Tenure-Track Faculty, Nutrition & Public Health

Merrimack College is a selective, private college in a beautiful,
residential setting — just minutes from Boston,
Massachusetts.



Position Overview

The Department of Nutrition and Public Health in the School of
Nursing & Health Sciences is seeking a tenure-track faculty
member committed to excellence in teaching and has a proven track
record of having or being able to develop and maintain a productive
line of research with

strong potential for external funding to start in the Fall of
2023.



Position Summary

The School of Nursing & Health Sciences at Merrimack College in
North Andover, Massachusetts is seeking an outstanding and highly
motivated tenure-track faculty member to join the Department of
Nutrition and Public Health in the Fall of 2023.



We are seeking a dynamic, outstanding, faculty member who is
committed to excellent teaching and who has or can develop an
impactful and potentially externally funded line of research.
The

Department currently offers Bachelor of Science degrees in
Nutritional Sciences; Public Health; Health Sciences; and, Master
of Science degrees in Health and Wellness Management; Community
Health Education; and Nutrition and Human Performance, an ACEND
candidacy program.



The Department’s space and labs provide ample opportunities for
different lines of research. Space includes three integrated
lecture/lab classrooms and two lab spaces that house
state-of-the-art equipment such as BodPod; Cosmed metabolic carts;
cycle ergometers; four

treadmills; dual force plates; 3D image capture system; a
simulation manikin; diagnostic ultrasound and other various
evaluative and diagnostic equipment. Faculty have the opportunity
to partner with a wide-variety of research focused faculty across
the campus including exercise science, nursing, psychology,
criminal justice and more. In addition, strong connections exist to
establish community based research. Opportunities to engage
students in research include

graduate fellowships and an undergraduate directed research course.
Start-up funds are available, along with competitive internal
research support and assistance in seeking external funding.



Merrimack College is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
We seek candidates with a demonstrated ability to work with
students across a broad range of social and personal identities and
perspectives. We particularly encourage applications from members
of underrepresented groups.



Primary Responsibilities

• Establish a productive line of research with strong potential
  for extramural funding


• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in their area of
  expertise


• Advise and mentor undergraduate and/or graduate students


• Participate in service to the department, school, college and
  professional community

Qualifications

Candidates should have a doctoral degree in Nutrition, Public
Health or a closely related field. University/College teaching
experience is preferred. Experience teaching graduate and/or
undergraduate students in the area of nutrition; public health or
health sciences. Strong verbal/written communication skills are
essential. Additionally, the ability to foster an

environment that values diversity, equity and inclusion is expected
of all Merrimack community members.



About the School of Nursing & Health Sciences

The School of Nursing & Health Sciences mission is to provide a
quality, innovative education built upon strong science, emerging
technologies, and real-world foundational experiences, integrated
with the liberal arts and shaped by Augustinian traditions. It is
an emerging School

with a diverse portfolio of undergraduate and graduate academic
programs, state-of-art facilities, deep community partnerships, and
externally funded research programs that provide ample
opportunities for integrating new lines of research.



Review of applications will begin immediately, with full
consideration granted to those applications received by October 19,
2022. Subsequent review will continue on a rolling basis until
qualified/suitable candidates are identified. Application materials
should include the following:

• Cover letter stating motivation and interest in the position,
  citing experience relevant to the qualifications and including
  experience with, and commitment to, our Catholic Augustinian
  mission, our values, and our desire to be a more diverse, equitable
  and inclusive institution of higher learning


• Curriculum Vitae


• Research Statement


• Teaching Statement


• Names and contact information for three (3) professional
  references


• This position is subject to the successful completion of a
  criminal background check

Required Vaccinations and Remote Work

This is an on-campus position as employees are essential in order
to provide a fully on-campus, residential college experience for
our students and the community. Merrimack College currently has a
COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. Students, faculty and staff are
required to be vaccinated for COVID-19.



Statement on Our Mission

Merrimack College is a Catholic Augustinian institution of higher
education committed to building a culturally and racially diverse
community. Our mission is to enlighten minds, engage hearts and
empower lives and is inspired by our Catholic faith and the
Augustinian tradition of seeking truth through inquiry and
dialogue.



Merrimack College seeks candidates who understand, respect and can
contribute to Merrimack’s Catholic and Augustinian mission and
values and advance our work in the area of diversity, equity and
inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from members of
underrepresented groups. All candidates should describe in their
application previous

experience related to equity, diversity, and inclusion, as well as
how they will engage in fostering a culture that supports our
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About Merrimack College

The only Catholic, Augustinian institution of higher education in
New England, Merrimack College is a private, independent,
coeducational institution with more than 4,000 undergraduate and
some 1,400 graduate students from 32 states and 37 countries. The
College features more than 100 career-focused undergraduate,
professional and graduate

programs, all taught by exceptional faculty who are passionate
about their subject and student success. The College comprises five
schools: liberal arts, science and engineering, nursing and health
sciences, the Winston school of education and social policy, and
the Girard school

of business. The College’s suburban 240-acre campus is
approximately 25 miles north of Boston in the towns of North
Andover and Andover, Massachusetts. Merrimack is a Master’s
Colleges and Universities/Larger Programs (M1) institution in the
Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
Merrimack is one of the fastest growing educational

institutions in the country and has steadily climbed up in the U.S.
News & World Report’s ranking of Best Colleges, coming in 34th
out of 175 schools ranked in the Regional Universities North
category in 2022. Merrimack also ranked 3rd in the Most Innovative
Schools category.

Merrimack is a NCAA Division I athletic institution.



Merrimack College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.



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