Location: all cities,FL, USA
Department
Department of Health, Nutrition, and Food Sciences in the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences
Responsibilities
* Maintain a nationally and internationally recognized, extramurally funded research program in Nutrition, Exercise Physiology, and related areas such as women's health, mitochondrial biology/function, immunology, and metabolism.
* Recruit, mentor, and guide graduate students through their academic and research endeavors, fostering their professional growth.
* Conduct high-impact research that reinforces and expands current departmental strengths in skeletal muscle biology, cardiovascular health, gut microbiome, neuroscience, and immunity.
* Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to expand the scope and reach of the department's research initiatives.
* Secure external funding to support ongoing and new research projects, contributing to the department's overall productivity.
* Contribute to the department's teaching efforts at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, designing and delivering courses aligned with your area of expertise.
* Develop innovative curricula and strategies to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
* Participate in departmental, college, and university service, including committee work, and engage in professional outreach activities.
* Engage in community and public outreach that promotes health, nutrition, and exercise science education.
Qualifications
* Ph.D. in Nutrition, Exercise Physiology, or a related field.
* Demonstrated success in teaching, research, and service commensurate with rank (Assistant or Associate Professor).
* Record of extramural funding to support research initiatives (Associate Professor) or evidence for the likelihood of obtaining extramural support (Assistant Professor).
* Strong scholarly productivity with peer-reviewed publications.
* Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within interdisciplinary teams.
Preferred Qualifications
* Priority will be given to those with established or emerging expertise and leadership in research related to women's health, mitochondrial biology/function, immunology, or metabolism.
* Appropriate Postdoctoral Training.
* Proven success with securing external research funding.
* Federally funded research program.
* Experience with interdisciplinary research teams or collaborations.
* Registered Dietitian (RD) credential (for nutrition positions)
* Evidence of effective teaching.
Other Information
Florida State University is seeking to fill multiple faculty positions at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in the areas of Nutrition and Exercise Physiology. We invite dynamic scholars whose expertise aligns with the department's research programs in nutrition, exercise physiology, skeletal muscle, cardiovascular health, gut microbiome, and immunity. Individuals with research backgrounds in women's health, mitochondrial function, immunology, and metabolism are particularly encouraged to apply. These positions offer opportunities to advance research initiatives, secure external funding, and enhance the productivity of existing faculty.
These positions offer opportunities to contribute to a growing and dynamic department focused on advancing knowledge in nutrition, exercise physiology, and health sciences. Faculty will have access to state-of-the-art laboratories, research facilities, and interdisciplinary collaboration within the university. The College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences supports professional growth, including conference participation and leadership roles within academic and research initiatives.
The roots of FSU's College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences date back to the university's establishment, and it is the oldest college of its kind in Florida. Recently expanded in 2023, the College is home to six academic departments united through a common goal to maximize human potential. In total, the College includes the Department of Educational Leadership & Policy Studies, Department of Educational Psychology & Learning Systems, Department of Health, Nutrition, and Food Sciences, Department of Human Development & Family Science, Department of Sport Management, School of Teacher Education, numerous research centers, and three laboratory schools (Florida State University School, FSU Pembroke Pines Charter School, and The Collegiate School at FSU Panama City). The College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences serves over 4,000 students via 201 full-time faculty and 76 full-time staff.
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Contact Info
Michael J. Ormsbee, Ph.D.
...@fsu.edu
University Information
One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research, encourages creativity, and embraces diversity. At FSU, there's the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow's news!
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How To Apply
If qualified and interested in a specific Faculty job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.
Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include education details even if attaching a Vita.
Applicants should also include a letter of application, names of three references with contact information, and a statement of teaching interests.
Transcripts, work samples (such as teaching artifacts or manuscripts), and three letters of recommendation will be required of candidates selected for an interview.
Review of candidates will begin 11/15/2024 and will continue until filled. We urge interested candidates to submit materials as soon as possible.
Considerations
This is a Faculty position.
This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.
This position is being advertised as open until filled.
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