AssistantAssociate Professor Chemistry of Food and Food Ingredients

Gainesville, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Classification Title:	Ast/Aso Prof
Classification Minimum Requirements:	Candidates for this rank shall hold the highest degree appropriate to their field. A candidate shall be expected to demonstrate successful experience pertinent to the position they are being recommended and have demonstrated qualities relevant to the goals of the academic unit in which they will be employed.
Job Description:	The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences is creating an environment that affirms community across all dimensions. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position please call or the Florida Relay System at (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF . This is a 9-month tenure-accruing position that will be 50% research (Florida Agricultural Experiment Station) and 50% teaching (College of Agricultural and Life Sciences) available in the Food Science and Human Nutrition Department Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences at the University of Florida based in Gainesville FL. This assignment may be revised in accordance with the units needs. Tenure will accrue in the Food Science and Human Nutrition Department. The faculty member will seek contract and grant funding actively to support their program. Expected Duties: The successful candidate will develop a research and teaching program related to the chemistry of food and food ingredients. Appropriate research areas may include but are not limited to sustainable food ingredients sensory allergens toxicology plant-based food ingredients chemistry of sustainably sourced food components (flavor color nutritive and bioactive compounds) which can promote health while ensuring a palatable food supply microplastics engineered nanoparticles and PFASs in the food chain. Additionally developing state-of-the-art physicochemical tools for the characterization of food components extending shelf-life and reducing food waste through mechanistic studies of chemical changes during food processing and storage are potential areas of research. Emphasis may be placed on designing next-generation food materials and structuring systems that minimize environmental impact while maintaining desirable functionality and sensory quality. Research may involve AI-augmented discovery and predictive modeling. The University of Florida is committed to integrating artificial intelligence across all academic disciplines to create an AI-enabled workforce and advance research The candidate will be expected to develop and teach courses (in-person hybrid and/or online) related to food science as well as at least one additional food chemistry course that benefits our undergraduate and graduate students. These are but not limited to Food Chemistry Toxicology Instrumental Analysis and Flavor/Sensory Chemistry. Participation in other related courses is also expected. The candidate will be expected to develop an externally funded research program advise undergraduate students and mentor masters and doctoral students. The Departments Food Science curriculum is recognized by IFT for undergraduate education. Service to the Department: The candidate will be expected to participate in faculty meetings committees graduate seminar and related service work appropriate to faculty members. The successful candidate will actively participate in undergraduate and graduate education by chairing and serving on graduate committees supervising theses dissertations and undergraduate research and publishing research results alongside students. Faculty are encouraged to participate in professional development activities related to teaching and advising. The faculty member will engage in Extension activities related to the Land-Grant mission within their program area. Because of the IFAS land-grant mission all faculty are expected to be supportive of and engaged in all three mission areasResearch Teaching and Extensionregardless of the assignment split specified in the position description. Background Information: The Food Science and Human Nutrition Department a large interdisciplinary unit within IFAS comprises three distinct undergraduate programs: Food Science Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics. The Food Science program is an approved curriculum with the Institute of Food Technologists. Undergraduate student enrollment is approximately 550 including 72 Food Science students. The graduate program enrolls approximately 62 graduate students. Graduate-level programs are competitive and provide the opportunity for graduate student mentorship. Please consult the departmental webpage for additional information. The departments 30 faculty members conduct research teaching and extension programs in a broad range of areas including food chemistry and processing food safety and microbiology sustainable food systems phytochemical characterization aquatic foods fruit and juice processing engineering modeling micro- and macronutrient metabolism as well as pre- and probiotics nutritional immunology and chronic disease prevention. The department has a strong interdisciplinary nature and there is great opportunity for unique collaborations such as those established through the Center for Nutritional Sciences. Within walking distance are superb opportunities to participate in translational research with the Clinical and Translational Science Institute and collaborate with faculty from the Colleges of Medicine Health and Human Performance Public Health Pharmacy Liberal Arts and Sciences Engineering and Agricultural and Life Sciences. The Universitys Interdisciplinary Center for Biotechnology Research provides research support laboratories for disciplines such as proteomics genomics and bioinformatics. The University of Florida is a Land-Grant Sea-Grant and Space-Grant institution encompassing virtually all academic and professional disciplines with an enrollment of more than 56000 students. UF is a member of The Association of American Universities. The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences includes the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences the Florida Agricultural Experiment Station the Florida Cooperative Extension Service the College of Veterinary Medicine the Florida Sea Grant program and encompasses 16 on-campus academic departments and schools 12 Research and Educational Centers (REC) located throughout the state 6 Research sites/demonstration units administered by RECs or academic departments and Florida Cooperative Extension Service offices in all 67 counties (counties operate and maintain). The School of Natural Resources and Environment is an interdisciplinary unit housed in IFAS and managed by several colleges on campus. UF/IFAS employs nearly 4500 people which includes approximately 990 salaried faculty and 1400 permanent support personnel located in Gainesville and throughout the state. IFAS one of the nations largest agricultural and natural resources research and education organizations is administered by a Vice President and four deans: the Dean of the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences the Dean for Extension and Director of the Florida Cooperative Extension Service the Dean for Research and Director of the Florida Agricultural Experiment Station and the Dean for the College of Veterinary Medicine. UF/IFAS also engages in cooperative work with Florida A&M University in Tallahassee.
