Assistant or Associate Professor – Food Science - Utah State University

Overview:

The Department of Nutrition, Dietetics, and Food Sciences at Utah State University seeks dynamic applicants with outstanding research and teaching experience for a 9-month, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor (50% research, 45% teaching, 5% service).  The successful applicant will be expected to build on a long history of food science excellence at USU by establishing an extramurraly funded and nationally recognized research program in the area of food lipids that contributes to the department’s mission of identifying innovative science-driven solutions to food-related problems that affect people and communities. Priority will be given to candidates who complement or expand existing departmental research in the area of food lipids, chocolate and or confectionary science. Priority will be given to applicants who have demonstrated experience and expertise in lipid crystallization, thermodynamics behavior of food of lipids, lipid oxidation, and/or characterization of lipids in food systems through lipidomics or other methods.

 

The successful applicant will have a passion for teaching and will be expected to teach and mentor students in our undergraduate and graduate food science programs. The teaching responsibilities may include 1) a lage enrollment undergraduate course and lab introducing students to the science behind chocolate manufacturing, and 2) a upper division undergraduate / graduate level course on food laws and regulations. The teaching formats will be both in-person and on-line delivery to meet the needs of students across the USU system.

 

Priority will be given to applicants who demonstrate the passion and ability to contribute to the success,continued growth and innovation of the Aggie Chocolate Factory. The Aggie Chocolate Factory is the first bean-to-bar chocolate facility on a college campus. The mission of the ACF is to provide education, research, and outreach opportunities to faculty, students, chocolate producers, and the local community about bean-to-bar chocolate. The Aggie Chocolate Factory provides unique hands-on learning opportunities for students through labs, internships, and paid positions.

 

Review of applications will begin February 1, 2025, but applications will be accepted and considered after the date until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is August 1, 2025.

Responsibilities:

• Teach courses as assigned which may include NDFS 1010 Chocolate: Science, History and Society; NDFS 5510/6510 Food Laws and Regulations; or NDFS 1000 Foundations of Food Science. The teaching assignment may change according to needs of the department, or as otherwise assigned according to the needs of the department.
• Pursue research in the area of food lipids that relates to industry and federal funding priorities.
• Publish in peer-reviewed journals appropriate to the discipline.
• Compete successfully for external funding to support a strong research and student training program.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
• Collaborate with a wide range of food and other scientists in the department and university.
• Contribute to the department, college, and university through service.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD Degree in Food Science or related field.
• Experience with classroom teaching of students in higher education.
• Research experience in lipids science as evidenced by publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at national/international conferences.
• Evidence of ability to pursue and obtain competitive funding to support research.
• Ability to communicate at a technical and non-technical level and with university faculty, staff, and students.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated commitment to teaching, advising, and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.
• Demonstrated experience in chocolate or confectionary production and manufacturing.
• Demonstrated record of funding from competitive federal and industry sources.
• Post-doctoral research experience.
• Experience in chocolate and/or confectionary research as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications.
• Demonstrated experience in both in-person and and online teaching.

Required Documents:

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV"
2. Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10"
3. 1-2 page Research Statement to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10"
4. 1-2 page Teaching Statement to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10"

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary:Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefitsADA:

Employees typically work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes.  

University Highlights:

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion, empowering people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. Utah State provides high-quality education to 27,500-plus students locations throughout the state, including at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price.

 

Utah State is committed to cultivating a community of inclusive excellence where all perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. 

 

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu. 

 

About the Region

U.S. News and World Report ranked Utah first for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USU’s main campus, Logan, is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area claimed the top spot in the Milken Institute’s 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation. 

 

*updated 04/2024

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In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:

 

Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, discrimination@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266

Title IX Coordinator Cody Carmichael, titleix@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 404, 435-797-1266

Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://equity.usu.edu/, or contact:

U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 800-421-3481, OCR@ed.gov

*updated 09/2023