Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) - Health Sciences (25-26) - Chicago Illinois

Company: DePaul University
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Posted On: 01/17/2025

The Department of Health Sciences at DePaul University in Chicago invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position starting September 2025. We seek candidates broadly trained in Nutrition Science and/or related fields. A PhD or equivalent degree is required; post-doctoral and previous teaching experience are preferred. Our well-equipped research and teaching facilities include a staffed animal care facility and biosafety level 2 capacity. Start-up funds are available.
Our department serves a diverse student body of over 500 undergraduates pursuing a BS degree and more than 40 graduate students in our Master of Public Health program. Our faculty train students to address individual and community health challenges using a collaborative approach that combines natural and social scientific perspectives. Applicants must have a strong commitment to educating a diverse student body and an interest in contributing to a multidisciplinary department. Our faculty collaborate with external partners in Chicago and beyond, as well as across university departments.
Teaching responsibilities will include development and instruction of nutrition-related courses and new courses aligned with the candidate's expertise, as well as core undergraduate courses in the department. Faculty typically teach 6 courses per academic year (spread across 3 quarters) and are eligible for a pre-tenure research leave. Applicants are expected to develop an active and productive research program that involves students and results in peer-reviewed publications. Faculty are also expected to seek internal and external funding. Service to the department, college and university also is expected.
About the College
The College of Science and Health is the third largest college at DePaul, enrolling over 3,000 students. The college includes programs in health sciences, biology, neuroscience, nursing, psychology, chemistry and biochemistry, occupational therapy, environmental science and studies, mathematics, physics and astrophysics, and speech language pathology. The College of Science and Health provides high quality, personalized, accessible science and health education to a diverse student body, grounded in the values of St. Vincent de Paul. Our teaching and research advance knowledge and service to society. The College is located on DePaul's Lincoln Park campus.
About the University
With an overall enrollment of over 21,000 students, DePaul is the nation's twelfth largest private non-profit university.
DePaul University seeks applicants that reflect the diversity of its student body and the city of Chicago. Applicants who have experience working with a diverse range of faculty, staff, and students, and who can contribute to an inclusive climate are encouraged to identify their experiences in these areas. Members of historically underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. Required Qualifications: Applicants should have:

• PhD or equivalent degree
  
• A demonstrated record of or potential for excellence in teaching
  
• A demonstrated record of or potential for productive scholarship
  Special Instructions to Applicants: A complete application should include the following:
  
  
  
  • A cover letter addressing interest in the position
    
  • A curriculum vitae
    
  • A teaching statement that articulates teaching philosophy, experience, and course interests (1 page)
    
  • Research plan describing contributions to the field and future plans, including opportunities for student involvement (2 page maximum)
    
  • Statement on diversity, equity, and inclusion experiences and values (1 page)
    
  • Contact information for three professional references. References will be contacted through Interfolio to upload reference letters.
    
    Review of applications will begin November 13, 2024 and continue until the position is filled. For further questions about this position please contact the search committee chair, Dr. Eiron Cudaback ().
    
    General Compensation/Benefits Statement:
    DePaul University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the qualifications, education, experience, and training of the selected candidate, the scope and responsibilities of the position, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.
    DePaul University offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, and tuition benefit. Further information regarding benefits can be found here: .
    About DePaul University's Academic Calendar:
    Except for the College of Law, DePaul University operates on a quarter system. Classes in Autumn, Winter, and Spring quarters are 11 weeks in length (including finals week) and Summer courses, in two sessions, are typically 5 weeks in length. The College of Law operates on the semester system. Classes in the Fall and Spring semesters are 16 weeks in length (including finals week) and it offers a Summer Session of 7 weeks (including final exams).
    
    Salary Information: The salary range for this 10-month position is $79,500 - $82,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applicant Documents Cover Letter(1)
    C.V.(1)
    Teaching Statement(1)
    Research Plan(1)
    Diversity Statement(1)
    Confidential Letter of Recommendation or Evaluation(3)
    
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