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Posting Number:
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6000688
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Job Title:
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Assistant
Professor, Food Microbiology – Kingston, RI
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Faculty
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AAUP - American Assoc of Univ Professors
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Status:
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Academic Year
Full-time
Tenure-track
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Department:
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Nutrition & Food Science
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Duties and Responsibilities:
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This is a full-time academic year, tenure-track position
beginning in Fall, 2012.
Review of applications will begin March 15, 2012, and will continue until
position is filled.
Basic Function:
Establish an independent research program focusing on the microbiology of
foodborne disease from food systems. Support the research component of the
food safety outreach program. Teach two courses: 1) a food safety course to
be determined by NFS (Nutrition and Food Sciences); 2) a microbiology
course to be determined by CMB (Cell and Molecular Biology).
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Required Qualifications:
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Required:
1) Earned doctorate in Microbiology, Food Science or a closely-related
area, plus a minimum of two years' of post-doctoral research experience in
the area of foodborne microbial disease organisms.
2) Demonstrated record of publication excellence in the area of foodborne
pathogens or food microbiology in refereed journals.
3) Demonstrated excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
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Position Number:
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106046
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Preferred Qualifications:
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Preferred:
1) Demonstrated teaching experience at the college level.
2) Demonstrated experience with current microbiological techniques
assessing pathogenic microorganisms in food or food systems.
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Environmental Conditions:
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Posting Date:
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02-14-2012
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Closing Date:
(This
date includes grace period if applicable.)
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Open Until Filled
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Special Instructions to Applicants:
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Please attach PDF documents as follows: (1) a cover letter
articulating the qualifications for the position, including doctoral and
post-doctoral research experience and teaching experience, (2) CV, and (3)
one page research plan.
Additionally, the following documents must be sent directly to: Dr. Leonard
Gerber, Associate Professor, Search Chair, Department of Nutrition &
Food Sciences, 101 Ranger Hall, URI, Kingston, RI 02881: three letters of
reference asking referees to address the applicant's food microbiology
research experience, the potential to develop an independent research
program capable of securing external funding, teaching potential, and
communication skills, and official transcripts of undergraduate and
graduate courses.
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Pay Rate:
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