Food Safety
Microbiologist/Toxicologist - Molds & Mycotoxins - University of Nebraska - Lincoln,
NE
- Food Science & Technology-0836
100054
02-15-2010
(To insure
consideration, please submit all application materials before review
date)
04-05-2010
This is a 9-month, tenure-leading teaching, research and
extension appointment in the Food Science and Technology Department at the
rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. The incumbent will be expected
to make significant contributions to the undergraduate and graduate
programs, to develop a world renowned, integrated self-supported research
and extension program in food safety, including molds, mycotoxins and
fungi. The incumbent will be expected to actively seek extramural funding
to support teaching, research and extension activities.
Teaching (20%): The incumbent will develop and teach courses at all levels
of the curricula in the Department, including Molds and Mycotoxins in
Foods, Feeds and the Environment, and others in the Food Science and Technology
and Food Technology for the Companion Animals programs. The incumbent will
be expected to conduct scholarly teaching activities such as curriculum
improvement, development of teaching laboratories, and preparation of
teaching materials. The incumbent also will be expected to assist with
core Department teaching needs. Participation as instructor in The Food
Processing Center workshops is expected.
Other Teaching Responsibilities: Advise and mentor undergraduate and
graduate students; advise undergraduate and graduate student
organizations, present guest lectures, participate in college and
university-wide courses; participate in student recruitment, retention and
placement activities; and participate in teaching outcomes assessment,
instructional improvement and teaching scholarship (e.g. peer-reviewed
publications, textbooks, software, extended education lesson plans and
modules). Expectations for this position also include communication of
scholarly outputs at conferences and meetings, efforts to obtain
extramural grants to support teaching programs, and development of
innovative teaching methods.
Research (70%): The incumbent will be expected to develop and conduct
research on food safety microbiology/toxicology including molds and
mycotoxins in food systems. Specifically, expectations include development
of methods for detection of foodborne pathogens, molds and mycotoxins,
survival of these in foods during processing, and methods to minimize
their risk in food products. Foci on pathogenesis, evolution, and genome
biology of foodborne pathogenic microorganisms, including molds, and/or
the toxicological effects of mycotoxins in animal models or cell/tissue
culture systems are desired. Results are to be presented in refereed
journals and other scholarly publications and presentations are to be made
at scientific meetings. Work as a team player in developing integrated
research activities, attracting funds and promoting the Department to
consolidate a world renowned food safety program is expected. Involvement
with industry-sponsored research through The Food Processing Center is
anticipated. Supervision of graduate students and service on supervisory
committees and departmental and university committees is expected.
Extension (10%): The incumbent is expected to develop a rigorous extension
and outreach program through conducting workshops, seminars and
participating and speaking in similar settings nationally and
internationally. Assistance to human and pet food and feed processors in
addressing food safety and regulatory issues is required. Specific program
components include: consultation and assistance to the food industry;
workshops and extension short courses; presentations/publications such as
extension bulletins and other extension publications using a variety of
media modalities; and web-based educational offerings for use in extension
education programs for food industry personnel. The incumbent is expected
to collaborate with other extension specialists in planning and conducting
extension education programs.
A Ph.D. in food science, microbiology, toxicology or a
closely related field is required. A strong commitment to teaching,
research and extension; excellent communication skills; ability and desire
to work cooperatively on multi-disciplinary teaching and research
projects; and knowledge of molecular microbiology or toxicology, molds,
mycotoxins and fungi are required.
To be considered for this position, go to the website, access
requisition #100054, complete the Faculty/Academic Administrative
Information Form and attach a letter of application that includes a
statement of your research interests, and your curriculum vitae. Review of
applications will begin April 5, 2010 and continue until the position is
filled.
Additionally, three letters of reference should be sent directly to Dr.
Milford Hanna, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, 211 Chase Hall, Lincoln,
NE 68583-0726. These letters must arrive no later than April 5, 2010.
