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Vacancy TypeTenured/Tenure-Track FacultyIs Internal Transfer OnlyNoWorking TitleAssistant Professor and Extension Food Safety SpecialistSalary RangeAnticipated Hiring RangeCommensurate with experiencePosition Number00001782Work ScheduleMonday - Friday / 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (some evenings and weekends required)Full Time Equivalent (FTE)1.00Department111101 - Food,Bioprocess & Nutrition ScDepartmentFood,Bioprocess & Nutrition ScJob City & StateRaleigh, North CarolinaPrimary Function of Organizational Unit

The Department of Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences is a team of scientists, researchers, and teachers committed to guiding the undergraduate and graduate education of students preparing for professional and technical careers in Food, Bioprocessing, and Nutrition Sciences.

As a department, FBNS identifies, develops, and applies the appropriate concepts, theories, and emerging methodologies from the fundamental disciplines of chemistry, engineering, microbiology, food and bioprocessing, nutrition, and sensory science, to the investigation of critical issues in food & biological systems, components, products, and processes. FBNS also interprets, adapts and extends research information to the North Carolina, national, and international food and bioprocessing industries to maintain and improve the safety, variety, and quality of food and biological products.

Essential Job Duties

The Department of Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences seeks applications from highly qualified scientists for a tenure-track Assistant Professor and Extension Food Safety Specialist position in food microbiology/food safety with a focus on fresh and value-added food products, particularly produce. This faculty position will have an effort split of 80% involving Extension and 20% involving Academic teaching.

The successful candidate is expected to develop a nationally recognized extension program that will assist growers, processors, and food entrepreneurs, especially those in NC, successfully applying existing and emerging food safety methods and standards. Inclusiveness and diversity are critical to the success of the department, college and university. Therefore, the incumbent will be expected to foster and environment that is welcoming of all groups. The incumbent will also be expected to actively participate in undergraduate and graduate level teaching activities in food microbiology.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver formal extension programs in food safety. Offerings could include non-degree short courses on topics such as Good Agricultural Practices; Preventive Controls for Human Foods; Sanitation and Environmental Monitoring; Foreign Supplier Verification; HACCP; among others
• Provide technical support to meet the needs and opportunities of North Carolina’s food and bioprocessing industries, especially the fresh produce industry
• Actively engage in the NASDA On-Farm Readiness Review (OFRR) process and with the NC Fresh Produce Safety Task Force
• Provide support and training opportunities designed specifically for county and area extension agents
• Liaise with regulatory agencies and stakeholders in assuring that federal food safety mandates are implemented in a reasonable, cost-effective, and timely manner
• Collaborate with and provide leadership in support of the department’s goal to be a national and international leader in food safety and processing technology education and training
• Develop and deliver course(s) commensurate with a 20% teaching appointment (1.5 courses per year) to enhance and expand current classroom teaching and distance education programs in undergraduate food microbiology (lecture and lab)
• Publish results of scholarly activity in peer-reviewed extension, education, and research journals

Other Work/Responsibilities

• Participation in collaborative research activities consistent with the incumbent’s area(s) of expertise, including but not limited to longitudinal and lab-based studies addressing fresh produce safety; validation studies for novel food safety practices and processes; and development of tools to enhance risk-based decision-making on farms and in processing facilities
• Service to the department, college, university, and scientific community at-large and through departmental committees

Minimum Education/Experience

A Ph.D. in food science, horticultural science, environmental science, or related field is required. Prior experience in delivery of food safety training and education programs, including key certifications (preferably train-the-trainer).

Departmental Required Skills

Must have excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education

Two or more years of post-doctoral training or industry experience with a focus on food safety research, extension, teaching, auditing, and/or management.

Required License or Certification

N/A

Special Instructions

In addition to your application, please submit the following items:
1) Cover letter
2) CV
3) Contact information for professional references
4) Statement of Extension/outreach philosophy (upload as “other document (1)”)
5) Statement of teaching philosophy

Job Open Date10/24/2019Anticipated Closing DateIs this position partially or fully funded on ARRA stimulus monies?NoProposed Hire Date01/01/2020AA/EOE

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process, please call 919-515-3148.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. If highest degree is from an institution outside of the U.S., final candidates are required to have their degree equivalency verified at www.wes.org or equivalent service. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Supplemental Question

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you learn of this opportunity?
   • NCSU Website
   • NCSU Executive Search Services
   • Monster.com
   • CareerBuilder.com
   • InsideHigherEd.com
   • Other Online Job Board
   • Carolina Job Finder / Employment Guide
   • Job / Career Fair
   • The Chronicle of Higher Education
   • Professional Journal
   • Print Advertisement (Newspaper / Periodical)
   • Professional Organization
   • Direct Contact from NCSU HR Representative / Recruiter
   • NCSU Employee Referral
   • Social Media (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Other)
   • Other
2. If you learned about this vacancy from "other source" or "other website", please provide the source.

   (Open Ended Question)

3. * Do you have (or will have by date of hire) a Ph.D. in food science, horticultural science, environmental science or a related field?
   • Yes
   • No

Application Materials RequiredRequired Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Contact Information for References
4. Other Document (1)
5. Brief Statement of Teaching Philosophy and Research Interests

Optional Documents