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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
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