction as well as best practices in collegiate instruction in nutrition. The role will also support Department programs and contribute to the development of future academic programs, including a doctoral program in Nutrition.

• Develop and deliver high-quality, in-person and online instruction in department courses in Nutrition at the undergraduate and graduate level.
• Mentor and evaluate departmental graduate teaching assistants.
• Mentor and supervise graduate students, and/or serve on graduate committees.
• Contribute to a vibrant and inclusive academic community through collegiality, cooperation, and collaboration.

• Ph.D. in nutrition or a closely related field.
• A strong track record of effective teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level.

• Experience in developing and evaluating courses at the undergraduate and graduate level.
• Experience with developing online and distance learning courses.
• Experience working in an interdisciplinary environment.
• Proven ability to work with diverse audiences.
• Demonstrate leadership skills.

Teaching Assistant Professor, Nutrition To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit Salary Schedules and select Academic Faculty.

• Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance
• Generous sick leave, life insurance, and long‑term disability – Faculty Benefits
• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers an annual or semester membership and family membership options.
• E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center 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!
• Grants‑in‑aid for Faculty Employees
• The University is proud to provide a reduced‑rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents.
• Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate.
• Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee’s spouse or domestic partner.
• Faculty Grants‑in‑Aid

The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual‑career couples’ professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada.

https://www.unr.edu/cabnr

Exempt Yes Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. This search will remain open until filled, but applications will be reviewed beginning November…