Assistant Professor of Dairy Foods Processing and Innovation
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Job Location:
Stillwater, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Assistant Professor of Dairy Foods Processing and Innovation
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 an 11-month tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor (80% research and 20% teaching). This position carries the expectation of excellence in research and teaching commensurate with the land-grant mission of Oklahoma State University.
Position Description
The successful candidate will be expected to develop a nationally recognized externally funded research program in dairy food processing that addresses industry needs. Areas of focus may include dairy foods processing dairy chemistry develop value-added and innovative dairy products and processing shelf-life extension sustainable processing practices and packaging solutions that can benefit both small and large-scale dairy businesses. There is an expectation to obtain external funding from industry federal agencies commodity groups or other granting sources. The successful candidate is also expected to develop collaborations with other faculty in the department division university and externally and to publish research findings in high-impact scientific journals. The new hire will be expected to develop collaborations and synergies with faculty and staff in the Food and Agricultural Products Center. Teaching responsibilities will be consistent with the needs of the Food Science degree program and the selected candidates expertise and interests. This may include the existing FDSC 3603 Processing Dairy Foods course or new courses related to dairy products sensory analysis or other appropriate addition the successful candidate will advise graduate students and will also be expected to participate in faculty career mentoring of undergraduate students.
Qualifications
A Ph.D. in Dairy Science Animal Science Food Science or related areas with an emphasis on dairy processing. Preference will be given to individuals with a proven track record of grantsmanship and publications in peer-reviewed journals. Additionally individuals should possess strong oral and written communication skills as well as demonstrated success in collaboration within an academic setting.
Employment Conditions
This position is to be filled by July 1 2026 or as soon as a suitable candidate is identified. The position is an 11-month tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant 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 1150 undergraduate students 60 M.S. and Ph.D. students and 33 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 12000 acres. For more information about the department go to: applications are via electronic submission at .
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 research philosophy and research goals ; (e) statement of teaching philosophy and goals for scholarly activity in teaching; and (f) names and contact information of three professional references. Questions can be directed to Dr. Ranjith Ramanathan ().
Review of applications will begin December 19 2026. For full consideration please submit all materials by December 19 2026. Review of applications will continue until a suitable candidate is selected. To learn more about OSU Agriculture and Stillwater visit these websites:
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Classroom Experience
- Medical Management
- Library Services
- Pharmacy Residency
- Research Experience
- Teaching
- Higher Education Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Grant Writing
- Mentoring
- Research Laboratory Experience
