Tenured Associate/Full Professor - Endowed Chair in Food Safety Microbiology

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Type of Position:Faculty - Tenure/Tenure Track

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:Regular

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Sponsorship Available:

Yes

Institution Name: Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is a state wide campus, with faculty based on University campuses, at Research and Extension Centers and in every Arkansas county. It consists of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station (AES) and the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service (CES), and is home to more than 1400 employees. The Division was established in 1959 and is headed by the Vice-President for Agriculture. The Division headquarters is located in Little Rock with the rest of the University of Arkansas System Administration. As an employer, the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance.

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Department:FDSC | Food Science

Department's Website:

https://food-science.uark.edu/; https://poultry-science.uark.edu/

Summary of Job Duties:Tenured Associate/Full Professor, Departments of Food Science and Poultry Science with the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture and Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food, and Life Sciences, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR.

Description: The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture and the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences at the University of Arkansas invite applications for a 12-month, tenured endowed chair position (80% Research; 20% Teaching) in the area of food safety at Associate/Full Professor level. This will have a joint appointment in Food Science (60% Research; 20% Teaching) and Poultry Science (20% Research). We seek an energetic individual to fill the Donald “Buddy” Wray Endowed Chair in food safety, who will provide exemplary leadership in areas key to Arkansas’ economy including meat processing and safety. This $3M endowment was funded by Tyson Foods and Walton Family Charitable Support Foundation.

Responsibilities: Develop a nationally competitive and collaborative research program in food safety that meets the critical needs of the state. Focus areas may include microbial safety of meat, poultry, and/or alternate proteins, advanced food processing, food safety intervention technologies, risk assessment of foodborne pathogens, toxins, and/or other contaminants, molecular methods in food safety microbiology, or leveraging artificial intelligence technology and other tools to create a safer and more digital, traceable food system. The successful candidate will have a broad knowledge of the food industry, established professional networks, and demonstrated leadership. In this prestigious role, the candidate will provide leadership in developing multidisciplinary teams to secure extramural funding for conducting collaborative research in food safety. The candidate will serve as the Director of the Center for Food Safety (https://foodsafety.uada.edu/), which includes faculty from various departments in the Division of Agriculture. High stakeholder engagement is expected. Extension appointment may be offered if desired by the candidate.

The University of Arkansas is currently establishing an Institute for Integrative and Innovative Research (I3R) using $194.7M grant from Walton Family Charitable Support Foundation (https://www.uark.edu/research/i3r/). Two of five signature areas are food technology and data science. The candidate is expected to collaborate with I3R faculty. The successful candidate will contribute effectively to departmental teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels, as appropriate. The candidate will be expected to engage in supporting online masters in food safety programs, recruit and advise graduate students, supervise undergraduate research, and secure extramural funding from various sources including Federal, State, commodity, private, and industry sources. This position can have an appointment in the Center of Excellence for Poultry Science at the University of Arkansas.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications: An earned doctorate in Food Science or a closely related field and have a significant level of teaching, research and scholarship accomplishments commensurate with the rank of associate/full professor with tenure. Candidates should possess excellent written and oral communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work effectively with other researchers and clientele groups.

Desired Qualifications: Experience in research center administration, leading collaborative teams in securing large grants, development of distance learning materials, and working with the regulatory/governmental agencies are highly desirable.

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience.

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Other (see special instructions for details), Statement of Research Philosophy, Statement of Teaching Philosophy

Optional Documents:

Additional Information:

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin on Sept 7, 2021 and will continue until a qualified candidate is identified.

Application: Applicants should submit: 1) a letter of application, 2) a curriculum vitae detailing education background qualifications, experience, and publications, 3) a one-page statement of research plans and goals, 4) a one-page vision and strategic directions for the Center for Food Safety, 5) a one-page statement of teaching philosophy, and 6) names and contact information (including e-mail addresses) of three individuals who will serve as references.

Contact: Inquiries should be addressed to the Department Head of Food Science, Dr. Jeyam Subbiah, at jsubbiah@uark.edu.

Recruitment Contact Information:

Jeyam Subbiah, Department Head of Food Science, jsubbiah@uark.edu.

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Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Criminal Background Check

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture may conduct pre-employment background checks on certain positions for applicants being considered for employment. The background checks may include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal background check or arrest pending adjudication information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absences of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a consistent, non-discriminatory manner consistent with the state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture commits itself to policies of affirmative action and diversity with respect to both employment opportunities and program participation. The Division complies with these policies not merely because of legal requirements, but because we believe that such practices are basic to human dignity. As such, the Division welcomes all applicants to apply without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. Candidates must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:Hearing

Frequent Physical Activity:Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:N/A

Benefits Eligible:Yes