Associate or Full Professor

About the role

The Department of Food Science and Technology (FST) and Poultry Science (PS) at the University of Georgia (UGA) are recruiting for an Associate or Full Professor in Food Systems Innovation, which is expected to be supported by an endowment.

Responsibilities

To fill this role, we are seeking a highly motivated and creative individual to develop a Research and Extension program in the area of ingredients and food processing technologies related to meat and poultry products to enhance quality, processing efficiency, and value addition of meat and poultry products. Specific responsibilities include:

• Obtaining extramural funds to support Research and Extension programs.
• Establishing a strong record of scholarly activity and peer-reviewed publications.
• Directing graduate (PhD and MS degree) students and postdoctoral associates.
• Developing an Extension program to complement the currently existing FST and PS Extension programs and meet identified needs of stakeholders.

Specific responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Developing and maintaining an externally funded Research and Extension program.
• Establishing a strong record of scholarly activity and peer-reviewed publications.
• Directing graduate (PhD and MS degree) students and postdoctoral associates.
• Developing an Extension program to complement the currently existing FST and PS Extension programs and meet identified needs of stakeholders.
• Participating in service activities in FST, PS, CAES, and UGA, including global programs.

Requirements

• A completed PhD in Food Science or a related field is required.
• To be considered for the rank of Associate or Full Professor, candidates should demonstrate clear and convincing evidence of emerging stature as a regional or national authority as appropriate for the position.
• To be eligible for tenure on appointment, candidates must be appointed as an Associate or Full Professor, have been tenured at a prior institution, and bring a demonstrably national reputation to the institution.
• Candidates should demonstrate the ability to obtain external funding to support their research program, excellent oral and written competencies to facilitate communication of findings to an expansive set of stakeholders, the ability to build collaborative networks for extension and research efforts, strong interpersonal skills, and a willingness to work in transdisciplinary and interdisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• To be considered for the rank of Associate or Full Professor, candidates should demonstrate clear and convincing evidence of emerging stature as a regional or national authority as appropriate for the position.
• To be eligible for tenure on appointment, candidates must be appointed as an Associate or Full Professor, have been tenured at a prior institution, and bring a demonstrably national reputation to the institution.
• Candidates should demonstrate the ability to obtain external funding to support their research program, excellent oral and written competencies to facilitate communication of findings to an expansive set of stakeholders, the ability to build collaborative networks for extension and research efforts, strong interpersonal skills, and a willingness to work in transdisciplinary and interdisciplinary teams.

Skills

• Leading expert in poultry and/or meat science, including ingredient functionality, formulation strategies, and processing technologies aimed at improving product quality, yield, shelf life, safety, and sustainability.
• Strong track record of competitive, externally funded research with examples of leading large, multidisciplinary teams with support from industry consortia, commodity boards, or foundations relevant to meat and poultry systems.
• Demonstrated collaboration with industry partners, regulatory agencies, and commodity groups to advance applied research, technology transfer, and workforce development in meat and poultry processing.
• Strong knowledge of ingredient functionality, product formulation, and processing methods.

Benefits

• The University of Georgia recognizes and supports interdisciplinary programs. As such, the incumbent will be encouraged to collaborate with other faculty members across the Colleges of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Engineering, and Family and Consumer Sciences, as well as other colleges.

Pay

Commensurate with Experience

Schedule

Academic (9 mo.)

Location of Vacancy

Athens Area

EEO Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).