Assistant Professor
University of Vermont

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Tenure Track Assistant Professor, Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Food Science The Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences (NFS) at The University of Vermont invites applicants for the position of Assistant Professor of Food Science. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) 9-month, tenure-track position and involves undergraduate/graduate teaching and advising, and research related to but not limited to food chemistry, sensory evaluation and food quality, or food engineering/food technology. The effective date of the position is 09/01/2025. The candidate must have an earned doctoral degree (e.g., Ph.D., Sc.D.) in a relevant field such as food chemistry, food science, sensory evaluation and food quality, or food engineering. We welcome applicants with relevant experience in industry or government. The successful applicant will be expected to develop an independent research program in food science (e.g., food chemistry, sensory evaluation and quality, food engineering, food processing) that leads to publication in peer-reviewed journals and other scholarly venues and to seek extramural funding for that research. Research topics are open; desired focus includes, research supporting our land grant mission, translational research and elements of scholarship that advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice (DEIJ). The successful candidate will be expected to teach in the following undergraduate NFS concentration tracks: Food Science; and Dietetics. Potential teaching topics may include but are not limited to Food Chemistry, Dairy Foods, Cheese Making, Sensory Science, Quality Evaluation of Foods and Food Engineering/Technology, with the opportunity to develop new courses. Further, candidates will advise undergraduates, supervise graduate students in Nutrition and Food Sciences and our allied Food Systems graduate programs. Finally, candidates are expected to make professional contributions and engage in service. The successful candidate will demonstrate a solid commitment to accessibility, inclusiveness, and academic excellence, as reflected in the tenets of Our Common Ground. The Department is keenly interested in diversifying its faculty and encourages applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds. There are multiple opportunities for collaborative, team-based research activities with fellow scholars across our vibrant University. Some examples are the UVM Cancer Center, the Gund Institute for the Environment, the UVM/USDA Food Systems Research Center, and the Biomedical Statistics Research Core. In addition to our graduate programs, Nutrition and Food Sciences faculty also interact with graduate students associated with Food Systems, Animal Biosciences, Cellular, Molecular and Biomedical Sciences, and Complex Systems. The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category legally protected by federal or state law.


Required Materials Applications must be submitted online at https://www.uvmjobs.com. Curriculum VitaeApplicants must submit a cover letter with statement of interest including:o Candidate's research interests and visiono Teaching philosophyo Statement that discusses the candidate's skills, experiences, and commitment to inclusive excellence in their teaching and mentoring activities, and ways in which past or future activities could help foster diverse, inclusive, and collaborative teams that aspire to the tenets of Our Common Ground.Names and email addresses of at least three references who may be contacted after the initial application review. The names and email addresses of the references must be entered into the UVMJobs application, and the reference letters will be collected upon request and managed via that system. Applications without each of these components will not be considered. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; for full consideration applicants are strongly encouraged to submit all materials by 12/01/2024. Salary will be made at a level appropriate to the successful applicant's qualifications and experience. This hire will be subject to a positive background check. For further information about this position, please contact: Dr. Todd Pritchard, Search Committee Chair: Todd.Pritchard@uvm.edu or Dr. Judith Anglin, NFS Chair: Judith.Anglin@uvm.edu.

Job Open Date:

10/03/2024

Posting Number:

F3208PO

Department:

Nutrition & Food Sciences/51080

Advertising/Posting Title:

Assistant Professor

FLSA:

Exempt

Position Number:

013650

Employee FTE:

1.0

Employee Term (months):

9

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