Assistant/Associate Professor (Food Microbiology) in Baton Rouge, LA in Louisiana State University Agricultural Center (job Id: 1689915544)

Job title: Assistant/Associate Professor (Food Microbiology)
Company: Louisiana State University Agricultural Center
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Job Posting Title: Assistant/Associate Professor (Food Microbiology)

Position Type: Faculty

Department: LSUAG PL3 - School of Nutrition and Food Science (Georgianna Tuuri (00010995))

Work Location: S. Knapp Hall

Pay Grade: Academic

Job Description:

Work Location: School of Nutrition and Food Sciences, Baton Rouge, LA 70803

Position Description: The SNFS is seeking a highly motivated and creative individual to develop a research and teaching program in the area of food microbiology. The successful candidate will actively participate in the teaching, and research activities in the SNFS and will have the opportunity to work on collaborative projects with a wide variety of groups including the Food Innovation Institute (FOODii) and other departments. Areas of particular interest for future research include molecular methods in food safety microbiology, food safety intervention techniques, risk assessment of food borne pathogens, and detection, transmission, and ecology of food-borne pathogens and spoilage organisms in food production and manufacturing systems. Responsibilities will include teaching the undergraduate food microbiology class (lecture & lab) each year. Additional teaching may be required when needed, and the potential exists to teach graduate classes. The individual in this position will be expected to achieve a record of scholarly activity as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications, successful extramural funding, success in teaching university-level courses and mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students.

General Information: SNFS currently has 21 faculty members, 13 research/extension associates, and 5 administrative support staff members. There are over 200 undergraduate students and 38 graduate students. The SNFS offers an undergraduate degree program in Nutrition and Food Sciences with areas of concentration in Dietetics (ACEND accredited); Nutritional Sciences/Premed; Nutrition, Health and Society; and Food Science and Technology/Premed. The M.S. and Ph.D. degree programs in Nutrition and Food Sciences offer areas of concentration in Food and Bioprocessing Systems, Food Science and Technology, Human Nutrition, and Molecular Nutrition.

The LSU AgCenter and College of Agriculture maintain state of the art research facilities, and our faculty have access to extensive infrastructure and collaborative opportunities within the School and across campuses. The school also collaborates with LSU AgCenter FOODii which is a business incubator that specializes in developing emerging food ventures and providing technical services to existing and emerging companies. In addition, both basic, and clinical cores at Pennington Biomedical Research Center (PBRC) and LSU School of Veterinary Medicine are available for the successful candidate’s research program. This includes the PBRC Genomics Core that has state-of-the-art instruments for DNA and RNA sequencing. Bioinformatics support is also available as are state-of-the-art clinical research facilities at PBRC. The LSU School of Veterinary Medicine operates a MALDI-TOF-MS for clinical diagnosis for microbiology.

Louisiana State University transforms lives. Located in Baton Rouge, the capital of Louisiana, and enriched by Louisiana's natural and cultural distinctiveness, the community of learning at Louisiana's national Flagship University readies students to meet the environmental, social, economic, scientific, creative, and educational challenges that confront us locally and globally in the twenty-first century. Learning together, the students who begin their intellectual journey with us and the faculty whose research translates discovery into purpose make LSU a beacon of excellence. LSU represents the largest institution of higher education in the state and is the only public university in the state to be designated a Carnegie Research University with Very High Research Activity. It is among a handful of distinguished universities to enjoy Land, Sea, and Space Grant status. Louisiana State University offers vital research opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students as it transforms new technology into enterprise and lends expertise to solve endemic problems.

Qualification Requirements: A Ph.D. in food microbiology, microbiology, or closely related fields with expertise in food microbiology is required. Post doctoral experience preferred with a scholarly emphasis in food microbiology. Evidence of research excellence, the ability to develop and conduct extramurally funded research, and the ability to develop and effectively teach undergraduate and graduate courses and recruit and mentor students is desirable.

Salary and Benefits: Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. The LSU AgCenter has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Current benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, life, long-term disability, accident, vision, long-term care, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), university holidays (14 per year, typically includes a week off at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and possible educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework at campuses of the LSU System. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

Date Available: Upon completion of the selection process.

Application Deadline: August 31, 2023 or until a suitable applicant is identified.

Application Procedure: Apply online at (or through Workday for internal applicants)by attaching file(s) containing a curriculum vita, a letter of application, official university transcripts, three letters of reference and a statement describing how diversity would figure into your teaching, research, or extension activities. Questions about the online application system should be directed to the HRM Office at 225/578-0324. (Paper, faxed, or emailed application materials will not be accepted.) In lieu of attaching the letters of reference, they may be sent directly to:

Jack Losso, Chair Search Committee

Professor, School of Nutrition and Food Sciences

201G Animal and Food Science Laboratory Building

39 Forestry Lane

Baton Rouge, LA 70803

phone: 225-578-3883

email:

Website:

The LSU Agricultural Center is a statewide campus of the LSU System and provides equal opportunities in programs and employment.
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions: The Louisiana State University Agricultural Center’s School of Nutrition and Food Sciences (SNFS) seeks to fill a tenure-track faculty position in food microbiology at the level of assistant or associate professor. This is a 9-month joint appointment with primary responsibilities in Research (80% - LSU Agricultural Center) and Teaching (20% - LSU College of Agriculture).

Posting Date: July 19, 2023

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - The LSU AgCenter has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, life, long-term disability, accident, vision, long-term care, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some childcare and medical expenses), university holidays (14 per year), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and possible educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework at campuses of the LSU System. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

Remote Work - Positions approved to work remotely outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

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About the LSU Agricultural Center:

The , is one of eight campuses within the broader LSU enterprise (LSU System). The LSU AgCenter includes the Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station, which conducts agricultural-based research, and the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, which extends the knowledge derived from research to the people of the state. The AgCenter is headquartered in Baton Rouge and has 12 “on campus” academic departments and five regions which are made up of 15 branch research stations and an extension office in each parish. For more information, visit the AgCenter’s website at .

The LSU Agricultural Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The LSU Agricultural Center is a statewide campus of the LSU System and provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The AgCenter is committed to fostering an environment of inclusion, respect, and appreciation of differences in individuals. To learn more, visit The AgCenter’s site.

HCM Contact Information:

Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU AgCenter Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-2258 or emailed .
Expected salary:
Location: Baton Rouge, LA

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