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Assistant Professor - Food Chemistry

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Posting Number F0112P Working Title Assistant Professor - Food Chemistry Department CAES Food Science & Technology About the University of Georgia

The University of Georgia (UGA), a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities is the state’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA was founded in 1785 by the Georgia General Assembly as the first state-chartered University in the country. UGA employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,600 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 36,000 students including over 27,500 undergraduates and over 8,500 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 17 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

About the College/Unit/Department

The UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) is among the best and most established U.S. colleges of agriculture. In its classrooms, its Agricultural Experiment Stations and its statewide network of UGA Cooperative Extension offices, the faculty and staff of CAES are dedicated to discovering, teaching, and delivering the science required for healthy living to flourish in Georgia. Agricultural and environmental sciences are only as important as the food you eat, the clothes you wear and the water and air around you. To improve the quality and guard the safety of life’s necessities, CAES has gathered world-renowned scientists and exceptional students.

http://www.caes.uga.edu/about/overview.html
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College/Unit/Department website http://foodscience.caes.uga.edu/ Posting Type External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Underutilization Minorities & Females Advertised Salary Anticipated Start Date 02/01/2019 Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings) Job Posting Date 09/14/2018 Job Closing Date Open until filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must send: (1) a letter of application; (2) curriculum vitae; (3) undergraduate and graduate transcripts; (4) names, addresses, telephone numbers; and e-mail addresses of four professional references that the search committee may contact; and (5) one-page summaries outlining their teaching and research visions.

All the application materials should be sent to jesmar@uga.edu and inquiries should be addressed to Dr. Ronald B. Pegg, Department of Food Science & Technology, 100 Cedar Street, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602.
PH: 706-542-1099; FAX: 706-542-1050; Email: rpegg@uga.edu

The full description and application instructions are available on the UGA Food Science website at: http://www.foodscience.caes.uga.edu/
The selected candidate will be required to submit to a background investigation demonstrating eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia.

Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.

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Classification Title ASSISTANT PROFESSOR Pay Grade FLSA Faculty Rank Assistant Professor Contract Type Academic (9 mo.) Tenure Status Tenure Track Minimum Qualifications

Terminal degree appropriate for the discipline

Position Summary

The Department of Food Science and Technology at the University of Georgia is seeking a highly motivated and creative individual to teach and develop a research program in the area of food chemistry.

Specific responsibilities include: (1) teach and develop two to three undergraduate/graduate courses in the Food Science curriculum; (2) establish an extramurally funded research program; (3) direct PhD and MS degree students; and (4) advise undergraduates. The successful candidate will actively participate in the teaching, research, and service activities in the Department of Food Science and Technology including participation in global programs. Candidate will have the opportunity to work on collaborative projects with other groups on campus and local government agencies. Possible research areas include food proteins and proteomics, food enzymes, bioactive peptides, flavor chemistry, and the impact of processing on the chemistry and quality of foods. Low-priority will be given to applicants with research emphasis on phytochemicals and lipids. The individual in this position will be expected to achieve a record of scholarly activity as evidenced by publications, successful extramural funding, success in teaching university level courses, and mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students.

40% Teaching, 60% Research (Full-time, 9 month academic year, Tenure Track)

Additional Requirements

A completed PhD in Food Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or equivalent program is required with demonstrated expertise in food chemistry.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification

Candidate should demonstrate the ability to obtain external funding to support their research program. The candidate must demonstrate excellent oral and written competencies, interpersonal skills, and willingness to work in multidisciplinary teams.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies Physical Demands Does this position have financial responsibilities? No Does this position require a P-Card? Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? Is driving a responsibility of this position? Credit and P-Card policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

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Applicant Documents Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Resume/CV
  3. Unofficial Transcripts
  4. Other Documents #1
  5. Teaching Portfolio/Philosophy
  6. Research Portfolio/Philosophy
Optional Documents

    Organization

    The University of Georgia, a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities, is the state’s oldest and most comprehensive institution of higher education. Founded in 1785, it is the birthplace of public higher education in America.

    Today, UGA enrolls more than 40,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. The main campus has 460 buildings on 767 acres of land. The total acreage of UGA in 30 Georgia counties is 41,539. UGA has 18 colleges and schools, which include Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Arts and Sciences, Business, Ecology, Education, Engineering, Environment and Design, Family and Consumer Sciences, Forestry and Natural Resources, Graduate School, Journalism and Mass Communication, Law, Pharmacy, Public Health, Public and International Affairs, Social Work, Veterinary Medicine, and the Honors College. It offers 24 baccalaureate degrees in more than 140 fields; 33 master’s degrees in 144 fields; 8 educational specialist degrees; four doctoral degrees in 99 areas; professional degrees in law, pharmacy and veterinary medicine; and more than 170 study-abroad and exchange programs. UGA Libraries rank among the nation’s best research libraries and contain a total of 5.3 million volumes and one of nation’s largest map collections. The university has had 25 recipients of the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship, making it one of the nation’s top Rhodes producers among public universities. UGA is home of the Peabody Awards, presented annually for distinguished achievement and meritorious public service for television, podcast/radio, and digital media. It also is home of Georgia’s State Botanical Garden, state Museum of Art and State Museum of Natural History. Additionally, UGA has one of the largest and most comprehensive public service and outreach programs conducted by an American educational institution.

    Company info
    Telephone
    706-542-3000
    Location
    215 S. Jackson St.
    Athens
    Georgia
    30602
    US

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