Department of Health Behavior and Nutrition Sciences

Instructor or Assistant Professor, Continuing (Non-Tenure) Track Position

The Department of Health Behavior and Nutrition Sciences (HBNS) in the College of Health Sciences (CHS) at the University of Delaware (UD) seeks an innovative and highly motivated candidate for a 9-month, Instructor or Assistant Professor level, continuing (non-tenure) track faculty appointment in the Health Behavior Science program within the Department of Health Behavior and Nutrition Sciences. The candidate must: 1) have earned a Master’s degree or higher from an accredited institution in a relevant field such as health promotion, community health, or public health, and 2) have or be willing to obtain board certification from the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching (NBHWC), which includes successful completion of an NBHWC approved program followed by the passing of the NBHWC board exam. Primary responsibilities include directing the accredited health coaching program, including the recruitment and mentorship of students, managing the Health Coaching Clinic, and overseeing program administration and growth. Faculty candidates are expected to teach in the undergraduate and graduate Health Behavior Science curriculum, and contribute to University service.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

HBNS (https://www.udel.edu/academics/colleges/chs/departments/hbns/) is a thriving academic unit of 28 faculty, approximately 700 undergraduate students and 50 graduate students. The Department includes undergraduate programs in Health Behavior Science, Integrated Health Sciences, Nutrition and Dietetics, and Nutrition and Medical Sciences. Graduate programs include a Ph.D. in Health Behavior Science and Promotion, M.S. in Health Promotion, M.P.H. in Community Health and Behavior, Ph.D. in Nutrition Science, M.S. in Human Nutrition, M.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics/Dietetic Internship combined program, a Dietetic Internship Certificate, and a Graduate Certificate in Health Coaching. HBNS is known for rapidly growing research, dynamic teaching, student engagement, and departmental collaborations. The Health Coaching Clinic provides services to the community and serves as a training site for students in the Graduate Certificate program in Health Coaching. The Health Coaching Clinic also serves as a practicum/internship site for Health Behavior Science undergraduates, and supports innovative research supported by health coaching. There is also a Nutrition Clinic that provides medical nutrition therapy services to the community while engaging in innovative research initiatives and training students to be future nutrition professionals.

The College of Health Sciences is a dynamic, innovative academic unit with more than 3,400 undergraduate and graduate students and 131 faculty, who are nationally recognized leaders across multiple disciplines. The College is housed in multiple buildings on the traditional main campus, but also is an anchor tenant of the University’s Science, Technology, and Advanced Research (STAR) Campus. STAR has become an exciting center that combines business, research and education, focused on leading topics in health science, biopharmaceuticals, data science, engineering, finance and other cross-cutting fields of study. In addition to Kinesiology and Applied Physiology (ranked #5 according to the National Academy of Kinesiology), the College also includes the departments of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Epidemiology, Health Behavior and Nutrition Sciences, Medical and Molecular Sciences, Physical Therapy (ranked #1 by US News and World Report), and the School of Nursing. With annual research expenditures of approximately $19.5 million, the college currently houses a number of large, interdisciplinary grants with significant funding from the NIH and DoD. The college boasts strong research teams in the areas of neurological disorders, cardiovascular health, and other chronic disease conditions, as well as rehabilitation science and concussion.

With roots tracing back to 1743, the University of Delaware combines tradition and innovation, offering students a rich heritage along with the latest in instructional and research technology.  Located in scenic Newark, Delaware, within 2 hours of New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C., the University is a Land Grant, Sea Grant, Space Grant, and Carnegie Research University (with very high research activity, a designation accorded to fewer than 3% of degree-granting institutions in the U.S.), and with external funding exceeding $200 million. A state-assisted, privately governed institution, the University enrolls approximately 18,000 undergraduates and 4,500 graduate students.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

Compensation packages are competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Faculty at the University have regularly received annual cost-of-living and merit salary increases and the benefits package is one of the best in the nation. Relocation and start-up funds are available and negotiable.

TO APPLY:

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. This position has a preferred start date of August 2025 with a potential start date of January 2026 if needed. Nominations and expressions of interest will be held in confidence and references will be requested. Applicants should upload: 1) a letter of application that describes their approach to and experience with management/leadership, teaching, and service; 2) curriculum vitae; and 3)contact information for three references. The letter of application and CV will be shared with the search committee. For information,contact Carly Pacanowski, PhD, RD, Search Committee Chair, at cpacanow@udel.edu.