Assistant / Associate Professor Food Biochemistry

Job TitleThis is a 9-month, full-time faculty position 50% Teaching/50% Research in the Department of Food and Animal Sciences. Tenure status is negotiable based on qualifications.Job DescriptionThe selected candidate will be part of a dynamic team of Food Science scientists and educators committed to preparing students to assume research and leadership roles in the profession. The Department of Food and Animal Sciences is home to nationally ranked BS, MS and PhD degrees in Food Science and a leading producer of minority STEM/Food Science professionals. With externally funded training programs and a cadre of faculty committed to developing the next generation of Food Science professionals, the Department offers a fertile environment for transformative education, service and research. Opportunity will be available for summer appointments in the initial stages of the career.Examples of DutiesEssential Duties and Responsibilities:Teach Food Science courses including Food Biochemistry and related courses at undergraduate and graduate levels.Develop a multidisciplinary independent research program related to Food Biochemistry via generation of extramural research fundsParticipate in interdisciplinary research activities in food science/Food Biochemistry.Assist/advise undergraduate and graduate students.Serve on committees as assigned.Participate in student engagement, recruitment and retention activitiesExecute any other duties and responsibilities that are assigned by the department chairpersonThe candidate will also be required to have working knowledge & experience in the areas of Analytical Chemistry techniques and instrumentation, food enzymology and functional foods/protein chemistry, in-vivo and in-vitro models.Typical QualificationsMinimum Position Requirements (including certifications, licenses, etc.):Earned Doctorate degree in food science/food biochemistry.Outstanding history of publication and grantsmanshipExperience in advisement of graduate students towards thesis and dissertations in the area of food enzymology and functional foods/protein chemistry.Supplemental InformationKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Demonstrate evidence of scholarly productivity (peer-reviewed publications/funded grants) consistent with the rank of Assistant or Associate ProfessorDemonstrate evidence of curriculum developmentDemonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentorship of students.Demonstrate an ability to establish, maintain, and secure external funding to support research and training of studentsDemonstrate an ability to meaningfully contribute to the advancement of Food ScienceDemonstrate evidence of engagement in professional organizations/activities at the national levelDocumented evidence of proficiency in Analytical Chemistry techniques and instrumentation and utilization of in-vivo and in-vitro models in research.BenefitsWe offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short and long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. To learn more details, visit our benefits page.