Assistant Adjunct Professor - Nutritional Sciences - Department of Nutritional Sciences and Toxicology
University of California Berkeley
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Posted: 07-May-23
Location: Berkeley, California
Type: Part-time
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 4164914
Assistant Adjunct Professor - Nutritional Sciences - Department of Nutritional Sciences and Toxicology
Position overviewPosition title: Assistant Adjunct Professor Salary range: The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See the following table(s) for the current salary scale(s) for this position: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2022-23/oct-2022-salary-scales/t1.pdf. The current base salary range for this position is $75,100-$83,800. 'Off-scale' salaries, which yield compensation that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.
Percent time: 55%
Anticipated start: As soon as July 2023. Exact start date is negotiable.
Application Window Open date: May 5, 2023
Most recent review date: Friday, May 19, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date: Tuesday, Jun 6, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
The Department of Nutritional Sciences and Toxicology at the University of California, Berkeley seeks applications for an Assistant Adjunct Professor nine-month position, in the area of nutritional sciences. This position will be fully funded by the Master of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics (MNSD) program. Candidates are not expected to be self-funded for the activities expected for this position. As an Assistant Adjunct Professor, candidates should exhibit clear potential to develop an excellent record in research, teaching, and service.
We seek an individual who will be contributing to the department and the Master of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics (MNSD) program by teaching MNSD courses, guiding students through their research experience and capstone projects, and participating in department and MNSD program committee assignments and tasks as requested by the committee chair or department chair (e.g., assist with admissions, fundraising efforts and grants, program events, identifying sites and collaborators for research experiences and supervised practice internships, assist with student placements, and/or other tasks as needed). We are particularly interested in an individual whose research focuses on the developmental origins of health and disease.
The Department of Nutritional Sciences and Toxicology at the University of California, Berkeley offers a highly interactive environment with world-class research being conducted in a wide range of areas in Metabolic Biology, Molecular Toxicology, and Nutritional Sciences. Numerous opportunities exist for interactions and collaborations with colleagues at UC Berkeley and in the Bay Area.
Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at time of application) Advanced degree or enrolled in an advanced degree program at the time of application
Additional qualifications (required at time of start)
Advanced degree is required by the start date of the job
Registered Dietitian (RD)
Preferred qualifications Ph.D., or equivalent international degree
Application Requirements
Document requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Research - statement describing your current and proposed research
Statement of Teaching and Service - statement of teaching and service describing your prior teaching experience, teaching philosophy, and future teaching interests. In addition, a description of prior and proposed academic, professional, and/or community service experience.
Statement on Contributions to Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Statement on your contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including information about your understanding of these topics, your record of activities to date, and your specific plans and goals for advancing equity and inclusion if hired at Berkeley (for additional information go to https://ofew.berkeley.edu/recruitment/contributions-diversity). (Optional)
Copy of Publication 1 - copy of a publication such as journal articles, book chapters, dissertation chapters, or other products
Copy of Publication 2 - copy of a publication such as journal articles, book chapters, dissertation chapters, or other products
Copy of Publication 3 - copy of a publication such as journal articles, book chapters, dissertation chapters, or other products (Optional)
Reference requirements
3 required (contact information only)
Applicants should include the names and contact information of three references. Letters of reference may be requested of finalists. Apply link:https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF03929
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