Food Manufacturing Engineer
- Employer
- University of Nebraska
- Location
- Nebraska, United States
- Salary
- Salary Commensurate with experience
- Date posted
- Dec 1, 2021
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Education, Curriculum & Instruction, Science, Technology & Mathematics, Biotechnology & Bioengineering
- Employment Level
- Tenured/Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
The Departments of Biological Systems Engineering and Food
Science and Technology at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL)
Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources (IANR) are seeking
applications for a Food Manufacturing Engineer position at the
assistant or associate professor rank. This 9-month (academic
year), tenure-track appointment will advance the food-manufacturing
sector through developments and innovations for systems that will
enhance consumer safety and confidence, economic viability and
sustainable hygienic improvement in food manufacturing. The
apportionment for this position is 55% research and 45% teaching.
The incumbent is expected to maintain a high impact, nationally and
internationally recognized, externally supported research and
teaching program, contributing as an effective scholar and citizen
to the integrated (extension, research, and teaching) land-grant
mission of Biological Systems Engineering, Food Science and
Technology, and IANR, including supporting student recruitment and
IANR science literacy.
Research conducted by the incumbent will develop expertise and
know-how related to aspects of food manufacturing including, but
not limited to, implementation of hygienic design as directed by
risk analysis, root cause analysis, continuous improvement and
cleanability validation for facilities and equipment, sustainable
use of water and energy, and utilization of novel detection and
monitoring methods for allergens, microorganisms and other
contaminants. To deliver on this research, the incumbent is
expected to seek and establish effective disciplinary and
transdisciplinary collaborations including effective integration
with research groups, extension action teams, and educational
programs such as food safety specialists, The Food Processing
Center, as well as other Biological Systems Engineering, Food
Science and Technology, IANR and University of Nebraska faculty
members; connect with stakeholders, agency, and/or industry
partners to strengthen research and educational programming;
effectively obtain and leverage external and internal support
(grants, fee revenue, etc.) for research and teaching activities;
mentor graduate students; publish in high-quality, high-impact
peer-reviewed journals, and participate in scientific meetings and
other appropriate professional activities; and translate
research-based information into learner-centered
products.
Teaching contributions include teaching courses in food
manufacturing and food and biomaterial processing to support and
train undergraduates entering the food and bioproducts
manufacturing profession – as well as recruiting, advising, and
mentoring. Specific course assignments may change according to
program needs.
In the area of work covered by the position, the incumbent is
expected to seek and establish effective disciplinary and
trans-disciplinary collaborations including integration with local
stakeholders, complementary research groups, extension teams,
educational programs, and other partners. The incumbent is expected
to accept committee assignments, reporting responsibilities, and
other special ad hoc assignments as requested at the administrative
unit, college/division, institute, and/or university
levels.
Recognizing that diversity within a context of inclusivity enhances
creativity, innovation, impact, and a sense of belonging, the
Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources (IANR), Biological
Systems Engineering, and Food Science and Technology are committed
to creating learning, research, Extension programming, and work
environments that are inclusive of all forms of human diversity. We
actively encourage applications from and nominations of qualified
individuals from underrepresented groups including racial and
ethnic minorities, women, sexual minorities, persons living with
disabilities, and veterans.
Required Qualifications
- PhD in Food Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Biological Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related field.
- Experience and expertise in research/development of food processing systems.
- Capability for teaching/instruction of food engineering courses at the graduate and undergraduate level.
Preferred Qualifications
- Extensive ability to engage in collaborative research.
- Experience writing competitive federal grants.
- Experience in course design, development, and management at the graduate and undergraduate level.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with emphasis on communication with a variety of stakeholders.
- Evidence of work with diverse or underrepresented communities or groups.
Review of applications will begin February 4, 2022 and continue
until the position is filled or the search is closed. To view
details of the position and create an application, go to http://employment.unl.edu,
requisition F_210197. Click “Apply to this job” and complete the
information form. Attach 1) a letter of interest that describes
your qualifications for the job and anticipated contributions; 2)
your curriculum vitae; 3) contact information for at least three
professional references; 4) statements that describe your
philosophy and approach to teaching and research; and 5) a
statement of the value you place on diversity and your anticipated
contributions to creating inclusive environments in which every
person and every interaction matters (2 page maximum). Please note,
the statements (items 4 and 5) will need to be combined into one
document.
As an EO/AA employer, qualified applicants are considered for
employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national
origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity,
religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status,
marital status, and/or political affiliation. See http://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.
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