Koehler-Ayres Professor of Food Processing: Sustainable Food Manufacturing Systems

The University of Georgia is seeking a Koehler-Ayres Professor of Food Processing specializing in Sustainable Food Manufacturing Systems. The role requires a Ph.D. in a relevant field and involves developing research and extension programs in food process engineering. The position is tenured, full-time, and primarily research-focused, with responsibilities including securing funding, publishing research, and mentoring students. The job is located in Griffin, GA, and is not remote.
Koehler-Ayres Professor of Food Processing:
Sustainable Food Manufacturing Systems

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Special Instructions for Applicants

Applicants must send: (1) a letter of application, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) a statement of research scholarship/interests articulating your plans and vision that will complement the current FST faculty (maximum two pages), (4) an Extension/outreach statement that will complement the existing FST Extension programs (maximum one page), and (5) names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of four professional references that the search committee may contact.

Inquiries about this position should be directed to Dr. Kevin Mis Solval (kmissolval). The selected candidate will be required to submit to a background investigation demonstrating eligibility for employment with UGA. Review of applications will begin December 6, 2024, and will continue until a suitable candidate is identified.
Posting Details

Posting Number: F2151P
Working Title: Koehler-Ayres Professor of Food Processing:
Sustainable Food Manufacturing Systems
Department: CAES-Food Science & Technology
About the University of Georgia

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education. The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report.
Position Details

Classification Title: Professor
FLSA: Faculty
Rank: Professor
Contract Type: Academic (9 mo.)
Tenure Status: Tenured
Minimum Qualifications

A Ph.D. in food, agricultural, bioprocess, chemical engineering, or related field is required.
Position Summary

The Department of Food Science and Technology (FST) at the University of Georgia (UGA) is seeking a highly motivated and creative individual to develop a Research and Extension program in food process engineering. We are recruiting for the Koehler-Ayres Professorship in Food Engineering, and the holder must be an internationally recognized scientist with an established record of published research and scholarship.

The successful candidate will be a 9-month, full-time, fully tenured professor (75% Research, 20% Extension, 5% Service) with an exemplary research and extension portfolio that inspire new and existing collaborations.
Specific Responsibilities
• Obtaining extramural funds to support Research and Extension programs.
• Establishing a strong record of scholarly activity and peer-reviewed publications.
• Directing graduate (PhD and MS degree) students and postdoctoral associates.
• Developing an Extension program to complement the Food Product Innovation & Commercialization Center (FoodPIC) and existing Extension programs within FST.

The candidate will be expected to actively participate in service activities in FST, CAES, and UGA including global programs. The University of Georgia recognizes and supports interdisciplinary programs. As such, the incumbent will be encouraged to collaborate with other faculty members across the Colleges of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Engineering, and Family and Consumer Sciences as well as other colleges.
Additional Requirements

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Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or

Competencies:

Expertise in novel food processing technologies including packaging and food engineering, ingredient functionality, food formulation and the ability to integrate aforementioned expertise into a holistic food, ingredient and system design is preferred.
Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
• Cover Letter
• Resume/CV
• Research Portfolio/Philosophy
• Public Svc/Extension Philosophy
• List of References with Contact Information
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