Open Rank Professor - Food Microbiology & Safety

University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Georgia in Athens invites applications for an Open Rank, 9‑month academic faculty position in Food Microbiology and/or Food Safety. The successful candidate will develop a robust research and teaching program, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, and seek extramural funding.

Applicants should have a PhD in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field, along with evidence of scholarly activity and ability to mentor PhD/MS students and postdocs; starting Aug 1, 2027; review

Qualifications

• PhD in Food Science, Microbiology or equivalent required.
• Evidence of scholarly activity and ability to mentor graduate students.
• Experience obtaining extramural funds preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in food microbiology or related fields.
• Establish an extramurally funded research program.
• Direct PhD and MS students and postdoctoral researchers.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to advance food safety and microbiology research.

Skills

Grant writing

Teaching

Leadership

Scholarly activity

Education

PhD in Food Science or Microbiology

Job description

The University of Georgia in Athens invites applications for an Open Rank, 9‑month academic faculty position in Food Microbiology and/or Food Safety. The successful candidate will develop a robust research and teaching program, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, and seek extramural funding.

Applicants should have a PhD in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field, along with evidence of scholarly activity and ability to mentor PhD/MS students and postdocs; starting Aug 1, 2027; review