Assistant/Associate Extension Professor and Seafood Technology and Food Safety Specialist

1 month ago

Orono, Maine, United States University of Maine Full time

Position Title:
Assistant/Associate Extension Professor and Seafood Technology and Food Safety Specialist (id:83934)
Campus:
Orono
Department:
Cooperative Extension - OCES
Bargaining Unit:
AFUM
Salary Band/Wage Band:
N/A
Location:
Orono ME
Statement of the Job:
The Assistant/Associate Extension Professor and Seafood technology and Food Safety Specialist with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension will directly support the over $2.5 billion Maine Seafood / Aquaculture Industries by providing impactful federally- and state-required food safety workforce training, education, and research. The position will also support the development of new seafood products, processes, and training to support the workforce. The faculty member in this position will provide leadership for Cooperative Extension's seafood technology and food safety programming and applied research. The faculty member, in partnership with county and campus-based Extension staff and UMaine faculty, will develop or assist educational programing and applied research focused on seafood and food safety. The position will address the wide spectrum of seafood and aquaculture industry food safety and processing needs with a priority for the needs of Maine small businesses. The position will conduct applied research and scholarship in collaboration with colleagues within Cooperative Extension, Aquaculture Research Institute (ARI), the UMaine School of Food and Agriculture, and others.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Design, implement, evaluate, and communicate to stakeholders a Plan of Work that aligns with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension mission and addresses high priority food safety needs of small businesses and consumers
Collaborate closely with the University of Maine Aquaculture Institute (ARI) Research Team.
Build and sustain linkages and collaborate with colleagues in Cooperative Extension, ARI, Maine Sea Grant, School of Food and Agriculture, and other relevant academic units on issues related to seafood technology and food safety.
Work in partnership with the Extension faculty and staff, county and campus-based colleagues, and statewide partners to:
Develop and conduct educational programs for stakeholders, Cooperative Extension staff and other professionals, work independently and as part of teams, on issues related to seafood technology and food safety
Serve as a resource for timely and relevant seafood technology and food safety information for faculty, professional and classified staff within Cooperative Extension, and for statewide agency professionals
Serve in a leadership role for the seafood technology and food safety network within Cooperative Extension
Build and sustain linkages and collaborate with colleagues in Cooperative Extension, ARI, Maine Sea Grant and other relevant academic units on issues related to seafood technology and food safety.
Provide food safety education/information to commercial food businesses where relevant including Seafood HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) certification workshops and commercial sanitation.
Develop a network of Maine seafood processors to provide the latest food safety education and encourage information and resource sharing.
Work as part of a team with external agencies and organizations to address multi-county, state, multi-state and national issues related to food safety
Develop online programming to support the needs of the aquaculture and seafood industry sectors.
Teach courses for credit (including micro-credentials) for enrolled university students, community members seeking certification, and/or others.
Disseminate the results of applied research and other scholarly work
Participate in local, regional and state program development teams
Ensure compliance with civil rights, affirmative action, and equal opportunity
Hire, orient and supervise professionals, classified, and/or student employees as appropriate, including conducting or participating in required performance evaluations, and providing safety and environmental management oversight
Utilize coaching and mentoring methods, which provide an environment that is anticipatory, supportive, and encourages constructive feedback on performance
Develop and maintain professional relationships that reflect courtesy, civility, and mutual respect
Develop and sustain a professional development plan in support of one's Plan of Work
Contribute to University of Maine Cooperative Extension's overall marketing initiatives as part of one's Plan of Work
Commit to organizational improvement by identifying opportunities to improve and recommending possible alternatives
Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned

Complete Job Announcement

About the University:
The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. As a former NSF ADVANCE institution, the University of Maine is committed to diversity in our workforce and to dual-career couples.

UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer here.

Cooperative Extension is the doorway to UMaine expertise. For over 100 years, Extension has been putting university research to work in homes, businesses, farms, and communities - in every corner of Maine. These educational efforts focus on the Maine Food System and Positive Youth Development through 4-H programs. In addition to state offices in Orono, there is a network of county-based offices staffed by experts who provide practical, locally-based solutions for farmers, small business owners, kids, parents, consumers, and many others. Cooperative Extension strives to be an equitable, sustainable, purposeful and enjoyable place to work.

Qualifications:
Required:

Earned Ph.D in Food Science or closely related field
Experience with food safety procedures including seafood HACCP and sanitation
Demonstrated ability to design, deliver and evaluate educational programs
Knowledge of, or documented record of, conducting high-quality, applied scientific research, demonstrated by publication in peer-reviewed journals and/or popular press
Demonstrated computer and educational technology skills
Excellent interpersonal, technical writing, and public communication skills
Knowledge of or experience in grant writing
Demonstrated ability to work well as part of a team and independently; must be self-motivated and directed with the ability to achieve goals and manage multiple tasks in an autonomous work environment
Ability to travel, usually requiring a valid driver's license, both in- and out-of-state, with reimbursement at the contract rate
Ability to work a flexible schedule, depending upon the needs of interested parties
Preferred:

Experience with Cooperative Extension educational program development, delivery and evaluation
Familiarity with aquaculture practices, regulations, and research, with a focus on Maine's aquaculture industry
Established record of effectiveness in Extension educational programming
Demonstrated experience with applied research and community needs assessments
Experience in grant writing and the financial management of grant funds
Successful supervisory experience
Experience working with diverse audiences; knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion; and understanding of equal opportunity, affirmative action and civil rights policies

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