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Form of workThe Department of Nutrition and Integrative Physiologyat the University of Utah is recruiting a career-line (non-tenure track) faculty member at the rank of Assistant/Associate/Professor (Lecturer) on the Lecturer Track. The successful candidate will serve as the Sports Nutrition Education Coordinator, guiding field experiences and teaching courses in the university's ACEND-accredited Coordinated Master's Programdesignedto train future Registered Dietitian Nutritionists. Applicants must possess either a PhD or MS degree in a nutrition-related field, be credentialed as a Registered Dietitian (or international equivalent), and have experience working with athletes or conducting sports nutrition research. We are seeking a full-time faculty member but can adjust the position to part-time to accommodate candidates with concurrent and complementary professional sports nutrition work.
Faculty rank and salary commensurate with experience.
Current certification as a Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD)
The University of Utah is a Research I university and a PAC-12 member institution moving to the Big-12 at the beginning of the 2024-25 athletics season. Salt Lake City is experiencing rapid population growth with a disproportionately higher percentage of diverse populations. The increased diversity brings enhanced cultural facilities, performing arts, and other enriching opportunities. Salt Lake City is juxtaposed with the Wasatch Mountains, offering unparalleled opportunities for skiing, hiking, fly fishing, biking, camping, and rock climbing. Eight national parks are within a 5-hour drive from Salt Lake City.
Contact person: Kary Woodruff, kary.woodruff@utah.edu
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Special Instructions for CandidatesContact person: Kary Woodruff, kary.woodruff@utah.edu
Please apply online at: https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/154916 and upload a cover letter and current CV. Reference letters will be solicited after an initial screening process.
