The University of Nevada, Reno welcomes applications for their search for an Assistant Professor, nine-month, tenure-track, research, teaching and service appointment in the Department of Agriculture, Nutrition and Veterinary Sciences (ANVS), College of Agriculture, Biotechnology, and Natural Resources. The ANVS Department is seeking applicants to develop a competitive research program in the area of nutritional determinants of disease in human populations. Candidates are expected to develop innovative and scholarly activities involving undergraduate and graduate students. Candidates should be self-starters, have good communication skills, ability to work with others, enthusiasm for the job, willingness to be adaptable and teach a range of courses and excellent relevant subject knowledge in nutrition and epidemiology.

Required Qualifications:
Doctoral degree in Nutrition or related area with a background in Epidemiology. Evidence of scholarly activity, e.g., publications, grant proposals/funding, attendance at scientific meetings. Teaching experience at college level courses.

Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated potential to compete for research funds. Research supervision experience. Publication track record with peer reviewed papers. Training and research in epidemiology. Register Dietitian.

Close Date: 2/12/13

To apply, please visit: https://www.unrsearch.com/postings/11629

The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its students and employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, creed, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, and sexual orientation. The University of Nevada employs only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Women and under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.