Associate Professor or Professor, Nutrition, Metabolism & Rehab Sciences - School of Hlth Profession

Associate Professor or Professor, Nutrition, Metabolism & Rehab Sciences - School of Hlth Professions

Galveston, Texas, United States

Faculty

UTMB Health

Requisition # 2101528

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Conduct interdisciplinary research and scholarship related to rehabilitation science (e.g. disability, r-recovery, physical activity and nutritional interventions).

• Publish in high quality journals and write competitive research grants.

• Mentor junior faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and doctoral students.

• Establish collaborative research relationships with investigators in other academic departments, as well as individuals outside UTMB who are involved in providing rehabilitation services and conducting clinical research.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Doctoral degree in a field related to rehabilitation science, physical activity or nutrition. The ideal candidate will have postdoctoral research experience and professional licensure or clinical experience in a rehabilitation-related discipline.

• Established program of research related to rehabilitation science (e.g., disability, recovery, physical activity and/or nutritional interventions).

• Experience mentoring students, postdoctoral fellows and/or junior faculty.

• Sustained record of external funding and established history of collaborative research with other professionals, clinicians and students.

• National visibility and recognition in rehabilitation and disability research including editorial board service, federal grant review panels, or fellow status in professional or scientific organizations.

SALARY:

Commensurate with experience

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Compensation