ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR – DEPARTMENT OF NUTRITIONAL SCIENCES

POSITION: The Department of Nutritional Sciences is expanding through a new initiative where successful candidates will establish (tenure-track, Assistant Professor) or maintain (tenure eligible, Associate Professor) a strong extramurally-funded research program focused on investigating human nutrition. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, molecular mechanisms of micronutrient and macronutrient function in human health; gut microbiome; precision nutrition; nutritional interventions impacting diabetes, cancer, or health span; community nutrition; food security and safety; and performance nutrition. We are particularly interested in candidates that compliment and expand existing expertise within the Department and through engaging campus partners. These partners include the Harold Hamm Diabetes Center, Stephenson Cancer Center, Oklahoma Center for Geoscience and Healthy Brain Aging, and a growing neuroscience initiative. Successful candidates will be expected to participate in teaching, mentoring, and training of graduate and professional students.

ENVIRONMENT: The Department of Nutritional Sciences has research strengths in food security and safety, behavioral nutrition and epidemiology, redox biology and protein biochemistry, surgical oncology and critical care nutrition, diabetes pathology and management, and interprofessional dynamics across health professions. Research efforts are buoyed by advanced core facilities covering all aspects of biomedical research including high-content omics, advanced microscopy and imaging, biostatistics, and protein production. The department is located in a new 109,000 square foot building housing the College of Allied Health, with opportunities for expansion. This includes a variety of specialized research laboratory space.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Earned post-professional doctoral degree from an accredited university.
• Record of scholarly dissemination with defined research interests and expertise.
• Record of extramural funding (Associate level).
• Experience with university teaching, mentoring, and training of graduate and professional students (Associate level).

UNIVERSITY AND CAMPUS:  The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences (OUHS) is home to seven health professional colleges offering a diverse community for students in the colleges of Allied Health, Dentistry, Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing and Public Health, as well as the Graduate College. In addition, the OUHS campus houses the NCI-designated Stephenson Cancer Center, Harold Hamm Diabetes Center, Oklahoma Center for Geoscience and Healthy Brain Aging, and the Oklahoma Clinical and Translational Science Institute.  This highly dynamic and interactive environment supports collaborative research enterprise across approximately 3,000 faculty and $217 million in FY24 sponsored awards.

Oklahoma City offers diversity in culture, cuisine, attractions and all the amenities expected in a city of excellence.  The OUHS OKC campus is in close proximity to the Bricktown

Riverwalk and Riversport OKC where U.S. Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls train and complete. OKC consistently ranks in the top 50 best places to live in the United States with a low unemployment rate, low cost of living, and extensive capital investments towards a current renaissance in growth and development.

HOW TO APPLY:  Candidates should submit a cover letter in electronic format (only), a 2-3 page description of research interests, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for three references to: http://apply.interfolio.com/158717

For additional information, please contact Dr. Frank Hays at Franklin-Hays@ouhsc.edu.

The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer that, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes but is not limited to admissions, employment, financial aid, and educational services.