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The University of Minnesota invites applications for a 9‑month faculty position in Native American Nutrition and Food Systems at the Associate or Full‑Professor level in the Department of Food Science and Nutrition in the College of Food, Agricultural, and Natural Resource Sciences. The appointment will typically consist of 50% research and 50% teaching, but appointment percentages may vary depending on the qualifications and seniority of the appointee.

This position will involve research and teaching that supports the mission of the Department of Food Science and Nutrition. The appointee is expected to develop a strong extramurally funded research program that investigates the relationship between diet, lifestyle and health of Native American individuals, urban and/or tribal communities. The research program should be representative of the diversity of tribal communities in Minnesota.

• Leadership in organizing nutrition and food–related scholarly and community events, such as the Native American Nutrition Conference.
• Development and maintenance of strong and respectful relationships with tribal communities and collaboration with other investigators within the Department, College, and University, including the Academic Health Center, the Extension Department for Family, Health and Wellbeing, and the School of Public Health.
• Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in nutrition, food systems, and related areas.
• Advising undergraduate, M.S., and Ph.D. students.

This position is not eligible for H1B sponsorship.

• Earned doctorate in Nutrition, food science, food systems, public health, or a related field with training and experience in community‑based participatory research in nutrition, public health, or food systems.
• Demonstrated experience working closely with Native American and/or Alaska Native communities on issues related to nutrition, public health, and the food system.
• Strong motivation to build a research program with Minnesota tribal communities; evidence of strong research and administrative skills, including management of large research projects, organization of conferences and scholarly events, fundraising, supervision of staff, and publication in peer‑reviewed scholarly journals.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Tenured or eligible for tenure at Associate/Full professor rank.

• Post‑doctoral research experience related to Native American nutrition and food systems.
• Demonstrated understanding of Native American research and evaluation methods and the importance of culture to these efforts.
• Evidence of ability to acquire extramural funding, experience in grant writing and managing grants.
• Evidence of ability to work independently and collaboratively with interdisciplinary team members.
• Demonstrated leadership of large teams and mentorship of students.
• Potential for effective classroom teaching of appropriate nutrition, food science and/or food systems courses.

The Department of Food Science and Nutrition creates and shares knowledge to ensure a safe, healthy, and appealing food supply that supports the well‑being and prosperity of people and the environment. The department fosters an environment welcoming of all cultural backgrounds and a collaborative, innovative, entrepreneurial, and inclusive culture. Faculty members are nationally and internationally recognized scholars in a wide range of nutrition and food science areas.

Pay Range: $105,000 – $160,000 annually (depending on education, qualifications, and experience)

Time Appointment: 100% appointment

Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff

Competitive wages, paid holidays, generous time off, professional training and degree‑seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program, low‑cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans, healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts, university HSA contributions, disability and employer‑paid life insurance, employee well‑being program, excellent retirement plans with employer contribution, Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity,…