Food Safety Specialist

Company: Washington State University
Location: Prosser
Posted on: June 21, 2022

Job Description:

Food Safety Specialist The School of Food Science (SFS) within the College of
Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS) at
Washington State University is seeking a dynamic, motivated, highly
skilled and experienced problem-solving leader and researcher for a
full-time, permanent 12-month tenure-track position (70% extension;
30% research) at the Assistant, Associate, or Professor level at
the Prosser, Washington Irrigated Agricultural Research and
Extension Center.
The successful candidate is expected to develop an impactful and
well-funded integrated extension and research program focusing on
food safety with an emphasis on raw agricultural products and
minimally processed foods produced in the Pacific Northwest.
Required qualification: Earned Ph.D. in Food
Science, Food Microbiology, or a related discipline at date of
hire. - Strong academic training or industry experience in food
safety. A minimum of 2 years of experience in food safety-related
work in a research university or industry. A record of
accomplishments in extension and research commensurate with
department, college, and university standards for tenure or level
of rank.
Screening will begin on July 11, 2022, and will
continue until position is filled.
To apply: Application must
include a detailed letter of application addressing all
qualification; a current curriculum vitae; statement on
contributions to equity and diversity; copies of official
transcripts; and name and contact information for three
professional references. Reference letters will be requested from
the finalists. Please contact Dr. Meijun Zhu (meijun.zhu@wsu.edu,
509-335-4016), Search Committee Chair, for questions about this
position. For a complete position description listing all required
and desired qualifications and application process, visit
htttp://www.wsujobs.com - -(R-5958). -
For additional information on Washington State University, CAHNRS
or SFS, visit http://cahnrs.wsu.edu/ and http://sfs.wsu.edu. EEO/AA/ADA. - The Chronicle of Higher Education. Keywords: Food Safety Specialist, Location: Prosser, WA - 99350

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