Assistant Professor of Practice - Food Science Laboratory Engagement

Job Description

The Department of Food Science & Technology at Virginia Tech seeks candidates for a 12 month calendar year (CY) non-tenure track Assistant Professor of Practice position. We are seeking an educator with hands-on food science experience (or other related field) who can provide technical and practical knowledge of food science related careers for our students. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing leadership within our undergraduate teaching program, and specifically provide oversight, guidance and instruction across our teaching laboratories. This position will also work as part of a team to expand industry partnerships and develop, manage and coordinate experiential learning opportunities for our students.

Required Qualifications

M.S. in Food Science or related discipline; Experience working in a laboratory setting; Experience working within or collaborating with the food industry; Excellent presentation skills; Excellent communication skills; Experience working in a team setting

Preferred Qualifications

Direct experience teaching food science or food science related laboratory courses; Experience mentoring undergraduate students in skills in a research laboratory setting; Experience supervising others in a professional setting

Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

80,000 - 85,000

Hours per week

40

Review Date

05/23/2025

Additional Information

 

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

 

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

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