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✦ POSITION: Assistant Professor (75% Extension; 25% Research), Department of Foods and Nutrition (12-month, tenure-track appointment) who will serve as an Extension Specialist in the area of human nutrition and health promotion RESPONSIBILITIES: Include: 1) Provide leadership for nutrition education programs in disease prevention and health maintenance throughout the lifespan; 2) Develop, implement and evaluate programs to train county Extension agents and educate the public; 3) Develop grant proposals and obtain external funding to support community nutrition education programs; 4) Revise existing content and assessment tools as needed; 5) Serve as a major advisor for graduate students and engage students in Extension nutrition/health research and outreach programs; 6) Support 4-H foods and nutrition programs through leadership for and participation in project contests. QUALIFICATIONS: All applicants must have a Ph.D. in nutrition, public health, or a related field; Registered Dietitian preferred; have the ability to work independently and collaboratively on Extension programs and research; have strong communication skills; have demonstrated potential for extramural funding; be committed to the Cooperative Extension mission. Experience with Cooperative Extension and a history of refereed publications are desired. THE UNIVERSITY AND THE COMMUNITY: The University of Georgia, a land-grant/sea-grant university, is ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report’s 2014 edition of America’s Best Colleges. The University is located in Athens, Georgia, 70 miles northeast of Atlanta. Athens offers a rich cultural environment interconnected with the university and is perennially identified as one of America’s most livable cities. ANTICIPATED START DATE: July 1, 2015 APPLICATION DEADLINE: 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 1, 2014. The application packet should include a cover letter of interest that details how the applicant’s credentials and experience meet the needs of the position, responsibilities, and qualifications stated above; a current curriculum vitae; and contact information for three references (who will not be contacted without further correspondence with the applicant). The full position announcement and instructions for application can be found at http://www.fcs.uga.edu/college/job-opportunities. 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, disability, or protected veteran status.
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