Assistant/Associate Professor

The Department of Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences ( FBNS) is a team of scientists. researchers and teachers committed to guiding the undergraduate and graduate education of students preparing for professional and technical careers in Food, Bioprocessing, and Nutrition Sciences. As a department, FBNS identifies, develops, and applies the appropriate concepts, theories. and emerging methodologies from the fundamental disciplines of chemistry, engineering, microbiology, food and bioprocessing. nutrition, and sensory science, to the investigation of critical issues in food & biological systems, components, products, and processes.

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The Department of Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences ( FBNS) seeks applications from highly qualified scientists/engineers for a tenure-track assistant or associate professor position in food fermentation and bioprocessing sciences. This position carries an 80% Teaching and 20% Research split. The primary teaching focus includes fermentation and bioprocessing science courses for undergraduate and graduate students. In addition to teaching, you will be expected to develop and maintain an independent and innovative research program in food fermentation and bioprocessing science and secure extramural funding from federal, industry, and/or other sources such as foundations, commodity groups, etc.

In this role you will get to work in a collaborative and interdisciplinary manner with other units within and outside of the university, such as the Golden LEAF Biomanufacturing Training and Education Center ( BTEC), Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Chemical Engineering, etc. You will be expected to mentor undergraduate students, graduate students, and post-docs in research. You will also be expected to serve on committees within the department, college, and/or university.

Key Responsibilities fall under these primary functions:

Teaching Responsibilities:

Teach at least 4 courses per year at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including bioprocessing science, fermentation science, and other courses as needed by the program. The courses consist of existing core bioprocessing science courses and develop core and advanced courses in fermentation sciences, including a general introductory level course and a specialized course with a focus on fermentation of either dairy, fruits/vegetables, wine, or spirits. Additionally you will also be involved designing hands-on laboratory modules in biomanufacturing, fermentation techniques, bioprocess monitoring and validation, and scale-up principles. You will also serve as director of undergraduate program for the bioprocessing degree program, which involves curriculum planning and review, annual assessment, and involvement with recruiting.

Research Program:

Establish their own line of scholarship that is complementary to, but not duplicative of, current FBNS faculty, and is expected to provide opportunities to mentor and engage undergraduate or graduate students in these research opportunities. The research program should address critical data gaps, new technologies, and/or stakeholder needs in the area of food fermentation and bioprocessing. The research focus for this position will center on advancing biomanufacturing and fermentation science. Some examples of key research areas include fermentation of fruits and vegetables, dairy, wine, and/or spirits systems; developing and optimizing bioprocesses and bioreactor systems for fermentation; upstream and downstream processing; engineering microbial consortia and synthetic communities (e.g., Lactobacillus, Saccharomyces, Starmerella) to enhance flavor, nutritional value, and shelf life of fermented foods and beverages.

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Applicants must submit the following:

1. Cover letter
2. CV
3. Statement of teaching philosophy (2 pages)
4. Course description of a potential introductory fermentation science course (1-2 pages)
5. Statement of research plan (1-2 pages)
6. Academic transcripts (undergraduate & graduate)
7. Contact information of 3 references

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