Research Assistant/Associate Professor of Food and Nutrition

ZipRecruiter; Fort Valley (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Valley State University invites applications for a full-time Research Assistant/Associate Professor in Food and Nutrition. The role focuses on developing a research program related to food security and involves teaching and collaboration with stakeholders to address issues in food systems. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. and show experience in research, with an emphasis on food distribution and nutrition.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a Ph.D. in a relevant field.
• Experience with food distribution and social aspects of food and nutrition is needed.
• Demonstrated publication record in academic journals is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop a multidisciplinary research program on food security.
• Collaborate on food system issues and assist in student recruitment.
• May teach undergraduate courses as an adjunct.

Skills

Research skills

Food distribution experience

Publishing in peer-reviewed journals

Education

Ph.D. in food science, food and nutrition, or related field

Job description

Job Description

FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (FVSU), a state and land-grant institution of the University System of Georgia, invites applications for the position of Research Assistant/Associate Professor of Food and Nutrition.

Fort Valley State University, the only 1890 land-grant university in Georgia, is a comprehensive institution that provides an education to over 2,800 students including graduate students. The university is located in the town of Fort Valley in Peach County, the original site of the state's peach industry. Its 1,365-acre (5.52 km²) campus is Georgia's second-largest public university in area.

Fort Valley State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, marital or veteran status.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Department of Family and Consumer Sciences invites applications for a full-time Research Assistant/ Associate Professor in Food and Nutrition. The Research Assistant/ Associate Professor will develop an integrated program involving research and teaching focused on health, sustainability, and/or accessibility of foods/food security. The Research Assistant/ Associate Professor of Food and Nutrition will participate as a full-time faculty member in a 12-month, non-tenure track 100% research appointment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Develop a multidisciplinary, independent research program related to food security (i.e., food systems, food processing, food distribution, product development, food waste, food toxicology, etc.) through extramural research funding.
2. Collaborate with faculty, staff, and stakeholders to address food system issues related to health, nutrition, environmental or economic sustainability, and/or accessibility of foods/food security.
3. Generate, translate, apply, and disseminate research-based information that can be used to support and empower food entrepreneurs and assist organizations in growing, processing, and distributing healthy foods locally and in surrounding communities.
4. May teach undergraduate courses related to food and nutrition as adjunct.
5. Assist and advise undergraduate students.
6. Participate in student recruitment and retention activities.
7. Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ph.D. in food science, food and nutrition, nutrition, or a closely related field.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with food distribution.
• Experience with social aspects of food and nutrition.
• Demonstrated ability to publish in peer-reviewed journals.
• Potential to acquire extramural funding to support extension programs.

USG Core Values Statement

The University System of Georgia is comprised of 26 institutions of higher education and the System Office. Our USG Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do. More details are available at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

USG also supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5, available at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

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