American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)
College of Nursing - Assistant Professor - Food and Nutrition Security - Fall 20
American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), Knoxville, Tennessee, United States, 37955
Overview
This position is part of a Food and Nutrition Security Cluster Initiative designed to enhance UTK’s national footprint in food and nutrition security from a food-systems perspective, including dietary approaches to health. The cluster includes faculty in the Departments of Nutrition; Public Health; Retail, Hospitality, and Tourism Management; Agricultural and Resource Economics; Food Science; and Family and Consumer Sciences. The group will work across UTK and the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture to collaboratively develop a strategic plan focused on transdisciplinary, community-engaged, and impactful research and scholarship that emphasizes population representativeness, supports a diverse and inclusive workforce, and interdisciplinary academic programming to enhance experiential training. For early career faculty, the initiative offers a framework for professional development and mentorship within a rich transdisciplinary environment. We are nurse scientists, health sciences scholars, expert educators, and staff committed to improving regional, national, and global health and health care. We value excellence in nursing education, research, and clinical practice, and aim to prepare healthcare professionals who deliver high-quality, culturally responsive care in a diverse and changing world. About The Position
The ideal candidate has a collaborative mindset and prioritizes working with colleagues to achieve shared research and educational goals, including large-scale proposals, joint publications, and new transdisciplinary curricular programming. This opportunity may include joint appointments in other participating departments. UTK seeks candidates connected to organizations and communities where their work will have translational impact and who promote an environment where all members of the university community feel welcome and can thrive. Required Qualifications
A PhD or equivalent degree in nursing, nutrition, public health, or related field by the time of appointment Evidence of research in health disparities associated with food and nutrition insecurity Interest and commitment to contributing nursing expertise to the goals of the Food and Nutrition Security Cluster Initiative using a team-science approach Research and scholarship focusing on the influence of food and nutrition security on health and management of chronic conditions Eligibility for RN license in Tennessee Posted On 8/22/2025 • Job Type Faculty/Instructor • Job Location Knoxville, TN Seniority level
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This position is part of a Food and Nutrition Security Cluster Initiative designed to enhance UTK’s national footprint in food and nutrition security from a food-systems perspective, including dietary approaches to health. The cluster includes faculty in the Departments of Nutrition; Public Health; Retail, Hospitality, and Tourism Management; Agricultural and Resource Economics; Food Science; and Family and Consumer Sciences. The group will work across UTK and the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture to collaboratively develop a strategic plan focused on transdisciplinary, community-engaged, and impactful research and scholarship that emphasizes population representativeness, supports a diverse and inclusive workforce, and interdisciplinary academic programming to enhance experiential training. For early career faculty, the initiative offers a framework for professional development and mentorship within a rich transdisciplinary environment. We are nurse scientists, health sciences scholars, expert educators, and staff committed to improving regional, national, and global health and health care. We value excellence in nursing education, research, and clinical practice, and aim to prepare healthcare professionals who deliver high-quality, culturally responsive care in a diverse and changing world. About The Position
The ideal candidate has a collaborative mindset and prioritizes working with colleagues to achieve shared research and educational goals, including large-scale proposals, joint publications, and new transdisciplinary curricular programming. This opportunity may include joint appointments in other participating departments. UTK seeks candidates connected to organizations and communities where their work will have translational impact and who promote an environment where all members of the university community feel welcome and can thrive. Required Qualifications
A PhD or equivalent degree in nursing, nutrition, public health, or related field by the time of appointment Evidence of research in health disparities associated with food and nutrition insecurity Interest and commitment to contributing nursing expertise to the goals of the Food and Nutrition Security Cluster Initiative using a team-science approach Research and scholarship focusing on the influence of food and nutrition security on health and management of chronic conditions Eligibility for RN license in Tennessee Posted On 8/22/2025 • Job Type Faculty/Instructor • Job Location Knoxville, TN Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Health Care Provider Industries
Higher Education Note: This depiction consolidates the original content while removing duplications and non-essential formatting to improve clarity and accessibility.
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