Career Opportunities

St. Francis Xavier University

Lecturer

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN NUTRITION

Limited Term Appointment

The Department of Human Nutrition at St. Francis Xavier University invites applications for a nine- month Limited Term Appointment at the rank of lecturer to begin August 9, 2021. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Located in the town of Antigonish on the beautiful Northeast Coast of Nova Scotia, StFX is a small closely- knit university known for excellence in undergraduate education, community partnerships and legendary school spirit.

The Department offers a four-year program leading to a B.Sc. in Human Nutrition with Major, Advanced Major and Honours degrees and has an Integrated Dietetic Internship program.

We seek candidates with expertise in nutrition, dietetics or a related field. The primary responsibility of the successful candidate will be teaching undergraduate courses in introductory and applied topics in human nutrition. Qualified applicants will have an advanced degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or related field and previous classroom teaching experience. Eligibility to practice dietetics in Nova Scotia is an asset.

The Department is also seeking candidates who are committed to contributing to StFX's priorities of equity and inclusion. The candidate will be expected to demonstrate how they will contribute to the diversity efforts of our university. Demonstrated ability in attracting underrepresented groups of students to the program is an asset.

Come join us in beautiful Northeastern Nova Scotia!

Applicants should provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching interests, and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three referees. Applications should be sent via email to:

Dr. Ann Fox, Chair

c/o Ms. Bonnie McIsaac
Department of Human Nutrition
St. Francis Xavier University
P.O. Box 5000, Antigonish, Nova Scotia B2G 2W5 Website: https://www2.mystfx.ca/human-nutrition/

Email: bmcisaac@stfx.ca Telephone: 902-867-2283
To learn more about the Department of Human Nutrition, please visit our website at http://www2.mystfx.ca/human-nutrition

The review of applications will begin on April 26, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled. This position is subject to final budgetary approval.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. StFX respects diversity and welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities and members of a sexual minority group.

Approved: April 7, 2021

Posted: April 8, 2021


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