Assistant/Associate Professor of Nutrition (tenure track appointment)
Company: University of California - Davis
Location: Davis
Posted on: January 25, 2025
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Job Description:
Position overview
Salary range:
The salary range is $174,500 -$226,300. Off-scale salaries and
other components of pay, i.e. a salary that is higher than the
published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step may be
offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions,
qualifications, and experience.
Application Window
Open date: November 21, 2024
Next review date: Saturday, Feb 1, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific
Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the
committee.
Final date: Friday, Nov 21, 2025 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
POSITION AVAILABLE: Assistant/Associate Professor of Nutrition
(tenure track appointment)
SALARY: The salary range is $174,500 -$226,300. Off-scale salaries
and other components of pay, i.e. a salary that is higher than the
published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step may be
offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions,
qualifications, and experience. This is a 12-month, fully funded
1.0 FTE position.
START DATE: Negotiable
POSITION DESCRIPTION: We are seeking an outstanding veterinary
nutritionist with training and experience in clinical nutrition for
the position of Assistant or Associate Professor (tenure track) to
join our faculty in the Department of Molecular Biosciences in the
School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM), UC Davis. Our department is a
highly integrated group of faculty studying physiological processes
and their modulation by nutrition, mutations, drugs, and
xenobiotics and their application to improve animal and human
health. The candidate will have advanced training in clinical
nutrition, and the position will involve a 50% clinical commitment
to the Nutrition Service at the VMTH. The candidate will have the
potential to develop an active research program investigating the
molecular, cellular, physiological, or pathophysiological
mechanisms by which diets or nutrients influence health and
disease. We welcome research that diversifies our expertise and/or
complements existing strengths in nutrition, physiological
chemistry, pharmacology, and toxicology.
UC Davis is ranked 9th amongst public universities and is the
top-ranked veterinary school in the U.S. Our department has
outstanding partnerships within the School of Veterinary Medicine
(SVM), as well as in the School of Medicine (SOM), College of
Biological Sciences and College of Agriculture and College of
Engineering. The SVM and SOM provide rich opportunities to engage
with both basic research scientists and veterinary and human
clinicians in transdisciplinary research, and unique access to
naturally occurring animal models of disease.
Bordering the city of Davis, a vibrant college town of 70,000, with
approximately 40,000 students, 14 miles west of the state capitol,
Sacramento (home to the UC Davis Schools of Medicine and Nursing,
and UC Davis Health), 72 miles northeast of San Francisco and 110
miles southwest of Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada mountains, the
region offers a high-quality environment for faculty and staff
members and their families with excellent opportunities for an
active lifestyle and exceptional community diversity. Faculty are
at the heart of the SVM. UC Davis offers a generous benefit
package:
(https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/total-compensation-calculator.html)
including retirement featuring an optional pension plan:
(https://hr.ucdavis.edu/employees/benefits/retirement-savings) and
several work-life programs:
(https://academicaffairs.ucdavis.edu/work-life). UC Davis values
diversity, equity, and inclusion and has consistently been
recognized as a leader in this area.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum - Candidates must possess a DVM with advanced training in
clinical nutrition. Board certification in the American College of
Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM - Nutrition) or European
College of Veterinary Comparative Nutrition (ECVCN), or completion
of an ACVIM (Nutrition) or ECVCN-approved residency program plus
credentials approval is required. Clinical experience and
competence in nutritional management of complex cases and homemade
diet formulation is expected. Candidates should have a PhD or
advanced research training and experience. A documented research
record and the potential to develop a research program in nutrition
is required. Aptitude/experience in teaching nutrition to
professional or graduate students is required. The candidate is
required to have excellent interpersonal and communication skills,
and a demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and collegially
within a diverse community. Candidates are expected to have
experience with, or strong potential for, accomplishment in areas
contributing to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The candidate
must be eligible for veterinary medical licensing in the State of
California (California Business and Professions Code Section
4846-4857). Individuals must obtain a full CA license (California
Business and Professions Code Section 4846) or a University license
(California Business and Professions Code Section 4848.1) prior to
beginning clinical duties.
