Job Description and Requirements
Job Description GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE POSITION The Nutrition and Health Department, College of Food and Agriculture at the United Arab Emirates University invites applicants for a full-time faculty position in Nutrition and Wellness at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor with primary research and secondary teaching responsibilities. RESPONSABILITIES The successful candidate must develop a competitive and internationally visible research program in wellness management among diverse human age groups through nutritional optimization and implementation of various preventative approaches including exercise. The focus of research must preferably be on early prevention and management of lifestyle induced chronic diseases. High quality original research publications from the conducted work in reputed international journals is an expectation. The successful candidate will develop and teach courses in various nutrition and health related disciplines with emphasis on aspects related to the position. The candidate will maintain a strong graduate program, train postdocs and other trainees, interact closely with health agencies/organizations and develop programs for the benefit of the community.
Minimum Qualification Ph.D. in Nutritional and/or Health Science with emphasis on wellness and management of lifestyle related chronic diseases in diverse human populations. Experience in teaching human nutrition and wellness courses at graduate and undergraduate level, mentoring graduate students, a track record of impactful publications and extramural grants as well as the ability to successfully collaborate with other faculty members are essential.
Preferred Qualification Ph.D. in Nutritional and/or Health Science with emphasis on wellness and management of lifestyle related chronic diseases in diverse human populations.
Expected Skills/Rank/Experience SALARIES AND BENEFITS Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. UAEU offers excellent benefits in the form of tax-free salary, housing, health benefits, education allowance for children, paid summer break, and return tickets for the family once a year for country permanent residence.
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