A Health Sciences Professor teaches foundational health science ideas, truths, and methods to students through a combination of classroom instruction, lab experience, field experience, and assignments at colleges, trade schools or other institutes. May assist or lead in the creation of the health science curriculum to be taught. In addition to instruction, they may assist or lead in research initiatives relating to their field.
School of Health Professions Assignment Category Full-Time Rank:
Open Rank Tenure Status:
Open Tenure Payroll Status:
Faculty 12 Job Description The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Department of Nutrition Sciences in the Schools of Health Professions and Medicine, is seeking a doctorally-prepared scientist with track records in studying the relationships among obesity, nutrition, and cancer. Appointments at the rank of Professor, Associate Professor or Assistant Professor are being considered, with rank and tenure status based on qualifications. Candidates must have an MD, DrPH, or PhD. Successful senior candidates will be expected to demonstrate a track record of a sustained program of research in this area, including mentoring of junior faculty and trainees. Recruited faculty will play an active role in the Department of Nutrition Sciences, the Nutrition Obesity Research Center and the Comprehensive Cancer Center. The Department of Nutrition Sciences has 25 full-time faculty members and more than 100 staff, students, and postdoctoral fellows involved in basic, animal, physiologic, clinical, and community-based research, patient care, and teaching. The department has a robust portfolio of extramural research funding, hosts both the NIH-funded Nutrition Obesity Research Center and the Diabetes Research Center and has a heavy involvement in the O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center. The Department has long-standing distinguished programs in obesity & nutrition patient care, a broad portfolio of nutrition education, and a dietetic internship. UAB is a flourishing urban university and medical center with research funding exceeding $700 million.
Required Qualifications MD, DrPH, or PhD Open Date:
01/02/2025 Nondiscrimination Statement UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix . Pre-employment Background Check A pre-employment background check investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment. About University of Alabama at Birmingham To learn more about the University of Alabama at Birmingham click here.
