Assistant or Associate Professor of Food Science

The University of Nebraska - Lincoln is seeking outstanding candidates for the position of Food Scientist Assistant or Associate Professor. This is a 9 month, tenure-track joint position in the Department of Food Science and Technology (70%) and the Department of Agronomy and Horticulture (30%). The successful candidate is expected to develop research (60%) and teaching (40%) programs, with a research emphasis on the science impacting the utilization and quality of cereals, oilseeds and pulses. The successful candidate will also provide leadership and supervision to the university's Seed Quality Laboratory. Formal teaching responsibilities through the Department of Food Science and Technology will involve both on-campus and distance learning. Acceptance of committee assignments, reporting responsibilities, and other special ad hoc assignments is expected. An earned Ph.D. in Food Science, Grain Science, Plant Science, Food Engineering, or a related area, and prior academic or industry experience is required.
To be considered for this position, go to http://employment.unl.edu, requisition #090084 and complete the Faculty/Academic Administrative Information Form, attaching letter of application, C. V. and list of references. Review of applications will begin July 1, 2009, and continue until the position is filled.

The University of Nebraska is committed to a pluralistic campus community through affirmative action and equal opportunity and is responsive to the needs of dual career couples. We assure reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act; contact Lori Byrne at 402-472-3991 for assistance.

Official job description: Assistant or Associate Professor of Food Scienece.pdf