Department Food Science and Techno (AFS) Position Title Assistant Professor Job Title Assistant Professor: Food Chemist Appointment Type Academic Faculty Job Location Corvallis Benefits Eligible Full-Time, benefits eligible Job Summary
The Department of Food Science and Technology invites applications for a full-time (1.00 FTE), 9-month, tenure-track, Assistant Professor position with expertise in chemistry/food chemistry.
FST is taking a leadership role in ensuring that Oregon and beyond will meet 21st century food systems’ challenges by integrating sustainability across all parts of our Mission – Education, Research, and Outreach. FST has a long tradition of strong stakeholder engagement and impactful research programs funded by annual research expenditures around $5M of federal and industry grant funding supporting around 50 graduate students.
Food system resilience is critical to meeting present and future needs for sustained provision of food supplies in the face of growing populations, changing climate, and increasingly integrated systems of production and manufacturing. This position is one of seven new positions related to Resilient Food Systems in the FST, Biological & Ecological Engineering (BEE) departments including Sustainable Food Packaging (FST), Sustainable Food and Beverage Manufacturing (FST), Intelligent Food Systems Engineering (FST/BEE), Waste to Resource Engineer (BEE/FST), Sustainable Seafood Processing, and Seafood Safety at the OSU Seafood Research Center in Astoria. We seek individuals who can blend food chemistry principles with sustainable food production and consumption to meet the challenges of the future.
The principal function of this position is to conduct research and generate new knowledge in food chemistry and apply the knowledge to advance the understandings of food systems. Additional components of the position are to develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in food chemistry, and to contribute to University and professional service. The incumbent will develop a research program in basic and applied food chemistry based on expertise with carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, or other food components. Food chemistry research in any of these areas will generate fundamental knowledge leading to increased functionality, optimized textural attributes, improved quality, extended shelf-life and stability, or other attributes of relevance to sustainable food systems. The incumbent will work with the food and beverage industry to develop solutions to major challenges and opportunities in food and beverage manufacturing.
College of Agricultural Sciences (CAS) faculty are committed to enhancing student success by engaging students in quality academic instruction, research, internships, global studies, and other experiential learning opportunities. There is an expectation that, as part of your role in the college, you embody and advance the principles and practices conveyed in the CAS CARE Commitment document.
Oregon State University’s commitment to student success includes hiring, retaining, and developing diverse faculty to mentor and educate our undergraduate and graduate students from entry through graduation. Our Strategic Plan articulates the strategies we believe are critical to advancing and equalizing learner success. The College of Agricultural Sciences is likewise committed to the success of all learners accessed through its extension and outreach programs.
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Locations:
Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.
Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.
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Key Responsibilities
60% Research and Scholarly Activities
Develop and maintain an externally funded program conducting original and independent research in food chemistry that is relevant to the local, national, and international industry sector.
Serve as an investigator on a USDA-NIFA Hatch collaborative or Hatch multistate project.
Secure competitive external funding to support a research program.
Advise and mentor graduate students, post-doctoral scholars, research assistants, and undergraduate students involved in the incumbent’s research program.
Generate scholarship based on a high level of professional expertise in food chemistry, which demonstrates evidence of originality, is documented and validated through peer review, and is communicated in appropriate ways to have impact and significance beyond the University. Activities include, but are not limited to: success in securing competitive grants and contracts, peer reviewed publication of scientific research, development of scientific technologies/methodologies, and integration of knowledge leading to new interpretations.
30% Teaching and Advising
Contribute to undergraduate/graduate student teaching in the FST program by teaching 1-3 undergraduate classes annually and 1 graduate class every other year. Participate in graduate or undergraduate level seminars, workshops, guest lectures, and/or discussion groups. Along with all graduate faculty participate in rotational teaching of writing intensive course and graduate seminar. In addition to formal coursework, provide mentorship to graduate students in their advanced degree programs and undergraduate students in experiential learning projects. Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), including efforts promoting equitable outcomes among learners of diverse and underrepresented identity groups. Modality may include a combination of in-person, hybrid, or ECampus delivery of instruction.
Oregon State University’s commitment to student success includes hiring, retaining, and developing diverse faculty to mentor and educate our undergraduate and graduate students from entry through graduation. Our Strategic Plan articulates the strategies we believe are critical to advancing and equalizing learner success. The College of Agricultural Sciences is likewise committed to the success of all learners accessed through its extension and outreach programs.
10% Service
Faculty are expected to be collegial members of their units, and to perform appropriate service that contributes to the effectiveness, diversity and inclusiveness of their departments, colleges, the university, and their professions. Participate in DEI training annually. University service includes contributing to the governance and affairs of faculty and students at the department, college, and/or university levels. Professional service includes, but is not limited to, reviewing manuscripts for journals and proposals for national funding agencies, and involvement in- and leadership of professional organizations.
What You Will Need
This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.
What We Would Like You to Have
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
Office and chemistry lab environment. Travel for field research and presentations. Evening and/or weekend work may be required for conference travel and research work in the field and laboratory.
Pay Method Salary Pay Period 1st through the last day of the month Pay Date Last working day of the month Recommended Full-Time Salary Range $85,000 - $95,000 Link to Position Description
https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/147172
Posting Number P07584UF Number of Vacancies 1 Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 09/16/2024 Anticipated Appointment End Date Posting Date 12/05/2023 Full Consideration Date 01/14/2024 Closing Date 04/30/2024 Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants Special Instructions to Applicants
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by January 14, 2024. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
1) A Curriculum Vitae; and
2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position, and what interests you about coming to Oregon State University.
3) A Statement of Research – Please summarize or outline your proposed research program and how it aligns with a robust, resilient food systems research enterprise. (2-page limit, upload as Statement of Research)
4) A Statement of Teaching – Please summarize your teaching experience and your philosophy of teaching. (2-page limit, upload as Statement of Teaching).
5) Diversity Statement – Please describe how your experience(s), education, and/or training might help us build a more inclusive, collaborative, and diverse community. Are there examples you can provide of working with underrepresented/underserved students or other audiences? (2-page limit, upload as Diversity Statement)
You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.
For additional information please contact:
Robert McGorrin
robert.mcgorrin@oregonstate.edu
OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
Starting salary within the salary range will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.
The anticipated starting salary will be $85,000 – $95,000.
This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months. Offers of employment are contingent upon meeting all minimum qualifications including the criminal history check requirement.
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