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POSITION: Foods and Nutrition faculty position in the Department of Health Sciences, Dietetics Program.

RANK: Assistant Professor, Tenure Track
QUALIFICATIONS: Doctoral degree in food and nutrition or a related area and R.D. status required. Desired qualities include prior teaching experience in food and nutrition, and experience developing and delivering distance education courses. Candidate must possess a commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and service. Potential for scholarly activity should be evident.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The individual in this position will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in foods, food science, nutrition, and food service management in an ADA-accredited DPD program, conduct research and community-based outreach and training programs, advise undergraduate and graduate students, direct graduate student research, and participate in departmental, college, university, and professional activities.

SALARY: Competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

STARTING DATE: August 16, 2004

JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY is a state-supported university with an enrollment of approximately 16,000 students. Located in the heart of Virginia's beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington, DC and Richmond, VA.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Review of applicants will begin April 19, 2004. Applications and nominations should be received by that date to assure consideration. Send letter of application, vita, and the names of three references to: Dr. Tammy Wagner, Search Committee Chair, Department of Health Sciences, MSC 4301, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA 22807. Questions may be directed to Dr. Wagner at wagnertl@jmu.edu or 540-568-6570.

James Madison University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action/equal access employer and especially encourages applications from women, minorities and persons with disabilities.