Assistant Professor in Food Chemistry; Tenure-Track

The Department of Food Science prepares our students for jobs in the food industry, government, and academia. Our graduates are highly sought after for their understanding of the basic principles of biology, chemistry and engineering as applied to food. We seek a scholar in Food Chemistry with expertise in carbohydrate, protein, lipid, or flavor chemistry. This tenure-track faculty hire will complement existing departmental chemistry expertise in analytical chemistry, lipid chemistry, nutraceuticals, and flavor chemistry. This hire should also complement existing departmental expertise in food biology and food engineering. A faculty hire in this area is core to the mission of the department and the food science undergraduate and graduate curricula and will teach courses in principles of food science, food chemistry and/or sensory science. Individuals must have at least one post-baccalaureate degree in Food Science.

The School of Environmental and Biological Sciences (SEBS) and the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station (NJAES) at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is leading the way to achieve a healthy and sustainable future. We do this through a rich tradition in research, education, entrepreneurship, outreach, and engagement. Successful applicants will prioritize and align with SEBS' values of inclusivity, interdisciplinary excellence and scholarly relevance leading to innovative research programs, student success, and community engagement.

See: https://sebs.rutgers.edu/strategic-plan/core-areas.php

This tenure-track nine-month academic appointment is at the Assistant Professor level. Successful applicants will be competitive for external funding opportunities with the potential to establish an integrated research program and must be committed to teaching core and elective courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels and to mentoring research students at all degree levels.

Rutgers and SEBS are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (https://diversity.rutgers.edu). One of our main priorities is to diversify our faculty ranks as outlined in the SEBS/ NJAES DEI strategic plan to ensure our faculty composition reflects the diversity of our state and student population. We especially encourage applications from backgrounds underrepresented in the sciences including Black, Latine, Indigenous, and LGBTQ+ scientists.

The School of Environmental and Biological Sciences (SEBS) powers the university's robust exploration of sciences. From microorganisms to a changing climate, the land, air and ocean, nutrition and food sciences, animals, and plants. SEBS- NJAES continues to successfully serve the increasingly diverse population of New Jersey by integrating basic and applied research with education, outreach, and engagement to achieve community-serving outcomes. The New Jersey Institute for Food, Nutrition, and Health (IFNH) plays a central role in these efforts, building on Rutgers' extensive and pioneering work in the fields of agriculture, food science, nutritional science, and human and animal health. IFNH underscores the commitment of Rutgers University to new transformational initiatives across the many disciplines impacting food, nutrition, and health. The institute embraces a culture of interdisciplinarity that seeks solutions to our health problems in the social as well as the biological determinants of health. IFNH oversees a spectrum of translational activity ranging from basic research to community outreach. The breadth of its activities is reflected in the diversity of its research centers, thematic programs, and student services. As one of its top program priorities, the institute focuses on ways to stem the epidemic rise in childhood obesity and obesity-related disorders such as diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.

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Individuals must have at least one post-baccalaureate degree in Food Science combined with advanced research training and experience.

Demonstrated record of scholarship. Strong written and oral presentation skills.

Strong interpersonal skills and experience working in multi-disciplinary teams.

Demonstrated record of scholarship.
Strong written and oral presentation skills.

Strong interpersonal skills and experience working in multi-disciplinary teams.

Rutgers and SEBS are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (https://diversity.rutgers.edu). One of our main priorities is to diversify our faculty ranks as outlined in the SEBS/ NJAES DEI strategic plan to ensure our faculty composition reflects the diversity of our state and student population. We especially encourage applications from backgrounds underrepresented in the sciences including Black, Latine, Indigenous, and LGBTQ+ scientists.

Applications submitted before January 2, 2024, will receive full consideration, with review continuing until the positions are filled. Applicants should provide a cover letter that includes a brief summary of their academic background, why they are interested in this opportunity and contact information for three references, a curriculum vitae (CV), a statement of research interests and how they align with or complement existing research at SEBS/Rutgers (3 page maximum), a statement of teaching interests and philosophy (2 page maximum), and a statement discussing their past experiences and philosophy for promoting equity and inclusion in a diverse educational environment through research, teaching, mentoring, and service (2 page maximum). For guidance on preparing a diversity statement: https://execdeanagriculture.rutgers.edu/diversity-equity-inclusion/diversity-statement-instructions.php

For additional information about the positions, please contact Dr. Donald W. Schaffner, Department of Food Science Chair, or Irene Weston, Department Administrator.

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