Assistant/Associate Professor in Food Science
Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources
Oklahoma State University – Stillwater, Oklahoma

The Department of Animal and Food Sciences at Oklahoma State University invites applications for a 60% teaching and 40% research tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. This position carries the expectation of excellence in teaching and research commensurate with the land grant mission of Oklahoma State University.

Position Description
The successful candidate is expected to teach food science courses and develop an applied or basic research program in meat science or meat chemistry. Preference will be given to candidates who have taught or are currently teaching graduate or undergraduate-level food science courses.  The selected candidate may develop courses in the area of product development and sensory analysis and/or teach existing food science courses in food analysis, foodborne allergens and toxins, or related areas.  The successful candidate will also be involved in food science recruitment and undergraduate mentoring. This individual is expected to work collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team of food scientists and technologists. There is an expectation to secure external funding from industry, federal agencies, or other granting sources and to publish research findings in scientific journals. The responsibilities of this position align with Oklahoma State University’s strategic initiatives, including Innovating to Nourish the World, Enhancing Human and Animal Health (OneHealth), and Powering a Growing World Population Sustainably and Responsibly.

Qualifications
A Ph.D. in Animal Science, Food Science, or related areas. Applicants must be committed to teaching and research missions of land grant university. The candidate must have a strong background in food science with an understanding of fresh meat quality. They must also have documented experience in scholarly research activities. Preference will be given to individuals with previous teaching experiences, strong oral and written communication skills, and a record of successful collaboration in an academic environment.

Employment Conditions
This position is to be filled by January 1, 2025, or as soon as a suitable candidate is identified. The position is an 11-month, tenure track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. Salary and benefits are competitive and based on qualifications and experience. Retirement and long-term disability, medical, dental and life insurance programs are available to employees. Continuation of this position is subject to performance, needs, and available funding.

About the Department
The Department of Animal and Food Sciences has over 1100 undergraduate students, 65 M.S. and Ph.D. students, and 30 faculty. The department is home to nine undergraduate student organizations and seven competitive undergraduate judging teams. The department operates nine farm and ranch units with high-quality livestock encompassing over 12,000 acres. For more information about the department, go to: http://www.afs.okstate.edu/

Application
Formal applications are via electronic submission at https://jobs.okstate.edu; search for requisition req18572.

To apply, candidates should submit:(a) a letter of application describing how their academic preparation and experience qualify them for this faculty position; (b) curriculum vitae; (c) official academic transcripts from their degree granting institutions; (d) statement of teaching philosophy and goals for scholarly activity in teaching; (e) statement of research philosophy and research goals; and (f) names and contact information of three professional references. Questions can be directed to Dr. Ravi Jadeja (ravi.jadeja@okstate.edu).

Review of applications will begin November 15, 2024. For best/full consideration, please submit all materials by November 14, 2024. Review of applications will continue until suitable candidates are selected.

To learn more about OSU Agriculture and Stillwater, visit these websites:
https://agriculture.okstate.edu
https://agresearch.okstate.edu
https://extension.okstate.edu
https://www.okstate.edu
https://www.visitstillwater.org
https://www.stillwaterchamber.org

Equal Employment Opportunity
Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action.  Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or admissions.  For more information, visit https:///eeo.okstate.edu.

About Oklahoma State University

OSU is a comprehensive, land-grant research university that is nationally known for its teaching, research and outreach programs. Enrollment systemwide is about 30,500 students including students from all 50 states and 115 different nations. As for the Animal Science Department it houses in excess of 750 undergraduate students making it the largest single department on the entire OSU campus. Excellent harvest, fabrication, processing and laboratory facilities are available in the Food and Agricultural Products Research and Technology Center. The Department of Animal Science has state of the art laboratories and classrooms, large animal populations, and excellent research support facilities including the Noble Research Center, Recombinant DNA/Protein Resource and Microarray Core Facilities.

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