Position Title: Assistant/Associate Professor in Food Science and Technology

Employee Classification: LC Faculty TT/TN 9m

College/Division: Agricultural,Consumer & Env Sci Col

Department: 303400-FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: Commensurate on education & experience

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

Exempt or Non-Exempt: Exempt

Summary: We are searching for an Assistant/Associate Professor to develop an integrated research and teaching program in food science and technology with a focus on value-added food processing.

Classification Summary:Food Technology is the application of food science to the selection, preservation, packaging, processing, distribution and use of safe, nutritious, wholesome foods.

Classification Standard Duties:The faculty uses engineering, biological and physical sciences to study and teach the nature, deterioration, processing and improvement of foods for consumers.

Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency

• Ph.D. in Food Engineering, Chemical Engineer, Ag Engineering, or closely related field in

hand by date of hire.

• Documented experience in food processing, bioprocessing, and/or pharmaceutical.

• Evidence of research resulting in peer reviewed publications and scientific abstracts.

• Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to effectively interact with diverse

audiences, and to communicate effectively in English.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Job Duties and Responsibilities

The individual in the position will be responsible for developing an integrated research and teaching program in food science and technology with a focus on value-added food processing, while supporting student recruitment and retention efforts and effectively contributing to agriculture and science literacy efforts. The candidate will develop an outreach program to the NM food and bioprocessing industry and will provide workforce training to clientele in the state and region. Expected scholarship includes communication of research in peer-reviewed journals, presentations as scientific conferences, and outreach that effectively convey research findings to clientele. The candidate will be expected to mentor graduate students and develop/teach undergraduate and graduate courses appropriate to the individual's area of expertise. Service activities to the department, college and university are also expected.

The candidate will also collaborate as a core faculty member of the Center of Excellence in Sustainable Food and Agricultural Systems (CESFAS) and therefore will be expected to effectively build and participate on interdisciplinary and multidepartment teams, and develop collaborative relationships with faculty in the center, and across the college and university. The candidate is expected to effectively document the impacts of their research, education

and outreach programs and to effectively promote CESFAS, their departments, colleges and the university to external stakeholders.

The candidate is also expected to promote programs within the department, College of ACES and NMSU to meet the LEADS 2025 Equity, Inclusion and Diversity goals prioritizing the program expansion to nontraditional demographics.

Foster collaborations and participate in activities and on research teams that support the work of the Center of Excellence in Food and Sustainable Agriculture (CESFAS).

Preferred Qualifications

• Post-doctoral research and/or industry experience.

• Evidence of a commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching, mentoring

students and Extension education.

• Evidence of ability to work cooperatively with faculty, students and industry to develop

collaborative research and Extension programs.

• Documented ability to obtain extramural funding.

Special Requirements of the Position

*Please include on the application:

-Your resume/cv

-Cover letter

-Transcript

-A statement of your contributions to diversity, equity and inclusion. For more information about this requirement see: https://eid.nmsu.edu/eid-statements/statement-of-contributions-to-equity-inclusion-and-diversity.html

-Statement of research interests (2 page maximum), and a statement of teaching philosophy and experience (2 page maximum)

Department Contact: John Floros, 575-646-3583, floros@nmsu.edu

Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable

Bargaining Unit Eligibility:

Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule:

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.

Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.