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Assistant Professor - Food Processing Engineer
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Position Number: 5630557
Location: Moscow, ID
Position Type: Agriculture - Food Science

University of Idaho

Assistant Professor - Food Processing Engineer

Location: Moscow

Division/College: College of Agricultural & Life Sciences

Employee Category: Faculty

Pay Range: Commensurate with experience

FTE: 1

Full/Part Time:

Position Summary:
The University of Idaho is seeking to hire an Assistant Professor for a tenure-track academic year position. This professor teaches 2-3 courses (7 credits) annually, including Food Engineering, Food Processing, and/or other courses related to their areas of expertise. The professor advises graduate students and serves on graduate committees consistent with departmental performance expectations, and the CALS Policies for Faculty Performance Expectations, Annual Performance Evaluations, and Promotion and Tenure Criteria, according to the needs of the department and as directed by the department chair. Preference will be given to candidates with background and research interests in dairy foods or beef processing.

This faculty member will conduct research in the field of food engineering and/or food processing, publish in appropriate peer-reviewed (refereed) journals of the highest possible quality, continue with technology transfer activities, present findings at professional conferences, and submit proposals to and secure funding from extramural agencies, including but not limited to Federal agencies, commodity commissions, and others, to fund this work. The professor will mentor graduate students in thesis research, serve on graduate committees, and have a current and approved HATCH project.

Minimum Qualifications:

PhD in Food Processing, Engineering, or a closely related field, and at least one post-baccalaureate degree in Food Science.
Experience conducting research in food processing/manufacturing.
Experience with communication, verbal and written.

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated experience in Food processes/research at different scales (e.g., lab, pilot-plant, industrial).
Strong scientific writing and technical presentation skills.
Demonstrated record of publishing peer-reviewed documents and presenting scientific findings commensurate with career level.
Demonstrated ability to secure competitive funding.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

Must be able to lift, carry and/or otherwise move at least 40 lbs.
Must be able to travel inside and outside the state of Idaho.

Must be able to lift, carry and/or otherwise move at least 40 lbs. Must be able to travel inside and outside the state of Idaho.

Required Licensures, Certifications or other

Posting Number: F001280P

Posting Date: 09/11/2024

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:
Applications received by October 10, 2024, will receive first consideration.

Along with your online application, write a letter of qualification addressing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications listed.

In addition, your application materials must include a CV, names & contact information for at least three (3) professional references, unofficial transcripts, a statement of research, a statement of teaching and 3 reference letters emailed directly to rcollier@uidaho.edu.

Background Check: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

To apply, please visit: jobs.uidaho.edu

EEO Statement
University of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.