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I. Position Information
Working Title
Assistant Professor, Food Science
Role Title
Posting Number
0100312
About Virginia Tech
Position Summary
This assistant professor position will develop a nationally
recognized and extramurally funded multidisciplinary research program
in functional foods. Emphasis on chemical and biochemical
functionality and role in food quality and human health, especially related
to obesity and chronic diseases is prioritized. The selected
candidate will be expected to work collaboratively within the
research and teaching programs in the department with an 80% research
and 20% teaching appointment. Development of courses related to
research interests and contribution to current departmental courses
is expected.
The incumbent will work within the University's College of
Agriculture and Life Sciences established obesity cluster
multidisciplinary program focusing on obesity management and
prevention. The Virginia Tech Institute of Biomedical and Public
Health Sciences has identified
obesity-related research as one of its major initiatives and has
substantial resources available to campus faculty actively involved
in obesity-related research. Post doctoral experience desirable or
other demonstration of success with competitive funding resources.
Required Qualifications
Doctorate in Food Science, Biochemistry or related science
with research emphasis in function food components for increased
health and wellness. The successful applicant will possess strong
communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Post doctoral experience, documentation of extramural
funding, peer-reviewed publications, and evidence of potential for collaborative
interdisciplinary research is preferred.
Employment Conditions
Describe Other:
Review of applications will begin July 20, 2010 and
will continue until a suitable candidate is identified. Salary will
be commensurate with qualifications and will include a start-up
package and summer salary for the first two years of appointment.
Employment Comments
How to Apply for this Job
Applicants should submit a letter of application,
curriculum vitae, separate statements of research and teaching
interests by using the University's online system at
https://jobs.vt.edu posting 0100312. Three letters of reference,
academic transcripts, and copies of teaching evaluations if available
should be sent to:
Sean F. O'Keefe
Professor, Department of Food Science and Technology
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg VA 24061
Phone: 540-231-4437; e-mail okeefes@vt.edu
Employee Category
Instructional/Research Faculty
Appointment Type
Regular
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FLSA Status:
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Faculty Rank
Assistant Professor
Tenure Status (Faculty Only)
Tenure Track
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Percent Employment
Full Time
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Department
Food Science and Technology
College / Sr. Management
College of Agriculture & Life Sciences
Work Location
Blacksburg
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Work Schedule:
Faculty Schedule
II. Search Plan
Job Posting Date
06-30-2010
Review Begin Date
08-23-2010
Job Close Date
(if applicable)
Restricted to university employees only?
No
Documents that must be associated with this
posting
Resume/Curriculum Vita
Cover Letter
Other Doc
Letter of Reference 1
Letter of Reference 2
Letter of Reference 3
Transcript
Candidate Statement
Research Statement
Quick Link
listings.jobs.vt.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=191633
Virginia Tech has a strong commitment to the principle
of diversity, and in that spirit seeks a broad spectrum of candidates
including women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities.
Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodations in the
application process should notify the hiring department by the
application deadline.
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