Assistant Professor, Dairy Foods Processing & Research

Kansas State University; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 108,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas State University’s Department of Animal Sciences and Industry (ASI) invites applications for a faculty role to lead a nationally recognized dairy foods research program and contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching in dairy processing and related manufacturing. Role emphasizes externally funded research, collaboration with dairy processors and industry partners, and student mentorship.

The position leverages facilities in Call Hall and the Western Star Global Grain and Food

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in a dairy, food, animal, engineering, biomanufacturing or related field.
• Demonstrated scholarly productivity appropriate to career stage.
• Ability to teach and mentor students in modern instructional environments.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a nationally recognized, externally funded research program in dairy foods processing and innovative manufacturing.
• Pursue competitive extramural funding from federal agencies, industry, and foundations.
• Build productive partnerships with dairy processors, food manufacturers, equipment makers and other industry stakeholders.
• Maintain and utilize the renovated Call Hall dairy processing plant and R&D space for research and industry collaboration.
• Develop approaches to improve safety, quality, functionality, sustainability, efficiency and economic viability of dairy products and processes.
• Translate research findings into technologies, publications, and IP with real-world impact.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students.
• Publish and present research results at journals, conferences and extension programs.

Skills

Teaching & mentoring

Research program development

Grant writing

Industry collaboration

Education

Doctorate

Job description

Kansas State University’s Department of Animal Sciences and Industry (ASI) invites applications for a faculty role to lead a nationally recognized dairy foods research program and contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching in dairy processing and related manufacturing. Role emphasizes externally funded research, collaboration with dairy processors and industry partners, and student mentorship.

The position leverages facilities in Call Hall and the Western Star Global Grain and Food