Preferred - Experience with grant writing and acquisition of
extramural funding is desired.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Creative Work: The development of a creative,
focused, productive basic and/or clinically oriented research
program in nutrition is a fundamental and indispensable requirement
of the position, including publication of results in
professional/scientific journals and acquisition of extramural
funding. This individual will provide leadership in directing
nutrition research projects of residents, graduate students, and/or
professional students within the school and across campus.
Clinical: This position includes a 50% clinical effort assignment
to the Nutrition service of the Veterinary Medical Teaching
Hospital. The individual will be responsible for directing,
instructing and supervising veterinary students and house officers,
providing nutrition recommendations/management for patients, and
advising and consulting with referring veterinarians and
clients.
Teaching: Candidates are expected to actively participate in the
teaching mission of the School of Veterinary Medicine. The
candidate will be expected to teach lectures, laboratories, and
other teaching activities in the DVM professional curriculum,
graduate clinical (resident) training program, graduate education
and mentoring (PhD, MS), and/or department-driven undergraduate
courses on campus.
Professional Competence: Will advance the discipline of nutrition
within the SVM, as well as locally and nationally, through
participation and leadership in this field. Expected to establish a
reputation for research and clinical excellence locally,
regionally, and nationally.
University and Public Service: University and public service
through committee work, participation in professional
organizations, continuing education and other appropriate means is
required.
APPLICATION PROCESS: To receive fullest consideration, applications
must be received by February 1, 2025. Position will be open until
filled. Interested applicants should submit: 1) a letter of intent
outlining special interest in the position, overall related
qualifications, experience, and career goals; 2) curriculum vitae;
3) a statement of didactic teaching philosophy, 4) a statement
summarizing the applicant's research program and future goals, 5) a
statement summarizing experience and professional contributions in
the area of equity and diversity, 6) names, addresses, telephone
numbers and e-mail addresses of four references, and 7.) an
Authorization to Release Information form Application materials
should be submitted by using the University's online submission
program, https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF06824.
For questions about the application process please contact: Ms.
Ashley Carr (ashcarr@ucdavis.edu), Department Chief Administrative
Officer, or Dr. Jennifer Larsen (jabones@ucdavis.edu), Professor
and Chair of the Recruitment Advisory Committee
The University of California, Davis and the Department of Molecular
Biosciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, are interested in
candidates who are committed to the highest standards of
scholarship and professional activities, and to the development of
a campus climate that supports equality and diversity. The
University of California, Davis is an affirmative action/equal
employment opportunity employer and is dedicated to recruiting a
diverse faculty community. We welcome all qualified applicants to
apply, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with
disabilities. UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus. UC Davis
supports family friendly recruitments:
https://academicaffairs.ucdavis.edu/uc-davis-and-family-friendly-recruitment-practices.
The University of California is committed to creating and
maintaining a community dedicated to the advancement, application,
and transmission of knowledge and creative endeavors through
academic excellence, where all individuals who participate in
University programs and activities can work and learn together in a
safe and secure environment, free of violence, harassment,
discrimination, exploitation, or intimidation. With this
commitment, UC Davis conducts a reference check on all first choice
candidates for Academic Senate Assistant Professor, Steps 4, 5, or
6 through Professor positions. The reference check involves
contacting the administration of the applicant's previous
institution(s) to ask whether there have been substantiated
findings of misconduct that would violate the University's Faculty
Code of Conduct. To implement this process, UC Davis requires all
applicants for any open search to complete, sign, and upload the
form entitled "Authorization to Release Information" into RECRUIT
as part of their application. If an applicant does not include the
signed authorization with the application materials, the
application will be considered incomplete, and as with any
incomplete application, will not receive further consideration.
Although all applicants for faculty recruitments must complete the
entire application, only finalists considered for these faculty
positions will be subject to reference checks.
