CAFES-College
of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences
Salary is
commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Monthly
Academic
Year
The Dairy
Science Department is seeking an enthusiastic, creative and energetic
individual to fill a key tenure track Assistant Professorship (academic
year) in our renowned and innovative program. The emphasis of the
position is in the area of dairy processing/foods and has both teaching
(80%) and scholarly/research components (20%). Working closely with our
world class faculty, this person is charged to: develop and instruct
undergraduate and graduate courses related to dairy products, dairy
manufacturing, milk processing and inspection, dairy foods evaluation,
quality assurance and control, or dairy plant management and equipment;
develop and conduct productive and innovative recruitment activities that
will increase the number of students in the dairy foods areas of study;
develop, and conduct research and outreach programs in dairy foods;
successfully secure needed resources through competitive grants and other
means to support and expand program activities; establish a consistent
and strong record of oral and written presentation of work; gain peer
recognition of excellence and leadership in teaching and research work;
advise undergraduate and graduate students. The successful candidate will
have a key role in helping the department continue to grow its leadership
role in one of the largest agricultural economies in the world.
Substantial opportunities are immediately available for securing internal
and extramural resources to jump-start and sustain a dynamic career
within the dairy foods area.
Ph.D. in
Dairy/Food Science or closely related discipline with demonstrated
potential to complement and strengthen the substantial university
expertise within dairy foods teaching, research, and outreach; dedication
and an enthusiastic commitment to teaching and students.
Additional
consideration will be given to candidates with prior university teaching
experience, two to three years of post-doctoral research experience or
other relevant work experience, or demonstrated success at grant development.
To apply,
complete the required online faculty application at WWW.CALPOLYJOBS.ORG
and submit it to Requisition #101843. Attach to the online application a
current curriculum vitae and a brief statement of teaching and research
interests, goals, and accomplishments. Arrange to have official
transcripts from all colleges attended and three original letters of
recommendation mailed directly from sources to Bruce Golden, Ph.D., Head Dairy Science Department, Cal
Poly, San
Luis Obispo, CA93407-0257. Review of complete
applications will begin May 1, 2009 and continue until the position is
filled. For questions please call Dr. Bruce Golden at (805) 756-2560 or
email bgolden@calpoly.edu.
No
09-14-2009
The Dairy
Science Department's teaching, research and outreach missions in both
production and processing position us in a unique and creative leadership
role in California's
largest agricultural industry. The dedication, expertise, and enthusiasm
of our faculty is recognized regionally,
nationally and around the world for its relevance and value to the field
of Dairy Science and related industries. Students can select programs of
study that focus on either the animal production aspects or product
technology of Dairy Science. We emphasize to our students both an in
depth understanding of the scientific and technical skills in the areas
of dairy products technology and production, as well as skills for
critical thinking and understanding of the complex issues facing the
industries we serve. The Department is one of the few programs with a
teaching mission that is strengthened through the operation of both a
modern dairy and production creamery. In addition, the DairyProductsTechnologyCenter has an international
reputation for applied science and service in the field of dairy foods.
The Center's dynamic faculty and graduate program create innovations,
solve critical problems and provide essential services that help ensure
our relevance and importance.
Department faculty are active in research and
related professional activities and serve as thesis advisors for students
working toward a Master of Science. Collaborative activities with other
faculty throughout campus are encouraged. To learn more about Cal Poly
Dairy Science and the DairyProductsTechnologyCenter, visit
www.dairy.calpoly.edu.
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