AssistantAssociate Professor Maternal and Child Public Health Nutrition

Gainesville, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Classification Title:	Ast/Aso Prof
Classification Minimum Requirements:	Candidates for this rank shall hold the highest degree appropriate to their field. A candidate shall be expected to demonstrate successful experience pertinent to the position they are being recommended and have demonstrated qualities relevant to the goals of the academic unit in which they will be employed.
Job Description:	The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences is creating an environment that affirms community across all dimensions. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position please call or the Florida Relay System at (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF . This is a 9 month tenure-accruing position that will be 30% teaching (College of Agricultural and Life Sciences) and 70% research (Florida Agricultural Experiment Station) available in the Department of Animal Sciences Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences at the University of Florida. This assignment may change in accordance with the needs of the unit. The position is supported by a competitive salary with benefits including health life dental and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; paid holidays and wellness benefits. The Department of Animal Sciences invites applications from qualified individuals to a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor level position where they will develop a collaborative and international research program on the impacts of animal-source foods on early childhood development in global health settings. We are seeking candidates who conduct research and integrative studies in global health and food and nutritional security particularly for women and children using nutrient-dense foods (animal-source foods in combination with fruits vegetables legumes nuts etc.). Successful candidates for this position will use systems thinking and approaches focus on population-level effects and combine data acquisition and modeling. The position will consist of research and teaching. Tenure will accrue in the Department of Animal Sciences. The faculty member will seek contract and grant funding actively to support their program. The faculty member will engage in Extension activities in their program area. This position is one of two new faculty positions which will seed a nexus in global health nutrition and food security between Global Food Systems Institute within the Institute for Food and Agricultural Sciences and the One Health Center of Excellence (OHCE) within the College of Public Health and Health Professions (PHHP) Department of Environmental and Global Health (EGH). These synergistic positions a food safety epidemiologist in EGH and a public health nutritionist in Animal Sciences will complement the existing expertise in interdisciplinary research on global food security and nutrition across the lifespan. This position will be held in the Department of Animal Sciences strengthening the existing research on animal source foods in the human diet. The position will interact with faculty who have an emphasis on the forage consuming species particularly dairy and beef cattle small ruminants and their products useful to humankind. There are significant strengths in the Department in the areas of physiology nutrition genetics and muscle biology that will serve as fertile collaborative potential for the incumbent to this position. The Department also has substantial farm facilities for housing beef and dairy cattle and sheep for use by faculty in research teaching and extension efforts. Additionally the University maintains excellent facilities for housing laboratory animals. The successful candidate will engage in scholarly activities related to instruction including teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses advising and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students participating in curriculum revision and enhancement seeking funding for the teaching program supervising undergraduate and graduate research and creative work publishing teaching-related scholarship producing learning tools and engaging in professional development activities related to teaching and advising. Faculty are encouraged to support and participate in the CALS Honors Program distance education and international education. Because of the IFAS land-grant mission all faculty are expected to be supportive of and engaged in all three mission areasResearch Teaching and Extensionregardless of the assignment split specified in the position description. Background Information: The University of Florida is a Land-Grant Sea-Grant and Space-Grant institution encompassing virtually all academic and professional disciplines with an enrollment of more than 56000 students. UF is a member of The Association of American Universities. The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences includes the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences the Florida Agricultural Experiment Station the Florida Cooperative Extension Service the College of Veterinary Medicine the Florida Sea Grant program and encompasses 16 on-campus academic departments and schools 12 Research and Educational Centers (REC) located throughout the state 6 Research sites/demonstration units administered by RECs or academic departments and Florida Cooperative Extension Service offices in all 67 counties (counties operate and maintain). The School of Natural Resources and Environment is an interdisciplinary unit housed in IFAS and managed by several colleges on campus. UF/IFAS employs nearly 4500 people which includes approximately 990 salaried faculty and 1400 permanent support personnel located in Gainesville and throughout the state. IFAS one of the nations largest agricultural and natural resources research and education organizations is administered by a Vice President and four deans: the Dean of the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences the Dean for Extension and Director of the Florida Cooperative Extension Service the Dean for Research and Director of the Florida Agricultural Experiment Station and the Dean for the College of Veterinary Medicine. UF/IFAS also engages in cooperative work with Florida A&M University in Tallahassee. The University of Florida is located in Gainesville which is often recognized as one of Floridas most livable cities and one of the best college towns in America. Located in the heart of beautiful North Central Florida Gainesville maintains a small-town feel but offers many amenities found in much larger metro areas. With an expanding downtown a strong cultural arts following and a wide variety of shops and restaurants world class medical care and facilities and low cost of living Gainesville and Alachua County is one of the best places to work live and play.
