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Assistant or Associate Professor of Food Microbiology (70% Research, 30% Teaching)

Description

The Department of Food Science at the University of Tennessee seeks outstanding candidates for a full-time, 9-month tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor to perform research in the growing area of microbial communities. The successful applicant will develop a high-impact, nationally recognized research and teaching program focusing on interactions between microbiomes/microbial communities of human foods, processing environments, fermentation products, and processes to improve food safety, quality, and human health. Successful candidates will develop courses related to identification, characterization, and functionality of food and human microbial communities to inform food fermentations, food processing, food safety interventions, and public health interventions.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: An earned doctorate in Food Science or closely related field with a concentration in food microbiology, microbiology, metagenomics, or a related field. Candidates should possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. Candidates may be considered for the position at the rank of Associate Professor pending a record of research, scholarship, and professional accomplishments commensurate with that rank.

Desired Qualifications:
  • Evidence of scholarship through scientific presentations and publications
  • Experience in grant-writing
  • Relevant research and teaching experience beyond the Ph.D. degree
  • Knowledge of food production systems
  • Evidence of the ability to collaborate with diverse audiences
Application Instructions

Applicants should submit a single pdf file with 1) a letter of application, 2) a curriculum vitae detailing education background qualifications, experience, and publications, 3) a one-page statement describing research plans and goals, 4) a one-page statement of teaching philosophy and plans to develop appropriate courses as described under “Responsibilities”, 5) names and contact information (including e-mail addresses) of three individuals who will serve as references.

Review of applications will commence on February 1, 2023 and continue until a suitable candidate is identified. Applicants should apply online, via Interfolio.

Inquiries to the position can be directed to: Dr. David Golden, Search Chair The University of Tennessee Department of Food Science 2510 River Drive, Knoxville, TN 37996-4539, Phone: 865-974-9121, E-mail: dgolden@tennessee.edu

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admission without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, and parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law. In accordance with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the University of Tennessee affirmatively states that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or disability in its education programs and activities, and this policy extends to employment by the university. Requests for accommodations of a disability should be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity and Accessibility, 1840 Melrose Avenue Knoxville, Tennessee 37996-3560 or eoa@utk.edu or (865)974-2498. Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color and national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), the ADA (disability), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the Office of Investigation & Resolution 216 Business Incubator Building 2450 EJ. Chapman Drive Knoxville, Tennessee 37996 or (865)974-0717 or investigations@utk.edu .

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