The University of Georgia Hiring for Assistant/Associate Professor of Poultry Processing, Product Quality and Safety at Athens Area Full Time

Posting Number:

F1864P

Working Title:

Assistant/Associate Professor of Poultry Processing, Product Quality and Safety

Department:

CAES-Poultry Science

About the University of Georgia:

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

College/Unit/Department website:

https://poultry.caes.uga.edu/

Posting Type:

External

Retirement Plan:

TRS or ORP

Employment Type:

Employee

Benefits Eligibility:

Benefits Eligible

Advertised Salary:

Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience

Anticipated Start Date:

08/01/2024

Job Posting Date:

01/25/2024

Open until filled:

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applicants should submit the following documentation in electronic format: (1) letter of application; (2) curriculum vita; (3) Graduate School transcripts (4) a list of 3 references with contact information including email address, and (5) 1 to 2-page statements of research and teaching philosophies, including accomplishments and future goals. Applicant screening will begin immediately. To assure full consideration, applications must be received by March 15, 2024. The start date is on/after August 1, 2024. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Questions regarding the position should be addressed to Dr. Todd Applegate, Department Head, [email protected].

Location of Vacancy:

Athens Area

EEO Statement:

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ([email protected]).

Classification Title:

Open Rank

Faculty Rank:

Open Rank (Tenure Track)

Contract Type:

Academic (9 mo.)

Tenure Status:

Tenure Track

Minimum Qualifications:

A Ph.D. in microbiology, muscle biology, food engineering, food safety, or related field.

Position Summary:

The Department of Poultry Science at the University of Georgia is seeking applications for a full-time Assistant/Associate Professor of Poultry Science with primary responsibilities in poultry processing, product quality and safety. This is a nine-month, academic-year tenure track position with a 75% Research, 20% Instructional, and 5% service appointment. This position will report to the Department Head. Successful applicants will be expected to establish innovative, nationally-recognized research and teaching programs. Potential research foci could include, but are not limited to, processing methods and equipment, poultry product quality, microbiology and food safety, quality of conversion of muscle to poultry products, factors influencing poultry product quality, and other areas of critical importance to the future of the poultry sector.

The successful candidate will be expected to develop a vigorous, high-impact, extramurally funded research program that advances subsequent poultry/avian science research, education, and poultry sector innovation. The successful candidate is also expected to extensively collaborate and work cooperatively with other scientists within the Department, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, the University of Georgia, as well as other land-grant and non-land-grant Universities in the US and globally; effectively support our teaching mission at the undergraduate and graduate levels; and contribute to enriching our institutional missions of teaching, research, and service. Specific teaching assignments will be negotiated, but are expected to be commensurate with a 25% instructional appointment.

The position will be located at the University of Georgia Campus in Athens, Georgia. The University of Georgia (UGA) (www.uga.edu) is a preeminent Land Grant institution located 70 miles northeast of Atlanta with excellent opportunities for collaboration with faculty that have diverse research interests. The Department of Poultry Science has exceptional research and live bird facilities, including a hatchery, feed mill, pilot-scale poultry processing and further processing facility, and a poultry products food-safety intervention validation facility. Opportunities for collaboration exist within the department and across UGA units such as animal/dairy science, food science, engineering, veterinary and biomedical sciences, poultry health and diagnostics as well as local USDA-ARS scientists. With 29 processing and further processing facilities for broiler meat, several egg products facilities, and the largest shipping port in the US for poultry exports, this position is key to the success of the poultry sector.

The College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) at UGA is a global leader in innovation that seeks to propel the agricultural industry forward through world-class teaching, research and outreach that addresses the need for increased technology in agricultural production.

Additional Requirements:

To be considered for the rank of Associate Professor, candidates should demonstrate clear and convincing evidence of emerging stature as a regional or national authority as appropriate for the position. Assessment of rank on hire for appointees will be consistent with the requirements for ranks beginning on page 11 of the UGA Guidelines for Appointment, Promotion, & Tenure (https://provost.uga.edu/faculty-affairs/guidelines_for_appointment_promotion_tenure_of_academic_rank_faculty_rev23_for_print_or_webiste_ew.pdf ) and the tenure processes of the appointing department UGA P&T Criteria by Unit (https://provost.uga.edu/resources/documents/Poultry_Science2015.pdf). To be eligible for tenure on appointment, candidates must be appointed as an Associate Professor, have been tenured at a prior institution, and bring a demonstrable national reputation to the institution. Any request for tenure upon appointment must be approved before hire.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification:

Candidates should have a background in meat processing, animal product quality assessment, microbiology, muscle biology, food engineering, or food safety. Candidates with a demonstrated record of collaborative research, extramural grant success, program development contributions, and student mentorship are preferred.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies:

Strong organizational, interpersonal (written and oral) and demonstrated collaborative skills are also preferred.

Is this a Position of Trust?:

Yes

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?:

Yes

Does this position require a P-Card? :

No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? :

No

Is driving a responsibility of this position?:

Yes

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?:

No

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications):

Yes

Credit and P-Card policy:

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Background Investigation Policy:

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Develop a vigorous, high-impact, extramurally funded research program in focal areas that could include, but are not limited to, processing methods and equipment, poultry product quality, microbiology and food safety, quality of conversion of muscle to poultry products, factors influencing poultry product quality, and other areas of critical importance to the future of the poultry sector.

Percentage Of Time:

75

Duties/Responsibilities:

Effectively support our teaching mission at the undergraduate and graduate levels; and contribute to enriching our institutional missions of teaching, research, and service.

Percentage Of Time:

20

Duties/Responsibilities:

Extensively collaborate and work cooperatively with other scientists within the Department, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, the University of Georgia, as well as other land-grant and non-land-grant Universities in the US and globally.

Percentage Of Time:

5