Assistant Professor, Tenure-Stream, Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Pure and Applied Science

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Acadia University
School of Nutrition and Dietetics
Faculty of Pure and Applied Science
Assistant Professor, Tenure Track, Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics
Position #: 20704

Acadia University and the School of Nutrition and Dietetics acknowledge that we are in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaw Nation. This land is governed by the treaties of Peace and Friendship, first signed by the Mi’kmaq, Wolastoqey, Peskotomuhkatiyik, and the British Crown in 1726. These treaties did not implicate or affirm the surrender or transfer of land to the British, but recognized Mi’kmaq and Wolastoqey title and set the rules for what was to be a long-standing relationship between nations. As an educational institution, we are continually learning more about how we can deeply engage and move forward the work of truth, reconciliation, and equity. As Department/School faculty, staff, and students, we are grateful to live and work in Mi’kma’ki. We recognize that without action, an acknowledgment is empty. It marks the beginning of the work ahead of us, not the end.

Position Description

The School of Nutrition and Dietetics invites applications for a tenure track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor with a focus on clinical nutrition and dietetics teaching and research. We welcome applications relating to all areas of clinical nutrition; applied dietetics research expertise is preferred. The position start date is July 1, 2025.

Qualifications

We are seeking candidates with a PhD in nutrition or related field, near or already complete, and who are eligible for dietetic licensure in Nova Scotia at the position start date.

About Acadia

Acadia University is recognized as one of Canada’s premier undergraduate institutions. Academic innovation and a technology-rich teaching and learning environment have garnered the university a reputation for excellence. Our progressive workplace is located only one hour from Halifax in Nova Scotia’s beautiful Annapolis Valley – a small-town setting offering an affordable lifestyle, outstanding recreational opportunities, internationally acclaimed restaurants, a healthy economy, and the best weather in the Atlantic Provinces

About the School of Nutrition and Dietetics

The School of Nutrition and Dietetics, and Acadia University, is situated in the Annapolis Valley, a region known for its vibrant food culture. Guided by our purpose, we prepare graduates for careers in nutrition, dietetics, health professions, food and food science. We partner with community organizations like the Wolfville Farmer’s Market to offer experiential undergraduate education that is student-centred. Our current faculty specialize in teaching and research related to food and sensory science, sports nutrition, metabolic and disease state nutrition, dietetics education and training, and sustainable food systems and population health, with regular contributions from local specialists on a part-time basis. Our Dietetics Option is an accredited program that prepares students for eligibility to apply for graduate school or practical training. The Acadia Dietetic Practicum Program partners with Nova Scotia Health Western Zone to offer integrated and post-graduate training to prepare graduates for entry-level practice.

Expectations of the Job

The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate education for Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics Option students as well as practicum student research in the Acadia Dietetic Practicum Program. The role involves teaching five undergraduate courses related to clinical/nutrition topics (four in the first year), with some flexibility to develop or focus one or more courses to align with the successful candidate’s area of expertise. As a member of the School of Nutrition and Dietetics, the candidate will be supported to develop a robust clinical research program and expected to contribute to the unit, university and profession.

To Apply

Candidates are asked to submit their application in a single PDF document to Faculty.Careers@AcadiaU.ca. The application should be addressed to Dr. Liesel Carlsson, chair of the Selection Committee. Receipt of the application will be acknowledged via email. Applications should include the following:

– a cover letter that includes the position number, describes qualifications and experience vis-à-vis the job advertisement, quantifies and qualifies experience with teaching and supervising students, at the university level preferred, and highlights previous experience with service to an academic unit or professional organization.
– a teaching philosophy or pedagogy statement.
– an up-to-date curriculum vitae.
– the names and email/phone contact information of three references who will be contacted if short-listed and asked to provide a reference.

Employment Equity Commitment and Process
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals; however, Canadians and permanent residents shall be given priority. The University encourages applications from Indigenous people; African Canadians; African Nova Scotians; persons with disabilities; visible minorities; women; persons of any minority sexuality, gender identity or gender expression; and all intersections of these identities. Acadia embraces the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion as fundamental in creating an expansive academic environment and champions diverse knowledge systems as pillars of academic excellence.

All applicants are required to submit an online Employment Equity Self-Identification Form (https://survey-system.acadiau.ca/index.php/102) as part of their application package. All information provided will be held in strict confidence by Human Resources and is not seen by the Committee. Only candidates who have submitted a self-identification form can be considered as members of designated equity-seeking groups. The form provides the option of self-identifying based on the applicant’s comfort level. Please note that failure to complete the form by the closing date will result in the disqualification of your application.

Closing Date
This competition closes February 18th, 2025. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Accessibility Statement
The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. The University will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that considers an applicant’s accessibility needs.

If you have questions about the position or require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact Dr. Liesel Carlsson, Selection Committee Chair and Interim Director of the School of Nutrition and Dietetics: liesel.carlsson@acadiau.ca.

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