Koehler-Ayres Professor of Food Processing: Sustainable Food ManufacturingSystems

The University of Georgia is seeking a Koehler-Ayres Professor of Food Processing specializing in Sustainable Food Manufacturing Systems. This position is based in Athens, GA, within the Department of Food Science and Technology. Applicants must submit a letter of application, CV, research statement, outreach statement, and references. The role is benefits eligible and the anticipated start date is July 1, 2025. Applications will be reviewed starting December 6, 2024.
Posting Details

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. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly formed School of Medicine.

About the College/Unit/Department
The University of Georgia's Griffin Campus is located 40 miles south of Atlanta city center and 35 miles from Atlanta International Airport. The University of Georgia is a land-grant/sea-grant university, is ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report's 2024 edition of America's Best Colleges. The university is recognized as a research-intensive and community-engaged institution by the Carnegie Foundation. The Department of Food Science and Technology () is a unit of the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.

College/Unit/Department website

Posting Type
External

Retirement Plan

Employment Type
Employee

Benefits Eligibility
Benefits Eligible

Underutilization

Advertised Salary

Anticipated Start Date
07/01/2025

Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings)

Job Posting Date
10/11/2024

Job Closing Date

Open until filled
Yes

Special Instructions to 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 (). 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.

Location of Vacancy
Griffin Area

EEO Statement
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ().

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