Tenure track position in Nutrition Sciences

The Nutrition Sciences Program of the University of Ottawa is seeking to fill a tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor. We are seeking individuals with an expertise in Food science and Foodservice management. Successful candidates must have a doctoral degree in Nutrition, be a regulated member or eligible to be a member of the College of Dietitians of Ontario and member of Dietitians of Canada. Proficiency in French is mandatory and you will be required to teach in French. You will have the opportunity to work in a bilingual environment and develop in the context of a dynamic research environment within the Faculty of Health Sciences. For more information on the Nutrition Sciences Program, visit the program web site: http://www.health.uottawa.ca/nutrition/nut_features.htm.

Applications will be reviewed as of June 15, 2011 until the position has been filled. Please send your curriculum vitae, a description of future research and teaching, and the names of three referees to: Dr France Rioux, Director, Honours Bachelor of Nutrition sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ottawa, 43 Templeton, Ottawa (Ontario), K1N 6N5. E-mail: france.rioux@uottawa.ca

Professorial rank and salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications, competence and experience in accordance with the collective agreement of the Association of Professors of the University of Ottawa.

The University of Ottawa is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities. According to government policy, all qualified candidates are invited to apply; however, preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

The University of Ottawa is proud of its 160-year tradition of bilingualism. Through its Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute, the University provides training to staff members and to their spouses in their second official language. At the time of tenure, professors are expected to have the ability to function in a bilingual setting.