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Food
Science Faculty Positions - Kentucky Institution: Western
Kentucky University Posted: December
20, 2011 Location: Kentucky Employment Level: Tenured,
tenure track Website: Application Deadline: February
8, 2012 Category: Biology/
life sciences, Chemistry/ biochemistry Employment Status: Full-time Salary: Not
specified Food
Science: Food
Science Faculty Positions: Two tenure-track positions, one in Food Chemistry
(Department of Chemistry) and another in Food Microbiology (Department of
Biology), are available beginning August, 2012 as part
of a Food Science Cluster at Western Kentucky University (WKU). The mission
of this new cluster is an integrated approach to food science research,
technology, and business representing an institutional priority of the
Research Division at WKU. New hires are expected to help develop the food
program and curriculum working with existing faculty and facilities and
contribute substantially to the infrastructure growth in food science. A
third position as part of this cluster already under search is an animal/meat
scientist in the Agriculture Department. The Chemistry position requires a
Ph.D. in chemistry or closely related field, while the Microbiology position
requires a Ph.D. in microbiology. Each position requires postdoctoral
experience (academic or industrial) in food science. The successful
candidates will be expected to teach and to develop strong, externally funded
research programs in their respective areas with both undergraduate and
graduate students (M.S.). Western Kentucky University has an Applied Research
and Technology Program (ARTP) with Centers such as the Materials Applied
Materials Institute, Institute for Combustion Science and Environmental
Technology, and Biotechnology Center. Extensive instrumentation capabilities
exist through these and other Centers. Submit a letter of application,
curriculum vita, unofficial transcripts, three letters of recommendation, and
statements of teaching philosophy and research goals to: (1) Food Chemistry
Search Committee at Kevin.williams@wku.edu; or (2) Food Microbiology Search
Committee at microbiologist.search@wku.edu. Additional information can be
obtained at the homepages of the Department of Chemistry (http://www.wku.edu/chemistry),
Department of Biology (http://www.wku.edu/biology/),
ARTP (http://www.wku.edu/artp)
and WKU (http://www.wku.edu). Review of
applications will begin February 8, 2012 and continue until the positions are
filled. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply including women,
minorities, persons with disabilities and disabled veterans. Western Kentucky
University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. |
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