Join Us

The Center for Children’s Healthy Lifestyles & Nutrition relies on volunteer support for many of our programs. Below are descriptions of community opportunities to become involved with our work:

Open Employment and Student Opportunities

The Center has several open positions at this time. Click here to learn more!

The University of Kansas Medical Center, Department of SHP Occupational Therapy Education (OTE), has an opening for a tenure track position at the Assistant Professor/Associate Professor level. The successful candidate will be expected to develop an extramurally funded research program in some aspect of interdisciplinary research, and to regularly disseminate findings in appropriate professional venues. Click HERE for the full position description and to apply.

As a member of the Center for Children’s Healthy Lifestyles & Nutrition (Full, Associate or Affiliate), you are eligible for certain supports and opportunities. Apply Now!

Getting Involved with the Center

Kansas City’s Center for Children’s Healthy Lifestyles & Nutrition represents an extension of the committed collaboration in the area of pediatric obesity research between two neighboring institutions who serve the health needs of children across the bi-state region of Missouri and Kansas. Learn more here.