Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo
Assistant/Associate Professor in Meat Food Safety
Department: CAFES-Animal Science (100400)
College/Division: CAFES-College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences
Salary Range: Salary commensurate with background and experience of the individual selected.
Position Description:
ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IN MEAT FOOD SAFETY.
The Animal Science Department (ASCI) within the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences at Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo, CA invites applications for a full-time, academic year, tenure track position with a split appointment in the ASCI Department and the Food Science and Nutrition (FSN) Department within the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences at California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly), San Luis Obispo, CA. Starting date is negotiable but preferred start date is September 7, 2017. The position involves teaching courses in meat food safety, microbiology, HACCP, meat science, and disciplines appropriate to the expertise of the individual and needs of the departments. The establishment of a scholarly, externally-funded, applied research program is expected. The successful candidate will establish active collaborative relationships with other university faculty and researchers; leaders in the meat food industry, students, and the general public to provide information and leadership related to meat food safety issues. In addition, candidates should be able to provide practical experience and individualized student-learning opportunities such as experiential classes, undergraduate and graduate research projects and student internships.
Duties may also include, but are not limited to, supervision of undergraduate senior projects, graduate student research, team teaching assignments, student advising, on-line courses and teaching graduate level courses and/or in a Master of Professional Studies or certificate program. The successful candidate is expected to participate in scholarly activities (i.e., research, grant writing, publications, presentations, scientific affiliation) as part of his/her professional development. Service activities will include participation on department, college, and university committees and instructional related activities. Excellent written and oral communication skills and strong interests in undergraduate and graduate teaching are required. Particular attention will be afforded to candidates who have industry experience.
The Animal Science Department (ASCI) within the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences at Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo, CA invites applications for a full-time, academic year, tenure track position with a split appointment in the ASCI Department and the Food Science and Nutrition (FSN) Department within the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences at California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly), San Luis Obispo, CA. Starting date is negotiable but preferred start date is September 7, 2017. The position involves teaching courses in meat food safety, microbiology, HACCP, meat science, and disciplines appropriate to the expertise of the individual and needs of the departments. The establishment of a scholarly, externally-funded, applied research program is expected. The successful candidate will establish active collaborative relationships with other university faculty and researchers; leaders in the meat food industry, students, and the general public to provide information and leadership related to meat food safety issues. In addition, candidates should be able to provide practical experience and individualized student-learning opportunities such as experiential classes, undergraduate and graduate research projects and student internships.
Duties may also include, but are not limited to, supervision of undergraduate senior projects, graduate student research, team teaching assignments, student advising, on-line courses and teaching graduate level courses and/or in a Master of Professional Studies or certificate program. The successful candidate is expected to participate in scholarly activities (i.e., research, grant writing, publications, presentations, scientific affiliation) as part of his/her professional development. Service activities will include participation on department, college, and university committees and instructional related activities. Excellent written and oral communication skills and strong interests in undergraduate and graduate teaching are required. Particular attention will be afforded to candidates who have industry experience.
Minimum Qualifications (Staff Only):
Required Qualifications:
Qualifications include a Ph.D. in Meat Science, Food Science or related discipline. Other considerations include demonstration of excellence in teaching, and effective communication and interpersonal skills. The ability to be a productive team player and to interact well with peers, students, industry, government agencies, and the general public is essential. The ability to collaborate on research with faculty across the College, University, and industry is desirable.
Preferred Qualifications:
Candidates who demonstrate a commitment to diversity, and who have international experience or the desire to cultivate international links, is preferred.
Special Conditions:
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive. Sensitive positions are those requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to Cal Poly or individuals in the university community.
The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
May be required to complete a Supplemental Employment Application Questionnaire, which contains questions pertaining to conviction history, and submit it when requested by Cal Poly. This disclosure is confidential and will not necessarily preclude applicants from employment.
Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive. Sensitive positions are those requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to Cal Poly or individuals in the university community.
The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
May be required to complete a Supplemental Employment Application Questionnaire, which contains questions pertaining to conviction history, and submit it when requested by Cal Poly. This disclosure is confidential and will not necessarily preclude applicants from employment.
Review Begin Date: 02-27-2017
Requisition Number: 104326
To Apply: All applicants must apply online at: https://www.calpolyjobs.org.
About Us
Cal Poly is a nationally ranked, four-year, comprehensive public university. Founded in 1901, the 6,000-acre campus is nestled in the foothills of San Luis Obispo, along California's scenic central coast and midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco. With a budget of $168.5 million, the university has a student enrollment exceeding 17,000 students and employs more than 2,000 faculty and staff members. Cal Poly is part of the 23-campus California State University system.
At California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. Bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences and value systems fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Cal Poly's values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility.
Cal Poly's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. California Polytechnic State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
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