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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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Status:
Exempt:
Not eligible for overtime
Faculty
Rank
Assistant
Professor
Tenure
Status (Faculty Only)
Tenure
Track
Academic
Year or Calendar Year
Standard
Academic Year
Percent
Employment
Full
Time
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Advertised
Pay Range (Enter amount or "Commensurate with Experience")
Commensurate
with Experience
Department
Food
Science and Technology
College
/ Sr. Management
College
of Agriculture & Life Sciences
Work
Location
Blacksburg
Location,
if not Blacksburg:
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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