Assistant Professor Fermentation Science NOTICE OF FILING
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Job Location:
River Falls, WI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
5 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
NOTICE OF FILING - Please do not apply to to this position as it has been filled. This posting is mandatory to meet a United States Department of Labor requirement.
A competitive recruitment and selection process was conducted for this employment opportunity and a U.S. worker was not selected. An application for Alien Employment Certification is being filed on behalf of an alien to fill the employment opportunity. Anyone with documentary evidence relative to the application or available workers wages and/or working conditions may contact the Regional Certifying Office of the Department of Labor at the following address:
U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration Office of Foreign Labor Certification 200 Constitution Avenue NW Room N 5311 Washington DC 20210
Institution:
University of Wisconsin River FallsPosition Title:
Assistant Professor - Fermentation Science NOTICE OF FILINGJob Category:
FacultyEmployment Type:
RegularJob Profile:
Assistant ProfessorJob Duties:
Majors within the Department of Animal and Food Science have experienced considerable enrollment growth serving over 800 students. Labor market trends reveal a strong and quickly growing demand for fermentation scientists across several industries supporting the development of fermentation science-related curricula at UWRF. This is a nine-month fulltime academic tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Department of Animal and Food Science. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong ability to teach courses and conduct research in fermentation science with specific expertise or experience in the production of fermented foods (e.g. fermented dairy foods meats vegetables and alcoholic products). Percentage of appointment dedicated to research may vary depending on the skills and interests of the successful candidate with the majority of the appointment dedicated to teaching. The standard teaching load is 12 contact hours per semester (9.0 credits for this 75% teaching appointment). Opportunities exist for optional summer employment through research grants teaching or other funding sources. Appointment date: August 25 2025.
Key Job Responsibilities:
Department:
Animal and Food Science
Required Qualifications:
- A Ph.D. degree in Food Science Food Engineering Microbiology or a closely related field by the time of must have at least one degree in Food Science (B.S. M.S. or Ph.D.). Applicants who have finished courseworkand are still working on their dissertation may be considered for a conditional appointment and must complete their one year of appointment.
- Primary educational/professional expertise in fermentation science with a focus on food fermentation
- Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate courses in the core disciplines of Food Science (e.g. Agricultural/FoodMicrobiology Food Processing Quality Assurance) as well as other courses that contribute to the departments mission and curriculum development
- Demonstrated scholar as evidenced by research activities or industry experience
- Interest in and ability to advise undergraduate students and co-curricular activities such as student organizationsinternships and/or undergraduate research
- Well-developed and effective oral and written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience developing collaborations with industry partners
- Familiarity with organizing industry-focused short courses
- Experience securing external funding and maintaining a robust research program in fermentation science
- Track record of publishing high-quality research evidenced by presentation and publication record
- Expertise or experience with fermented dairy products
How to Apply:
Applicants are required to apply online. UWRF will not consider paper emailed or faxed applications. Applicants are required to provide:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Letter of interest specifying qualifications and experience (cover letter)
- A two-part statement not to exceed 2 pages covering your primary and secondary teaching interests experience in the classroom and any evidence of successful teaching at the college level. Please submit this as other documents in the applicant portal.
- Names addresses telephone numbers and email addresses of at least three references who can specifically comment upon your teaching ability experience and professional preparation. (references)
Contact Information:
Grace Lewis
Assistant Professor and Search Chair
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
