Who is Saint Louis University? Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious Catholic universities. SLU, which also has a campus in Madrid, Spain, is recognized for world-class academics, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service.

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Assistant/Associate Professor (Tenure Track)
Department of Nutrition and Dietetics

The Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO, welcomes applicants for a tenure-track position with dual expertise in nutrition and exercise physiology. This position will be a nine-month tenure track appointment with an anticipated start date of August 2023. Teaching responsibilities and research mentoring will support the Nutrition and Physical Performance concentration of our master’s degree program. The Nutrition and Physical Performance concentration is a multidisciplinary program that prepares students for careers involving the interrelationships between nutrition and exercise, including sports dietetics, weight management, eating disorders treatment, nutrition for military personnel, and many others.

  The Department seeks individuals who will contribute positively to the Department, College, University, and Saint Louis through their vision and passion for the profession. Given the region’s rich agricultural and healthcare connections, paired with the unique nutrition and culinary synergies of the department, a multitude of opportunities exist and are available for exploration.

The successful candidate will have experience working in exercise science or a kinesiology-related field, and will be required to conduct research, secure external research grants/contracts, provide research opportunities and guide graduate students’ research; teach across the nutrition, exercise science, and physiology curriculum within the Nutrition Department and Doisy College of Health Sciences; participate in Department, College, and/or University service as well as professional development activities.

Position Requirements
 

Required

• Earned doctoral degree (e.g. PhD, EdD, DCN) in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, Nutrition, or a closely related field

• Evidence of ability to teach effectively at the university level

• Experience in grant submission and/funding

• Evidence of scholarly activity with publications in peer-reviewed journals

• Attendance and presentations at professional meetings

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Preferred

• Registered dietitian credential and licensure (RD/RDN, LD)

• Professional-level certification(s), such as NSCA-CSCS or CPSS, CSCCa, or ACSM-EP or CEP, or the ability to obtain upon hire.

• Postdoctoral fellowship training

• Established or emerging national reputation in nutritional aspects of exercise physiology

• A record of successful external grant funding

Department of Nutrition and Dietetics

The Department of Nutrition and Dietetics is housed in the Doisy College of Health Sciences on the University’s urban medical center campus. It has accredited undergraduate and graduate (MS/Dietetic Internship) degree programs in dietetics, and a certificate program. Optional tracks are available within the degree programs, including culinary arts, pre-medicine, or pre-physician assistant training at the undergraduate level and medical nutrition therapy, public health nutrition, nutrition and physical performance, and pediatric nutrition at the graduate level. The department currently employs 8 full-time faculty members.

The mission of the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics is to “thrive in a community that promotes and seeks truth about food and nutrition. Woven into the fabric of this community are multifaceted educational pursuits to promote a food centered culture for health and wellness, scholarly exploration, and an appreciation of the global and ecological community in which we exist”. Given the region’s rich agricultural and healthcare connections, paired with the unique nutrition and culinary synergies of the department, a multitude of opportunities exist and are available for exploration.

Saint Louis University

Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious Catholic universities. SLU is recognized for world-class academics, life-changing research, compassionate health care and a strong commitment to faith and service. Guided by its Jesuit mission, SLU offers its nearly 13,000 students a highly rigorous and deeply transformative education that helps them develop into bold, confident leaders.

The Doisy College of Health Sciences (DCHS) has provided students with the tools and education to become well-prepared health care professionals since its founding in 1929. DCHS is located in the heart of SLU’s medical campus, which is also home to the School of Medicine, College for Public Health and Social Justice, School of Nursing and SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital.

Saint Louis University, SLUCare Physician Group and SSM Health St. Louis recently expanded on their partnership by building a $550 million hospital and ambulatory care center that opened in 2020, enhancing SLU’s ability to provide care for the region and prepare and provide experience for the students that are the future health care providers.

Saint Louis University has set a series of ambitious goals become a model in promoting teaching, learning, and research that exemplify discovery, transformative outcomes, and engaged citizenship in a global society. The research environment at the University is one that fosters collaboration across departments and colleges in order to tackle humanity’s greatest challenges.

City of St. Louis

Known as the Gateway City, St. Louis is a friendly city with numerous activities for both children and adults. The population of St. Louis is about 318,000 – with more than 1 million people in St. Louis County. St. Louis is a popular tourist destination for sites such as the iconic Arch, high-ranked St. Louis Zoo, Forest Park, Science Center and many other popular attractions. The St. Louis area hosts music, food and cultural festivals that draw thousands more to the city each year. St. Louis is home to the St. Louis Cardinals, St. Louis Blues, a brand new Major League Soccer franchise, St. Louis City SC, and numerous smaller professional sports teams.

Diversity

Saint Louis University and the Doisy College of Health Sciences is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors. We welcome and encourage applications from minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities (including disabled veterans). If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 314-977-5847.

How to Apply

Review of applications will begin immediately. For best consideration, application materials should be received by May 1, 2022 with ongoing review of application materials until the position is filled.  All applications must be made online at Careers (myworkdayjobs.com) . Interested candidates must complete the online application and include the following: (1) cover letter; (2) detailed curriculum vitae; (3) a statement of interest describing your research/scholarly interests and how those tie into your teaching philosophy; and (4) the names and contact information of three references. You can upload these items on the third page “My experience” of the application.  Any questions regarding the positions can be directed to:

Dr. María Romo-Palafox – Search Committee Chairperson

Saint Louis University

Department of Nutrition and Dietetics

3437 Caroline Street

Saint Louis, MO 63104

Phone 314-977-8662

E-mail:maria.romopalafox@health.slu.edu

Covid 19/Booster Vaccination Requirement:

Saint Louis University requires COVID-19 vaccinations and a booster dose for all students, staff, and faculty who are physically present on our St. Louis campuses. As a prospective and/or a new employee at Saint Louis University, you will be/are required to comply with the University’s vaccination protocol. Proof of full vaccination is required before the start of employment in order to work at Saint Louis University. If you are not vaccinated, you are required to begin the vaccination process at the time of your first day of employment and submit proof of full vaccination within 30 days of your start date. Exemptions may be granted on the grounds of religious beliefs or medical circumstances. Failure to comply with the vaccine requirement within 30 days of an employee’s start date will result in termination of the employment.  Proof of vaccine will be submitted through an online portal made available to you during your Workday onboarding tasks.

Function

Nonmedical Primary Appointment <12 mo.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Saint Louis University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors. We welcome and encourage applications from minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities (including disabled veterans). If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 314-977-5847.