[PHNUTR-L] Faculty Position in Food Studies at Syracuse University

[Leigh Gantner]

FOOD STUDIES POSITION





The Department of Public Health, Food Studies and Nutrition in the David B.
Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics at Syracuse University invites
applicants for a full time tenure track position in *food studies*, rank
open, to begin in August 2012.  We seek an Associate or Full Professor, but
will also consider promising applicants at the rank of Assistant Professor.
The department seeks a high-energy faculty member with expertise in the
interdisciplinary study of food, food systems, and foodways. This academic
appointment is in anticipation of establishing undergraduate and graduate
programs in food studies.



*Responsibilities:*



Responsibilities include developing a stream of high-quality research; program
and curriculum design; mentoring, advising, and instructing undergraduate
and graduate students; fulfilling service responsibilities through
department, college, university and professional avenues; and establishing
professional liaisons with organizations in the local community and the
global field.



*Qualifications:*



Minimum qualifications include an earned doctorate related to food studies,
an active portfolio of externally funded research and peer reviewed
publications (or evidence of potential to develop such a portfolio) ,
and teaching
experience at the university level.  We are willing to consider candidates
trained in a variety of disciplines but with research and teaching
expertise in food studies.



The Department of Public Health, Food Studies and Nutrition offers
undergraduate and graduate degrees in nutrition and public health and is
building a food studies program. The department focus is on health issues
among diverse populations. Approximately 400 undergraduate and 40 graduate
students pursue degrees in this department.  Extensive opportunities exist
for collaboration at Syracuse University and with the State University of
New York (SUNY).  The Department of Public Health, Food Studies and
Nutrition is a leader in the University's emphasis on publicly-engaged
scholarship and applications from scholars with engaged research portfolios
are encouraged to apply.

 Priority consideration will be given to applications received by February
1, 2012 and the search

will remain open until the position is filled.   For online application
instructions go to www.sujobopps.com, (#_028629_____) and attach the
following: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for
three references.  Syracuse University is an EO/AA employer and
particularly encourages applications from women and minority candidates.
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