Expected Salary:	Commensurate with Education and Experience
Required Qualifications:	Applicants must hold a doctoral degree (foreign equivalent acceptable) in human nutrition epidemiology public health animal science or related field by start date. Candidates must have demonstrated ability to engage in multidisciplinary collaboration. Candidates are expected to demonstrate dedication to excellence in scholarly achievements as well as evidence of proposal writing student mentoring and classroom teaching. Candidates must be supportive of the mission of the Land-Grant system. Candidates must also have a commitment to UF core values.
Preferred:	Experience with research in Low- and Middle-Income Countries; designing and executing longitudinal studies and randomized controlled trials meta-analysis population-level modeling is preferred.
Special Instructions to Applicants:	For full consideration candidates should apply and submit materials by March 11 2026. The position will remain open until a viable applicant pool is determined. Employment Conditions This position is available in Spring 2026 and will be filled as soon thereafter as an acceptable applicant is available. Compensation is commensurate with the education experience and qualifications of the selected applicant. Nominations Nominations are welcome. Nominations need to include the complete name and address of the nominee. This information should be sent to: Please refer to Requisition # 538708 Dr. Arie Haavelar Chair Search and Screen Committee University of Florida Animal Sciences PO Box 110910 Gainesville FL 32611 Telephone: Facsimile: Electronic Mail: Application Information Individuals wishing to apply should go online to Careers at UF and submit: Cover letter that states applicants interest in the position and qualifications relative to the credentials listed above Curriculum vitae Contact information (including email addresses) for 3 individuals willing to write letters of recommendation Selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire.A transcript will not be considered official if a designation of Issued to Student is earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. The University of Florida is a public institution and subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. The University and greater Gainesville community enjoy a variety of cultural events restaurants year-round outdoor recreational activities and social opportunities.
Health Assessment Required:	No

Required Experience:

Classification Title:Ast/Aso ProfClassification Minimum Requirements:Candidates for this rank shall hold the highest degree appropriate to their field. A candidate shall be expected to demonstrate successful experience pertinent to the position they are being recommended and have demonstrated qualit...

Classification Title:	Ast/Aso Prof
Classification Minimum Requirements:	Candidates for this rank shall hold the highest degree appropriate to their field. A candidate shall be expected to demonstrate successful experience pertinent to the position they are being recommended and have demonstrated qualities relevant to the goals of the academic unit in which they will be employed.
Job Description:	The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences is creating an environment that affirms community across all dimensions. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position please call or the Florida Relay System at (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF . This is a 9 month tenure-accruing position that will be 30% teaching (College of Agricultural and Life Sciences) and 70% research (Florida Agricultural Experiment Station) available in the Department of Animal Sciences Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences at the University of Florida. This assignment may change in accordance with the needs of the unit. The position is supported by a competitive salary with benefits including health life dental and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; paid holidays and wellness benefits. The Department of Animal Sciences invites applications from qualified individuals to a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor level position where they will develop a collaborative and international research program on the impacts of animal-source foods on early childhood development in global health settings. We are seeking candidates who conduct research and integrative studies in global health and food and nutritional security particularly for women and children using nutrient-dense foods (animal-source foods in combination with fruits vegetables legumes nuts etc.). Successful candidates for this position will use systems thinking and approaches focus on population-level effects and combine data acquisition and modeling. The position will consist of research and teaching. Tenure will accrue in the Department of Animal Sciences. The faculty member will seek contract and grant funding actively to support their program. The faculty member will engage in Extension activities in their program area. This position is one of two new faculty positions which will seed a nexus in global health nutrition and food security between Global Food Systems Institute within the Institute for Food and Agricultural Sciences and the One Health Center of Excellence (OHCE) within the College of Public Health and Health Professions (PHHP) Department of Environmental and Global Health (EGH). These synergistic positions a food safety epidemiologist in EGH and a public health nutritionist in Animal Sciences will complement the existing expertise in interdisciplinary research on global food security and nutrition across the lifespan. This position will be held in the Department of Animal Sciences strengthening the existing research on animal source foods in the human diet. The position will interact with faculty who have an emphasis on the forage consuming species particularly dairy and beef cattle small ruminants and their products useful to humankind. There are significant strengths