Assistant or Associate Professor

About This Role: We are seeking applicants for a 12-month, tenure-track position (40% Teaching, 60% Research) at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor (commensurate with experience) that will contribute primarily to our teaching and research missions in dairy foods processing within the Animal Sciences and Industry Department (ASI). The ASI Department is a national leader in teaching, research and outreach focused on animal and food sciences. ASI is home to the undergraduate Food Science & Industry degree program, which is accredited through the Institute of Food Technologists. The successful individual will be expected to develop a nationally recognized, externally funded research program in dairy food processing that is linked with a dynamic graduate research program. Teaching responsibilities will include Dairy Foods Processing & Technology (ASI 608) and other coursework consistent with the program’s needs and the selected individual’s interests. K-State is also home to the cross-disciplinary Food Science Institute (FSI) which provides many opportunities to participate in world-class interdisciplinary research, graduate training and teaching activities. Some of these opportunities involve agricultural security and sustainability, functional and healthy food systems, and the K-State Global Food Systems Initiative (). Major facility construction and renovations are underway in the food/animal/grain science areas at K-State, including renovation of the K-State dairy processing plant, Call Hall Dairy Bar and research laboratories. Experience in creamery operations, fluid milk processing, and/or manufacture of dairy ingredients is desirable as the successful applicant will supervise the managers of these dairy foods facilities and use them in support of their program.Position Description and Responsibilities: The person selected for this exciting position will: Lead a productive externally funded research program in dairy processing industryDevelop a dynamic graduate research programTeach and advise students in the Food Science & Industry and Animal Sciences & Industry majors.Have opportunities to participate in online programs through the K-State Global CampusEngage in scholarly activities relevant to K-State’s Next-Gen strategic planPromote K-State’s dairy and food processing/science emphases to stakeholdersProvide oversight to the K-State dairy processing plant (creamery) and retail operationsHelp foster a spirit of diversity, inclusion and teamwork within a multicultural work environment Why Join Us: Kansas State University is a dynamic land-grant university located in beautiful Manhattan, KS (approximately 72,000 county population), with a current student population of approximately 20,000. The Department of Animal Sciences & Industry at Kansas State University is a world leader, known for its reputable research dedicated to food and animal agriculture. The Food Science program, both on-campus and distance components, is mature and provides extensive opportunities to collaborate across multiple campus groups with trans-disciplinary emphasis goals, along with interacting with an abundance of state, regional and national industry partners. Kansas has one of the fastest growing dairy industries in the country, with over 4,133 billion pounds of milk production in 2022, a rapidly expanding dairy herd, and currently contributes to over 28,000 direct and indirect Kansas jobs. The importance of agriculture is recognized by the guiding document for Kansas State University as it moves forward: K-State’s Plan for Economic Prosperity in Kansas (Principles of Community. What You’ll Need to Succeed: Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. degree (at time of employment) in Food Science, Food Engineering, Dairy Science, Animal Science, or related disciplineKnowledge and experience in dairy foods processing and innovationDemonstrated potential to develop an impactful and relevant research programAptitude and enthusiasm to teach and advise undergraduate and graduate studentsEffective written and oral communication skills Preferred Qualifications: Experience in creamery operations, fluid milk processing, and manufacture of dairy ingredientsDemonstrated academic publication record that is consistent with level of experienceEvidence of being a successful team member and effective leaderCommitment to the University’s land-grant mission and the K-State Next-Gen Strategic Plan