Hi SDOH,
The Food, Nutrition and Health program at the University of British Columbia (Vancouver Campus) currently has two open positions in Human Nutrition (see information below). Please spread the word.
Assistant Professor in Human Nutrition
Food, Nutrition and Health Program | Associate Dean Academic Portfolio | Faculty of Land and Food Systems (Barbara Stefanska)
Posting End Date
May 2, 2023
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above.
The Faculty of Land and Food Systems at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada (www.landfood.ubc.ca) is seeking an outstanding candidate for a full-time, tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor within the
Food, Nutrition and Health Program in the Human Nutrition group:
https://www.landfood.ubc.ca/research/lfs-research-centres-groups/human-nutrition-group/
The anticipated start date is January 1, 2024.
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in nutrition or related area, supplemented with postdoctoral or equivalent experience. Candidates must demonstrate potential for outstanding research with relevance to human nutrition in areas such as clinical
nutrition, nutritional biochemistry, or public health nutrition. Applicants must also demonstrate strong potential for excellence in teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and the ability to complement the current teaching programs. As described
in its Action Plan, the Faculty of Land and Food Systems uses student-centered learning to educate new generations of scientists equipped to solve the most fundamental issues faced by society (https://www.landfood.ubc.ca/action-plan/).
The successful candidate will be expected to (a) develop an independent, externally funded, and internationally recognized research program; (b) foster active collaborations in research and teaching within the Faculty of Land and Food Systems
(LFS); and (c) teach courses related to human nutrition at the graduate and undergraduate level in the Faculty of Land and Food Systems.
Applications must be made through the University of British Columbia’s Human Resources online careers page:
https://ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/ubcfacultyjobs
Applicants should submit one combined PDF file that includes: (1) cover letter; (2) curriculum vitae; (3) contact information of three references; (4) statement describing five-year research plan (1-2 pages); (5) statement of teaching philosophy
with evidence of potential for effective teaching (1-2 pages); and (6) statement identifying a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion (up to 1 page). To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by May 1, 2023; however, this position
will remain open until a suitable candidate is identified. If you have specific questions about the application process, please contact the Chair of the Selection Committee c/o [log in to unmask]
Applicants are also asked to complete the following equity survey. The survey information will not be used to determine eligibility for employment, but will be collated to provide data that can assist us in understanding the diversity of
our applicant pool, identify potential barriers to the employment of designated equity group members, and comply with our hiring practices. Your participation in the survey is voluntary and confidential. Data collected through this survey will be held by the
Dean’s office and will only be shared at the aggregate level with the hiring committee.
https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_40yeQKAXqCBtRQy
Assistant or Associate Professor in Nutrition and Healthy Aging
Department
Food, Nutrition and Health Program | Associate Dean Academic Portfolio | Faculty of Land and Food Systems (Barbara Stefanska)
Posting End Date
June 2, 2023
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above.
The Faculty of Land and Food Systems at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada (www.landfood.ubc.ca) is seeking an outstanding candidate for a full-time, tenure stream position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor
within the Food, Nutrition and Health Program in the Human Nutrition group:
https://www.landfood.ubc.ca/research/lfs-research-centres-groups/human-nutrition-group/
The anticipated start date is July 1, 2024.
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in nutrition or related area, supplemented with postdoctoral or equivalent experience. Candidates must demonstrate potential for outstanding research with relevance to human nutrition that focuses on healthy
aging, in areas such as clinical nutrition, nutritional biochemistry, or public health nutrition. Applicants must also demonstrate strong potential for excellence in teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and the ability to complement the
current teaching programs. As described in its Action Plan, the Faculty of Land and Food Systems uses student-centered learning to educate new generations of scientists equipped to solve the most fundamental issues faced by society (https://www.landfood.ubc.ca/action-plan/).
The successful candidate will be expected to (a) develop an independent, externally funded, and internationally recognized research program; (b) foster active collaborations in research and teaching within the Faculty of Land and Food Systems
(LFS); and (c) teach courses related to human nutrition at the graduate and undergraduate level in the Faculty of Land and Food Systems.
Applications must be made through the University of British Columbia’s Human Resources online careers page:
https://ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/ubcfacultyjobs
Applicants should submit one combined PDF file that includes: (1) cover letter; (2) curriculum vitae; (3) contact information of three references; (4) statement describing five-year research plan (1-2 pages); (5) statement of teaching philosophy
with evidence of potential for effective teaching (1-2 pages); and (6) statement identifying a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion (up to 1 page). To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by June 1, 2023; however, this position
will remain open until a suitable candidate is identified. If you have specific questions about the application process, please contact the Chair of the Selection Committee c/o [log in to unmask]
Applicants are also asked to complete the following equity survey. The survey information will not be used to determine eligibility for employment, but will be collated to provide data that can assist us in understanding the diversity of
our applicant pool, identify potential barriers to the employment of designated equity group members, and comply with our hiring practices. Your participation in the survey is voluntary and confidential. Data collected through this survey will be held by the
Dean’s office and will only be shared at the aggregate level with the hiring committee.
https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6KyWad5iZqX6kmi
Jennifer L. Black PhD
RD
Associate Professor
2020-2021 Wall Scholar
Faculty of Land and Food Systems | Food, Nutrition and Health
The University of British Columbia | Vancouver Campus
2205 East Mall | Vancouver BC | V6T1Z4 Canada
Phone 604 822 6869
Email:
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Website:
http://phun.landfood.ubc.ca/