Expected Salary:	Commensurate with Education and Experience
Required Qualifications:	A doctorate (foreign equivalent acceptable) in Food Science or a closely related discipline is required (applicants will be considered if a doctoral degree will be earned by the date of appointment) Demonstrated skills in verbal and written communication and interpersonal relationships Supportive of the mission of the Land-Grant system Candidates must also have a commitment to UF core values.
Preferred:	Postdoctoral experience is desirable Experience teaching in-person and/or online Experience mentoring graduate and undergraduate students Demonstrated ability to procure extramural research funding Knowledge of the food industry and organizations activities and trends
Special Instructions to Applicants:	For full consideration candidates should apply and submit materials by May 31 2026. The position will remain open until a viable applicant pool is determined. Nominations Nominations are welcome. Nominations need to include the complete name and address of the nominee. This information should be sent to: Please refer to Requisition # 539578 Dr. Keith R. Schneider Chair Search and Screen Committee University of Florida IFAS Food Science and Human Nutrition Department 572 Newell Dr. Bldg. 475 Gainesville FL 32611-0620 Tel: Fax: Email: Application Information Applicants should go to Careers at UF and submit: Cover letter that states applicants interest in the position background and qualifications relative to duties responsibilities and qualifications listed above (2-page limit) Statement of teaching and mentoring philosophy and interests relative to the duties and responsibilities above (2-page limit) Statement of research activities and interests relative to the duties and responsibilities above (2-page limit) Current curriculum vitae Contact information (including email addresses) for three individuals willing to write letters of recommendation Unofficial transcripts Selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire.A transcript will not be considered official if a designation of Issued to Student is earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. The University of Florida is a public institution and subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. The University and greater Gainesville community enjoy a variety of cultural events restaurants year-round outdoor recreational activities and social opportunities.
Health Assessment Required:	No

Required Experience:

Classification Title:Ast/Aso ProfClassification Minimum Requirements:Candidates for this rank shall hold the highest degree appropriate to their field. A candidate shall be expected to demonstrate successful experience pertinent to the position they are being recommended and have demonstrated qualit...

Classification Title:	Ast/Aso Prof
Classification Minimum Requirements:	Candidates for this rank shall hold the highest degree appropriate to their field. A candidate shall be expected to demonstrate successful experience pertinent to the position they are being recommended and have demonstrated qualities relevant to the goals of the academic unit in which they will be employed.
Job Description:	The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences is creating an environment that affirms community across all dimensions. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position please call or the Florida Relay System at (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF . This is a 9-month tenure-accruing position that will be 50% research (Florida Agricultural Experiment Station) and 50% teaching (College of Agricultural and Life Sciences) available in the Food Science and Human Nutrition Department Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences at the University of Florida based in Gainesville FL. This assignment may be revised in accordance with the units needs. Tenure will accrue in the Food Science and Human Nutrition Department. The faculty member will seek contract and grant funding actively to support their program. Expected Duties: The successful candidate will develop a research and teaching program related to the chemistry of food and food ingredients. Appropriate research areas may include but are not limited to sustainable food ingredients sensory allergens toxicology plant-based food ingredients chemistry of sustainably sourced food components (flavor color nutritive and bioactive compounds) which can promote health while ensuring a palatable food supply microplastics engineered nanoparticles and PFASs in the food chain. Additionally developing state-of-the-art physicochemical tools for the characterization of food components extending shelf-life and reducing food waste through mechanistic studies of chemical changes during food processing and storage are potential areas of research. Emphasis may be placed on designing next-generation food materials and structuring systems that minimize environmental impact while maintaining desirable functionality and sensory quality. Research may involve AI-augmented discovery and predictive modeling. The University of Florida is committed to integrating artificial intelligence across all academic disciplines to create an AI-enabled workforce and advance research The candidate will be expected to develop and teach courses (in-person hybrid and/or online) related to food science as well as at least one additional food chemistry course that benefits our undergraduate and graduate students. These are but not limited to Food Chemistry Toxicology Instrumental Analysis and Flavor/Sensory Chemistry. Participation in other related courses is also expected. The candidate will be expected to develop an externally funded research program advise undergraduate students and mentor masters and doctoral students. The Departments Food Science curriculum is recognized by IFT for undergraduate education. Service to the Department: The candidate will be expected to participate in faculty meetings committees graduate seminar and related service work appropriate to faculty members. The successful candidate will actively participate in undergraduate and graduate education by chairing and serving on graduate committees supervising theses dissertations and undergraduate research and publishing research results alongside students. Faculty are