Assistant Professor of Nutritional Neuroscience

POSITION: Assistant Professor of Nutritional Neuroscience (45% Research, 50% Teaching, 5% Service), 9-month academic year tenure-track appointment in the Department of Nutritional Sciences in the College of Family and Consumer Sciences https://www.fcs.uga.edu.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Develop a nationally recognized and externally-funded program in the area of nutritional neuroscience.
• Direct and support research programs of PhD and MS-level students. Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in nutrition. Engage in collaborative and interdisciplinary research with faculty in Nutritional Sciences, the College of Family and Consumer Sciences and other UGA departments/colleges. Contribute to activities that serve the department, college, university, the public and the profession.

QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered for the position of Assistant Professor, the applicant must hold an earned doctoral degree (upon appointment) in nutrition or a related scientific field. The applicant must have an academic background and have demonstrated research productivity in the area nutritional neuroscience. The applicant should have demonstrated scholarly competence and research productivity, or the potential for such, and show evidence of strong written and verbal communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates with at least two years of post-doctoral research experience and evidence of preparation and submission of external research grants are preferred.

THE UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE AND DEPARTMENT: Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

The College of Family and Consumer Sciences is committed to student success, holistic development and inclusive perspective taking. FACS develops leaders who focus on the science and art of helping individuals live well in a complex society. The Department of Nutritional Sciences is one of four departments in the College. The Department has 20 full-time and 3 part-time faculty, 342 undergraduate students majoring in Nutritional Sciences, Dietetics, and Culinary Science and Nutrition, and FACS Education as well as 35 graduate students in the PhD and MS thesis graduate degree programs and 53 in the non-thesis MS degree programs including the on-line MS program in Community Nutrition. The Department has strong ties and opportunities for interdisciplinary research programs with Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Genetics, Animal and Dairy Sciences, Kinesiology, Pharmacy, Food Science and Technology, Public Health, Veterinary Medicine, Gerontology, Psychology, the Biomedical and Health Sciences Institute https://bhsi.uga.edu/ and others. The University of Georgia is one of four institutions of the NIH funded Georgia Clinical & Translational Alliance which leverages complementary strengths to accelerate clinical and translational research http://georgiactsa.org/. The Clinical and Translational Research Unit (CTRU) https://ctru.uga.edu/ located on the UGA Health Sciences Campus, supports investigators to conduct clinical and translational studies. The CTRU is an initiative of the Augusta University/UGA Medical Partnership and the UGA Office of Research.

Through funding from UGA Extension http://extension.uga.edu/ and FACS, department-based nutrition and health specialists in cooperation with county-based agents of the College of Agricultural and the Environmental Sciences http://www.caes.uga.edu/ extend lifelong learning to the people of Georgia through research-based education in agriculture, the environment, communities, youth and families. FACS Extension helps Georgians become healthier, more productive, financially independent and environmentally responsible. Extension specialists and agents stay in touch with issues relevant to people in local communities through county Extension offices.

THE COMMUNITY: The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. Athens offers a rich cultural environment interconnected with the university and is perennially identified as one of America's most livable cities. Additional information can be found at: http://www.visitathensga.com/about-athens/.

SALARY: Commensurate with experience and qualifications. Information regarding fringe benefits may be viewed at http://www.hr.uga.edu.

ANTICIPATED START DATE: August 1, 2025

APPLICATIONS DEADLINE: Applicant screening will begin immediately. The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is selected; however, to be assured of a complete review, candidates should submit their application materials by December 9, 2024.

The application packet must include a cover letter of interest that details how the applicant's credentials and experience meet the needs of the position as well as responsibilities and qualifications detailed in the posting; a current curriculum vitae and contact information for three references. References will not be contacted without further correspondence with the applicant. All applicants must apply online at https://www.ugajobsearch.com. Please see the job posting at: https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/402402

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. As such, we not only strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented communities to consider applying for this position, but we also maintain that all candidates should share our commitment to inclusive excellence. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (HRWeb@uga.edu). Please do not contact the department search committee with such requests.

Confidential requests for information may be directed to:

Emily Noble, PhD

Associate Professor of Nutritional Sciences

Chair, Search Committee

Department of Nutritional Sciences

The University of Georgia

280 Dawson Hall

Athens, GA 30602

Emily.Noble@uga.edu