We are desiring to recruit a confident Assistant / associate professor food science and technology to join our multidisciplinary team at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, NM.
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Position Title: Assistant/Associate Professor in Food Science and Technology EmployeeClassification: LC Faculty TT/TN 12m College/Division: Agricultural,Consumer & Env Sci Col Department: 303400-FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES Internal or External Search: External -Open to all applicants Location: Las Cruces Offsite Location (if applicable): Target Hourly/Salary Rate: Commensurate on education & experience Appointment Full-timeEquivalency: 1.0 Exempt or Non-Exempt : Exempt Summary: We are searching for anAssistant/Associate Professor to develop an integrated research and teaching program in food science and technology with a focus onvalue-added food processing. Classification Summary:
Food Technology is the application of food science to theselection, preservation, packaging, processing, distribution and use of safe, nutritious, wholesome foods. ClassificationStandard Duties:
The faculty uses engineering, biological and physical sciences to study and teach the nature, deterioration,processing and improvement of foods for consumers. Required Education, Experience, Certification/License,Equivalency Ph.D. in Food Engineering, Chemical Engineer, Ag Engineering, or closely related field in hand bydate of hire. Documented experience in food processing, bioprocessing, and/or pharmaceutical. Evidence of researchresulting in peer reviewed publications and scientific abstracts. Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills, the ability toeffectively interact with diverse audiences, and to communicate effectively in English. Knowledge, Skills andAbilities Job Duties and Responsibilities
The individual in the position will be responsible fordeveloping an integrated research and teaching program in food science and technology with a focus on value-added food processing, whilesupporting student recruitment and retention efforts and effectively contributing to agriculture and science literacy efforts. The candidatewill develop an outreach program to the NM food and bioprocessing industry and will provide workforce training to clientele in the state andregion. Expected scholarship includes communication of research in peer-reviewed journals, presentations as scientific conferences, andoutreach that effectively convey research findings to clientele. The candidate will be expected to mentor graduate students anddevelop/teach undergraduate and graduate courses appropriate to the individual's area of expertise. Service activities to the department,college and university are also expected.
The candidate will also collaborate as a core faculty member of the Center of Excellence inSustainable Food and Agricultural Systems (CESFAS) and therefore will be expected to effectively build and participate on interdisciplinaryand multidepartment teams, and develop collaborative relationships with faculty in the center, and across the college and university. Thecandidate is expected to effectively document the impacts of their research, education
and outreach programs and to effectively promoteCESFAS, their departments, colleges and the university to external stakeholders.
The candidate is also expected to promote programswithin the department, College of ACES and NMSU to meet the LEADS 2025 Equity, Inclusion and Diversity goals prioritizing the programexpansion to nontraditional demographics. Preferred Qualifications Post-doctoral research and/or industryexperience. Evidence of a commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching, mentoring students andExtension education. Evidence of ability to work cooperatively with faculty, students and industry to develop collaborative research and Extension programs. Documented ability to obtain extramural funding. SpecialRequirements of the Position A cover letter, resume/vitae and transcripts are required . Please include thefollowing with your documents under the" supporting documents file" A statement of your contributions to diversity, equity andinclusion. For more information about this requirement see: DepartmentContact: Sergio Martinez-Monteagudo, View phone number on jobs.institutedata.com, View email address on jobs.institutedata.com Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable Bargaining Unit Eligibility: Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5) If Not a Standard Work Schedule: Working Conditions and Physical Effort Environment: Work is normally performed ina typical interior/office work environment. Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required. Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking. Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
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