Research Faculty – Extension Specialist – Consumer Food Safety

University of Idaho

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rrUniversity of Idaho

rrResearch Faculty – Extension Specialist – Consumer Food Safety

rrLocation: Moscow

rrDivision/College: College of Agricultural & Life Sciences

rrEmployee Category: Faculty

rrPay Range: Commensurate with Experience

rrFTE: 1

rrFull/Part Time:

rrPosition Summary:

r The Department of Animal, Veterinary and Food Sciences is seeking to
hire an assistant professor for a tenure track Research Faculty –
Extension Specialist position at the University of Idaho. Consumer food
safety is an essential component of food safety education of consumers
and has been a long-standing commitment of University of Idaho Extension
and food science education. There is tremendous demand from consumers
statewide for this position. This role will serve 0% teaching and
advising, 25% scholarship and creative activity, 70% outreach and
extension, and 5% university service and leadership. This position
provides food safety training to consumers statewide, and will
participate in statewide outreach, and will also conduct publishable
research on food safety.

Eligible for summer funding.

rrMinimum Qualifications:

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– PhD in Food Science, Family and Consumer Sciences, Nutritional
Sciences, Food Microbiology, or a closely related discipline.
– Experience with informed and cutting-edge community-based food
safety programs.
– Experience with written and oral communication skills.
– Experience with implementing food safety programs.

rrPreferred Qualifications:

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– Experience working in Extension.
– Demonstrated experience in the development of initiatives aimed at
enhancing institutional and community nutrition and food safety
groups.
– Experience in grant application and administration.

rrPhysical Requirements & Working Conditions:

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rRequired Licensures, Certifications or other

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rPosting Number: F001282P

rrPosting Date: 09/16/2024

rrClosing Date:

rrOpen Until Filled: Yes

rrSpecial Instructions:

rApplications received by October 16th, 2024 will receive first
consideration.

Along with your on-line application, write a letter of qualification
addressing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications
listed.

In addition, your application materials must include a CV, names &
contact information for at least three (3) professional references,
unofficial transcripts, a statement of research, and two (2) reference
letters emailed to rcollier@uidaho.edu.

For questions, please contact:Bob Collier

Agricultural Education, Leadership & Communications208-885-9489

rcollier@uidaho.edu

rrBackground Check: Applicants who are selected as final possible
candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

rrTo apply, please visit:
[jobs.uidaho.edu](https://apptrkr.com/5643605)

rrEEO Statement

rUniversity of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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