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Candidates must possess a DVM with advanced training in clinical
nutrition. Board certification in the American College of
Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM - Nutrition) or European
College of Veterinary Comparative Nutrition (ECVCN), or completion
of an ACVIM (Nutrition) or ECVCN-approved residency program plus
credentials approval is required. Clinical experience and
competence in nutritional management of complex cases and homemade
diet formulation is expected. Candidates should have a PhD or
advanced research training and experience. A documented research
record and the potential to develop a research program in nutrition
is required. Aptitude/experience in teaching nutrition to
professional or graduate students is required. The candidate is
required to have excellent interpersonal and communication skills,
and a demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and collegially
within a diverse community. Candidates are expected to have
experience with, or strong potential for, accomplishment in areas
contributing to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The candidate
must be eligible for veterinary medical licensing in the State of
California (California Business and Professions Code Section
4846-4857). Individuals must obtain a full CA license (California
Business and Professions Code Section 4846) or a University license
(California Business and Professions Code Section 4848.1) prior to
beginning clinical duties.
Preferred qualifications (other preferred, but not required,
qualifications for the position)
Experience with grant writing and acquisition of extramural funding
is desired.
Application Requirements
Document requirements
https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/shortcuts/authorization_release_form
Reference requirements
Apply link:
https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF06824
Help contact: scenteno@ucdavis.edu
About UC Davis
As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to
disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or
judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that
they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for
misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged
misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.
To implement this process, UC Davis requires all applicants for any
open search to complete, sign, and upload the form entitled,
"Authorization to Release Information" into UC RECRUIT as part of
their application. If an applicant does not include the signed
authorization with the application materials, the application will
be considered incomplete, and as with any incomplete application,
will not receive further consideration.
UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco-free campus
(http://breathefree.ucdavis.edu/).
We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and
particularly encourage applications from members of historically
underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with
disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who
demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse
and inclusive community.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other
protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination
policy.
For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy,
please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20
For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy,
please visit:
http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination
Under Federal law, the University of California may employ only
individuals who are legally able to work in the United States as
established by providing documents as specified in the Immigration
Reform and Control Act of 1986. Certain UC Davis positions funded
by federal contracts or sub-contracts require the selected
candidate to pass an E-Verify check. More information is available
at: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify
The University of California, Davis (UC Davis) is committed to
inclusive excellence by advancing equity, diversity and inclusion
in all that we do. UC Davis celebrates the multi-cultural diversity
of its community by creating a welcoming and inclusive environment
demonstrated through a variety of resources and programs available
to academics, staff, and students. Diversity, equity, inclusion,
and belonging are core values of UC Davis that are embedded within
our Principles of Community and are tied with how to best serve our
student population. Our excellence in research, teaching, and
service can best be fully realized by members of our academic
community who share our commitment to these values, which are
included in our Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Vision, our
strategic plan: "To Boldly Go," our Principles of Community, the
Office of Academic Affairs' Mission Statement, and the UC Board of
Regents Policy 4400: Policy on University of California Diversity
Statement. UC Davis is making important progress towards our goal
of achieving federal designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution
and an Asian American, Native American, and Pacific
Islander-Serving Institution. The Office of Diversity, Equity, and
Inclusion offers a plethora of resources on their website, and the
Office of Health Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (HEDI) has
outlined similar goals in their "Anti-Racism and DEI Action Plan."
There are a plethora of links available on the About Us webpage
where you can learn more about our Administration, Diversity and
Inclusion, Rankings, Locations, Native American Land
Acknowledgement, Sustainability, Visiting UC Davis, UC Davis
Health, and Campus Safety.
The university is consistently ranked among the top institutions in
the world for campus sustainability practices by the UI Green
Metric World University Rankings. UC Davis is focused on achieving
net-zero greenhouse gas emissions and repeatedly shown its
commitment to preserving a healthy and sustainable environment for
generations to come.
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all
applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining
agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or
local government directives may impose additional requirements.
Job location
Davis, CA
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