The
Department of Food Science seeks a candidate to provide leadership on
current & emerging issues pertaining to the Food Safety Modernization
Act with initial emphasis on food safety as it relates to the growing,
harvesting and marketing fresh produce. This position will be responsible
for planning, developing, implementing and evaluating comprehensive
issue-based educational outreach programming related to food safety
regulations for fresh produce for audiences which may include producers,
entrepreneurs, agencies, institutions and businesses such as farmers
markets, and processors. The individual will be responsible for teaching
best management practices related to the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act
to small produce farmers, produce processors and county extension agents.
The position is expected to work across departments and programs such as
Horticulture, Agribusiness and Economics, and others as appropriate to the
issues.
PhD
in food science, food technology, food microbiology, horticulture science or
related field with emphasis in produce safety from an accredited university.
Strong background in food safety as it relates to horticultural practices,
water quality and organic farming as defined by the National Organic
Standards Board. Evidence of effective teaching skills in informal settings.
Ability and desire to work closely and cooperatively with faculty in the
department and across disciplines. Ability to work with the media and
develop web base information. Ability to communicate with wide variety of
audiences. Ability to obtain extramural funds. Will require in state travel
and some evening & weekend work.
06-14-2013
Open
Until Filled
Must
apply online by June 28, 2013 by attaching letter of application, a
statement of qualifications including a description of research interests, a
curriculum vita, transcripts and at least three letters of recommendation.
Paper, faxed or e-mailed application materials will not be accepted, except
that in lieu of attaching the letters of recommendation online, they may be
sent directly to the contact below. For more information, contact:
Dr. Karen Overstreet, Professor
110 LSU Union Square, Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
E-mail: KOverstreet@agcenter.lsu.edu, Phone: 225-578-4494
Salary
will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The LSU AgCenter has an attractive benefits package with a wide
variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple
medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, life, long-term
disability, accident, vision, long-term care, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible
Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses),
university holidays (14 per year, typically includes a week off at
Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits, Employee
Assistance Program, and possible educational leave and tuition exemption for
coursework at campuses of the LSU System. Specific benefits depend on job
category, percent effort and length of employment.
THE LSU SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER
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