College of Education and Health Sciences
Department of Family and Consumer Sciences
Assistant Professor of Dietetics
The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences in the College of Education and Health Sciences at Bradley University invites applications for a tenure track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level starting August 19, 2019. Duties include teaching courses for undergraduate and graduate dietetics programs, conducting research, participating in service, and collaborating with colleagues.
Required qualifications: a Ph.D. (by start date) in Nutrition or closely related field from an accredited institution; demonstrated potential to advise students, direct student research projects, develop curriculum, conduct research, communicate effectively, have computer/technology skills, leadership, and collegiality. The ability to teach undergraduate and graduate classes related to medical nutrition therapy, metabolism, and other nutrition-related courses.
Preferred qualifications: Registered Dietitian; prior teaching experience at college level; clinical nutrition-related work experience; eligible to obtain Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist credentials for the state of Illinois, and evidence of professional involvement and service. Candidates may be considered for administrative duties related to Didactic Program in Dietetics.
Qualified applicants should submit the following, electronically: 1) a cover letter addressing their qualifications for the faculty position, 2) a curriculum vitae, and 3) complete contact information for three professional references. These should be e-mailed to:
Dr. Rachel Vollmer (rvollmer@fsmail.bradley.edu),
Search Committee Chair, BR 03
Bradley University
Peoria, IL 61625
Review of applications will begin November 1, 2018 and will continue until the position is filled. Employment with Bradley University is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a criminal background check.
The FCS Department, an original department, has existed since Bradley was founded in 1897 by philanthropist Lydia Moss Bradley. The FCS Department offers majors in Dietetics, Public Health Education, Retail Merchandising, FCS Education, and Hospitality Leadership.
Bradley University is a top-ranked, private university in Peoria, Illinois, offering 5,400 undergraduate and graduate students the opportunities, choices and resources of a larger university and the personal attention and exceptional learning experience of a smaller university. Bradley offers a comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate academic programs in business, communications, education, engineering, fine arts, health sciences, liberal arts and sciences, and technology. The University is located on an 85-acre campus in the largest metropolitan area in central Illinois.
Bradley University is committed to cultural diversity, and is striving to maintain and enrich its cultural, racial, and ethnic communities. It is expected that successful candidates share in this commitment. Bradley is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
HUMAN RESOURCE DEPARTMENT
1501 WEST BRADLEY AVENUE – PEORIA, IL 61625 – (309) 677-3223 – FAX (309) 677-3867