encouraged to participate in professional development activities related to teaching and advising. The faculty member will engage in Extension activities related to the Land-Grant mission within their program area. Because of the IFAS land-grant mission all faculty are expected to be supportive of and engaged in all three mission areasResearch Teaching and Extensionregardless of the assignment split specified in the position description. Background Information: The Food Science and Human Nutrition Department a large interdisciplinary unit within IFAS comprises three distinct undergraduate programs: Food Science Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics. The Food Science program is an approved curriculum with the Institute of Food Technologists. Undergraduate student enrollment is approximately 550 including 72 Food Science students. The graduate program enrolls approximately 62 graduate students. Graduate-level programs are competitive and provide the opportunity for graduate student mentorship. Please consult the departmental webpage for additional information. The departments 30 faculty members conduct research teaching and extension programs in a broad range of areas including food chemistry and processing food safety and microbiology sustainable food systems phytochemical characterization aquatic foods fruit and juice processing engineering modeling micro- and macronutrient metabolism as well as pre- and probiotics nutritional immunology and chronic disease prevention. The department has a strong interdisciplinary nature and there is great opportunity for unique collaborations such as those established through the Center for Nutritional Sciences. Within walking distance are superb opportunities to participate in translational research with the Clinical and Translational Science Institute and collaborate with faculty from the Colleges of Medicine Health and Human Performance Public Health Pharmacy Liberal Arts and Sciences Engineering and Agricultural and Life Sciences. The Universitys Interdisciplinary Center for Biotechnology Research provides research support laboratories for disciplines such as proteomics genomics and bioinformatics. The University of Florida is a Land-Grant Sea-Grant and Space-Grant institution encompassing virtually all academic and professional disciplines with an enrollment of more than 56000 students. UF is a member of The Association of American Universities. The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences includes the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences the Florida Agricultural Experiment Station the Florida Cooperative Extension Service the College of Veterinary Medicine the Florida Sea Grant program and encompasses 16 on-campus academic departments and schools 12 Research and Educational Centers (REC) located throughout the state 6 Research sites/demonstration units administered by RECs or academic departments and Florida Cooperative Extension Service offices in all 67 counties (counties operate and maintain). The School of Natural Resources and Environment is an interdisciplinary unit housed in IFAS and managed by several colleges on campus. UF/IFAS employs nearly 4500 people which includes approximately 990 salaried faculty and 1400 permanent support personnel located in Gainesville and throughout the state. IFAS one of the nations largest agricultural and natural resources research and education organizations is administered by a Vice President and four deans: the Dean of the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences the Dean for Extension and Director of the Florida Cooperative Extension Service the Dean for Research and Director of the Florida Agricultural Experiment Station and the Dean for the College of Veterinary Medicine. UF/IFAS also engages in cooperative work with Florida A&M University in Tallahassee.
Expected Salary:	Commensurate with Education and Experience
Required Qualifications:	A doctorate (foreign equivalent acceptable) in Food Science or a closely related discipline is required (applicants will be considered if a doctoral degree will be earned by the date of appointment) Demonstrated skills in verbal and written communication and interpersonal relationships Supportive of the mission of the Land-Grant system Candidates must also have a commitment to UF core values.
Preferred:	Postdoctoral experience is desirable Experience teaching in-person and/or online Experience mentoring graduate and undergraduate students Demonstrated ability to procure extramural research funding Knowledge of the food industry and organizations activities and trends
Special Instructions to Applicants:	For full consideration candidates should apply and submit materials by May 31 2026. The position will remain open until a viable applicant pool is determined. Nominations Nominations are welcome. Nominations need to include the complete name and address of the nominee. This information should be sent to: Please refer to Requisition # 539578 Dr. Keith R. Schneider Chair Search and Screen Committee University of Florida IFAS Food Science and Human Nutrition Department 572 Newell Dr. Bldg. 475 Gainesville FL 32611-0620 Tel: Fax: Email: Application Information Applicants should go to Careers at UF and submit: Cover letter that states applicants interest in the position background and qualifications relative to duties responsibilities and qualifications listed above (2-page limit) Statement of teaching and mentoring philosophy and interests relative to the duties and responsibilities above (2-page limit) Statement of research activities and interests relative to the duties and responsibilities above (2-page limit) Current curriculum vitae Contact information (including email addresses) for three individuals willing to write letters of recommendation Unofficial transcripts Selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire.A transcript will not be considered official if a designation of Issued to Student is earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. The University of Florida is a public institution and subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. The University and greater Gainesville community enjoy a variety of cultural events restaurants year-round outdoor recreational activities and social opportunities.
Health Assessment Required:	No