Tenure-Track Faculty Medical Dietetics, Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (Open Rank)

Tenure faculty (regardless of rank) - persons with the titles of professor, associate professor, assistant professor and instructor who serve on appointments totaling 50% or more service to the university and who are eligible for tenure or who have obtained tenure. Duties and responsibilities are assigned in accordance with the workload guidelines laid out in the pattern of administration of each faculty members tenure initiation unit (TIU) and, as appropriate, regional campus; obligations will include research, service and/or teaching or clinical practice. These faculty will have earned doctorate or other terminal degree in the relevant field of study or possession of equivalent experience.

Position Overview

The Ohio State Universitys School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track faculty member within Medical Dietetics at the Professor, Associate Professor, or Assistant Professor rank. We are seeking faculty who will: sustain or develop an extramurally funded and productive scholarship program through grants, publications, and presentations; teach within the Master of Dietetics and Nutrition (MDN), MS, and PhD programs in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences consistent with expertise, mentor students in each program; and contribute to service needs of the School, College, University and appropriate professional organizations. We are particularly interested in faculty with established scholarly expertise at the intersections between food and human health, particularly with a focus on human behavior and the implications on the prevention, education, and management of nutrition-related chronic disease, and/or improved health outcomes in individuals or communities. The preferred scholar will complement existing strengths within the School and at the OSU Wexner Medical Center.

• Track: This is a tenure-track faculty position
• Rank: Open rank
• Language Requirements: English
• Sponsorship offered

Performance Objectives

• Maintains active scholarship: Serves as principal investigator and/or co-investigator on competitive extramural grants; presents scholarly work at international, national, and regional meetings; disseminates scholarly work through high-impact peer-reviewed journals and/or scientific professional meetings.
• Develops, plans, and delivers core and elective courses within the School of Health and Rehabilitations MDN, MS, and PhD programs; and participates in curriculum design and revisions.
• Actively participates in service to Division, School, College, University, professional and community organizations; and other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements

Required: PhD or equivalent in a related field to dietetics or nutrition; current Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential; established record or strong evidence of extramurally funded and productive scholarship in a discipline of nutrition and dietetics; evidence of impactful teaching ability (including distance/online); ability to effectively mentor undergraduate and graduate students; and strong record of service to the dietetics or nutrition profession.

Desired: Established scholarly expertise in human clinical nutrition, nutrition-related behavior change, and/or system-level applications in the community.

How to Apply

To be considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday. Application materials must include:

Required:

• Cover letter. Please include a summary of your CV that highlights your key accomplishments, related skills, and specific qualifications that match the job posting, performance objectives, and three or more professional references.
• Current Curriculum Vita (CV)
• Statement of Scholarship. Please describe the work you have previously completed, identify next steps and how these will contribute to your ongoing scholarship goals over the next 5 years.
• Statement of Teaching and Mentoring. Please include the impact and influence of your scholarship and disciplinary context on your teaching. Include the teaching and mentorship goals you have for yourself and for your students and how your teaching enacts these beliefs and goals.

Medical Dietetics

The Division of Medical Dietetics in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences is in a large, energetic academic medical center and research extensive university, offering many collaboration and innovations opportunities. The successful candidate will join a dynamic, collaborative, and well-balanced faculty of successful scientists, master clinicians and professional leaders with records in excellence in teaching, scholarship, professional service, and clinical practice. The Division of Medical Dietetics, in partnership with Human Nutrition in the College of Education and Human Ecology, offers an on-campus Master of Dietetics and Nutrition Future Graduate program.

The School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences in the College of Medicine

The School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at The Ohio State University is a nationally recognized leader in the education of health and providers in the areas of athletic training, health sciences, health information management, medical dietetics, medical laboratory science, occupational therapy, physical therapy, respiratory therapy, and radiologic sciences and therapy. Graduates of these programs are leaders in their fields who use their knowledge of advanced techniques and technology to deliver quality patient care.

The University

Ohio State is a top 20 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of Americas leading academic health centers and recently ranked No. 4 on Forbes list of best U.S. employers for diversity. Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.

The Ohio State UniversitysShared Valuesinclude Excellence and Impact, Diversity and Innovation, Inclusion and Equity, Care and Compassion, and Integrity and Respect. Our university community welcomes differences, encourages open-minded exploration and courageous thinking, and upholds freedom of expression.

Ohio State is a dynamic community where opportunity thrives, and individuals transform themselves and their world. Positions are available in countless fields and specialties. Become a Buckeye and contribute to an incredible legacy that serves to guide our future and shape a better tomorrow.

The Ohio State University is committed to enhancing academic excellence. Recruiting, supporting, and retaining faculty of the highest caliber is a core component of this commitment. The Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) has established Dual Careers and Faculty Relocation (DCFR) to focus on supporting new and prospective faculty and their loved ones. Service offerings include dual careers partner consultations, identifying potential employers and/or employment opportunities, consultation and resources related to relocation, as well as identifying opportunities to engage on campus and in the surrounding community. While employment opportunities are not guaranteed, resources and consultation are provided to support the partners of new and prospective faculty as they are considering or transitioning to The Ohio State University.

In addition to being responsive to dual-career opportunities, we strongly promote work-life balance to support our community members through a suite of institutionalized policies. Ohio State is an NSF ADVANCE institution and a member of the Ohio/Western Pennsylvania/West Virginia Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC).

Located in Ohios capital city, Ohio States Columbus campus is near the center of a rapidly growing and diverse metropolitan area with a population of over 1.5 million. The area offers a wide range of affordable housing, many cultural and recreational opportunities, excellent schools, and a strong economy based on government as well as service, transportation, and technology industries. Additional information about the Columbus area is available here. In addition toits Columbus campus, Ohio State has four regional campuses including Ohio State Lima, Ohio State Mansfield, Ohio State Marion, and Ohio State Newark, in addition to the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) Wooster Campus, which houses Ohio State ATI.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.