in the Department in the areas of physiology nutrition genetics and muscle biology that will serve as fertile collaborative potential for the incumbent to this position. The Department also has substantial farm facilities for housing beef and dairy cattle and sheep for use by faculty in research teaching and extension efforts. Additionally the University maintains excellent facilities for housing laboratory animals. The successful candidate will engage in scholarly activities related to instruction including teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses advising and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students participating in curriculum revision and enhancement seeking funding for the teaching program supervising undergraduate and graduate research and creative work publishing teaching-related scholarship producing learning tools and engaging in professional development activities related to teaching and advising. Faculty are encouraged to support and participate in the CALS Honors Program distance education and international education. Because of the IFAS land-grant mission all faculty are expected to be supportive of and engaged in all three mission areasResearch Teaching and Extensionregardless of the assignment split specified in the position description. Background Information: The University of Florida is a Land-Grant Sea-Grant and Space-Grant institution encompassing virtually all academic and professional disciplines with an enrollment of more than 56000 students. UF is a member of The Association of American Universities. The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences includes the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences the Florida Agricultural Experiment Station the Florida Cooperative Extension Service the College of Veterinary Medicine the Florida Sea Grant program and encompasses 16 on-campus academic departments and schools 12 Research and Educational Centers (REC) located throughout the state 6 Research sites/demonstration units administered by RECs or academic departments and Florida Cooperative Extension Service offices in all 67 counties (counties operate and maintain). The School of Natural Resources and Environment is an interdisciplinary unit housed in IFAS and managed by several colleges on campus. UF/IFAS employs nearly 4500 people which includes approximately 990 salaried faculty and 1400 permanent support personnel located in Gainesville and throughout the state. IFAS one of the nations largest agricultural and natural resources research and education organizations is administered by a Vice President and four deans: the Dean of the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences the Dean for Extension and Director of the Florida Cooperative Extension Service the Dean for Research and Director of the Florida Agricultural Experiment Station and the Dean for the College of Veterinary Medicine. UF/IFAS also engages in cooperative work with Florida A&M University in Tallahassee. The University of Florida is located in Gainesville which is often recognized as one of Floridas most livable cities and one of the best college towns in America. Located in the heart of beautiful North Central Florida Gainesville maintains a small-town feel but offers many amenities found in much larger metro areas. With an expanding downtown a strong cultural arts following and a wide variety of shops and restaurants world class medical care and facilities and low cost of living Gainesville and Alachua County is one of the best places to work live and play.
Expected Salary:	Commensurate with Education and Experience
Required Qualifications:	Applicants must hold a doctoral degree (foreign equivalent acceptable) in human nutrition epidemiology public health animal science or related field by start date. Candidates must have demonstrated ability to engage in multidisciplinary collaboration. Candidates are expected to demonstrate dedication to excellence in scholarly achievements as well as evidence of proposal writing student mentoring and classroom teaching. Candidates must be supportive of the mission of the Land-Grant system. Candidates must also have a commitment to UF core values.
Preferred:	Experience with research in Low- and Middle-Income Countries; designing and executing longitudinal studies and randomized controlled trials meta-analysis population-level modeling is preferred.
Special Instructions to Applicants:	For full consideration candidates should apply and submit materials by March 11 2026. The position will remain open until a viable applicant pool is determined. Employment Conditions This position is available in Spring 2026 and will be filled as soon thereafter as an acceptable applicant is available. Compensation is commensurate with the education experience and qualifications of the selected applicant. Nominations Nominations are welcome. Nominations need to include the complete name and address of the nominee. This information should be sent to: Please refer to Requisition # 538708 Dr. Arie Haavelar Chair Search and Screen Committee University of Florida Animal Sciences PO Box 110910 Gainesville FL 32611 Telephone: Facsimile: Electronic Mail: Application Information Individuals wishing to apply should go online to Careers at UF and submit: Cover letter that states applicants interest in the position and qualifications relative to the credentials listed above Curriculum vitae Contact information (including email addresses) for 3 individuals willing to write letters of recommendation Selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire.A transcript will not be considered official if a designation of Issued to Student is earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. The University of Florida is a public institution and subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. The University and greater Gainesville community enjoy a variety of cultural events restaurants year-round outdoor recreational activities and social opportunities.
Health Assessment Required:	No