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University of Houston
4800 Calhoun Road
Houston, TX 77004
Phone: 713-743-2255
HEALTH AND HUMAN PERFORMANCE
Assistant Professor - Human Nutrition - Tenure-Track
Assistant (Tenure Track) Professor in Human Nutrition. The Department of Health and Human Performance (HHP) at the University of Houston is seeking a nutrition specialist with a demonstrated research interest in variables associated obesity/energy balance for tenure-track position.
The position is a 9-month appointment with Summer school teaching optional. Effective date of appointment will be August, 2009.
Ph.D. in nutrition or any related, biological, behavioral or clinical science. Registered Dietician credentials are strongly preferred. Ability to conduct and publish quality, high-impact research. Potential to engage in cooperative research projects with medical, community and governmental agencies located in Houston. Graduate and undergraduate teaching, web/technology skills and postdoctoral experience are desirable. Preference given to candidates interested in conducting research on a variety of populations including those dwelling in underserved urban areas.
Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in nutrition and/or obesity studies. Train graduate students in nutrition and obesity studies. Develop and maintain a vigorous scholarly research program that will foster acquisition of external funding and enhance graduate student recruitment and training. Perform service to the department, college, university and the profession.
Commensurate with qualifications.
The University of Houston is a major urban research institution with a focus on urban issues and problems. The University has over 35,000 students in 13 colleges. The University of Houston is located near the renowned Texas Medical Center and NASA/Johnson Space Center providing faculty with a variety of opportunities to conduct interdisciplinary research. Houston is the largest city in Texas and offers a large variety of professional, cultural and personal opportunities.
Submit a letter of Application, Curriculum vita and three letters of reference to:
Dr. Kim Matalon, Chair
Human Nutrition Search Committee
Department of HHP
University of Houston
Houston, Texas 77204-6015e-mail: kimatalon@uh.edu
Review of application materials will begin April 15, 2009 and continue until the position is filled.
The University of Houston is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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The University of Houston
4800 Calhoun Rd.
Houston, Texas 77004
(713) 743-2255