Assistant Professor in Food Engineering (Position #128473) Washington State University

The Department of Biological Systems Engineering (College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences) seeks a 12-month, 75%, permanent, full time tenure-track position in the rank of Assistant Professor in food engineering. The position has primarily research and teaching responsibilities with the expectation of contributing to outreach and extension activities. The successful candidate is expected to establish a record of excellence in both scholarly and educational activities, as well as competitive and independent research and teaching programs. The candidate will write proposals to secure extramural funds from state, regional and national grant sources, private foundations and companies. The program must be based on stakeholder needs and effectively integrate research with other disciplines such as electrical engineering, food, materials, computer and health sciences. The candidate will disseminate research findings by publishing results in peer-reviewed scientific journals and delivering presentations at scientific conferences and stakeholder meetings, and using web-based and other communication platforms. Other responsibilities include advising graduate and undergraduate students, mentoring student activities/organizations, and serving the university, college, department and professional organizations.

To apply: visit http://www.wsujobs.com and be prepared to submit a detailed letter of application addressing the required and desired qualifications, a current curriculum vita, a statement of vision for the food engineering program, names and contact information of three (3) people willing to serve as references, and a scanned copy of official transcripts to facilitate screening. WSU is an EO/AA Educator and Employer.

Screening of application materials will begin April 01, 2019 and will continue until position is filled. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will begin the appointment on August 16, 2019.

For additional information on Washington State University and BSE, visit our home page at: https://bsyse.wsu.edu. Please contact Dr. Shyam Sablani, Search Committee Chair, at ssablani@wsu.edu, 509-335-7745 with questions about this position.