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Position Information 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
If restricted or temporary, enter end date FLSA 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 If part time, enter Percent Time
Pay Band (Staff Jobs Only) View band range 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
https://listings.jobs.vt.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=191633
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