[PHNUTR-L] NUTRITION FACULTY POSITION AT MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY

[Sylvia Byrd]

Mississippi State University, Department of Food Science, Nutrition, and
Health Promotion is accepting applications for an Assistant Professor,
Nutrition position.  Details about the position are listed below and in
the attached position description.  The search committee would
appreciate your help in making qualified applicants aware of this
position.  Please share this e-mail and attachment with those you think
may be interested in the position.  If you have questions about the
position, please contact, Sylvia Byrd, Committee Chair at 662-325-0919
or shb5 at mstate.edu  Thank you for your assistance.


MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY

DEPARTMENT OF FOOD SCIENCE, NUTRITION, AND HEALTH PROMOTION            
          

Assistant Professor of Nutrition

The Department of Food Science, Nutrition, and Health Promotion,
Mississippi State University, is accepting applications for a full-time,
9-month, tenure-track faculty position specializing in Nutrition. 
Responsibilities include developing a competitive externally funded
research program; teaching undergraduate/graduate level courses;
advising undergraduate students; directing M.S. and Ph.D. research; and
participating in departmental and professional activities.  Earned
doctorate from an accredited institution in nutrition, public health or
related field; candidates who are ABD will be considered; evidence of
ability/potential to develop a nationally recognized competitive
research program; demonstrated ability to secure external funding and
teach and mentor graduate/undergraduate students; possess excellent
interpersonal and communication skills; demonstrated ability to work
with others in a collegial team atmosphere are required.  Post-doctoral
training in the nutrition area; history of refereed publications;
registered dietitian (R.D.) status; and clinical or community nutrition
practice experience preferred. 

Application procedure:  Applications must be made on the Mississippi
State University website:
https://www.jobs.msstate.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1118003448063

Candidates should submit additional required items by on-line
attachments or other means.  These items are: 1) a letter of application
including statements of teaching philosophy and research interest(s); 2)
curriculum vitae; 3) transcripts of college and university work; and 4)
names and contact information (i.e., addresses, e-mail addresses, and
telephone numbers) of three references.  Information should be sent to:
 
Dr. Sylvia Byrd, Nutrition Search Committee Chairperson
Department of Food Science, Nutrition, and Health Promotion
P.O. Box 9805
Mississippi State, MS  39762-9805
Telephone:  662-325-3200,
FAX:  662-325-8728
E-mail:  shb5 at msstate.edu 

Review of application will begin June 16, 2005 and continue until
position is filled.  Salary will commensurate with qualifications and
experience. 

Regards,



Sylvia H. Byrd, PhD, RD, LD
Associate Professor
Dietetic Internship/Graduate Studies Program Director
Mississippi State University 
Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Health Promotion
Box 9805
107 Herzer Building, Stone Blvd.
Mississippi State, MS  39762-9805

Office:   204 Herzer 
Phone:  662-325-0919 
FAX:      662-325-8728

shb5 at msstate.edu


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