Position Overview

UPEI is inviting applications for a Tier II Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Equity in Nutrition, Physical Activity, or Health, to be housed within the Department of Applied Human Sciences in the Faculty of Science. The Chair will focus on equity in one or more of the following areas: food, nutrition, physical activity, sport, or health. The successful candidate will contribute to and expand the scope of research and teaching excellence in these areas.

Department Context

The Department of Applied Human Sciences offers undergraduate programs in Kinesiology and Foods & Nutrition and graduate programs in Human Biology and Applied Health Services Research. The Chair will join a community of scholars dedicated to exploring the relationships between sport, physical activity, nutrition and health.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research that engages relevant communities, organizations, and institutions to advance equity in the chosen ...