Assistant/Associate Professor in Postharvest Microbiology (California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo, CAFES-College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences)

Full-time academic year position within the Horticulture and Crop Science (HCS) Department at Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo, CA. Beginning date is January 6, 2020. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. The successful applicant will teach courses that prepare students for a broad range of careers in food microbiology and postharvest technology as they relate to both fresh and lightly-processed fruits and vegetables. Based on the successful applicant's areas of expertise, there is opportunity to develop new courses associated with this position. Teaching and scholarship interests should include: microbial contamination and transmission, antimicrobial sanitation methods, packaging and temperature effects on microbial growth and overall product shelf-life and cold-chain logistics The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to further develop curriculum related to these areas of emphasis. Duties may include but are not limited to: supervision of undergraduate senior projects, student career and coursework advising, and serving as advisor/mentor for student extracurricular activities such as clubs, judging teams, and/or professional organizations. Student supervision may also include graduate student research, teaching of graduate-level courses, and participation in a Master of Professional Studies or certificate program. The successful candidate is expected to participate in scholarly activities (e.g., applied research, grant writing, publications, and presentations). Service activities will include participation in department, college, and university committees. Additionally, the candidate will have the opportunity to work with technical staff and student employees to oversee and enhance departmental facilities. Required Qualifications / Specialized Skills Expertise in food microbiology and experience with the postharvest technology and handling of fresh fruits and vegetables is required, as is a strong and preferably demonstrable interest in undergraduate and graduate teaching. Knowledge of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) as well as a willingness to become a FSMA Trainer is desired. Particular attention will be afforded to candidates who have experience with commercial leafy greens and vegetable production. The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills. The ability to be a productive team player and to interact well with peers, students, the agricultural industry, government agencies, and the general public is essential. The successful candidate must demonstrate a commitment to diversity. Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential. Preferred Qualifications / Skills Industry experience and demonstrated ability to collaborate on research with faculty across the College, University, and agricultural industry. Preference will be given to those with experience in working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment. Preference will also be given to those with relevant work experience and those who bring professional capabilities. Special Conditions (Staff) Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Note: Cal Poly cannot deny an applicant a position solely or in part due to a criminal conviction history until it has performed an individualized assessment and linked the relevant conviction history with specific job duties in the position being sought. Please note: Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive. Sensitive positions are those requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to Cal Poly or individuals in the university community. The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. For health and wellbeing, Cal Poly is a smoke & tobacco-free campus. The university is committed to promoting a healthy environment for all members of our community. Faculty employees who wish to apply for permanent residency will be responsible for retaining an immigration attorney. All filing and attorney's fees will be incurred by the faculty member. Pre-Employment Conditions (Staff) Background / Fingerprint Benefits Eligible Yes Job Open Date 06-03-2019 Job Close Date 01-06-2020 Review Begin Date 08-19-2019 Internal Recruitment Only No If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Bioloxy

Full-time academic year position within the Horticulture and Crop Science (HCS) Department at Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo, CA. Beginning date is January 6, 2020. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The successful applicant will teach courses that prepare students for a broad range of careers in food microbiology and postharvest technology as they relate to both fresh and lightly-processed fruits and vegetables. Based on the successful applicant's areas of expertise, there is opportunity to develop new courses associated with this position. Teaching and scholarship interests should include:

microbial contamination and transmission,
antimicrobial sanitation methods,
packaging and temperature effects on microbial growth and
overall product shelf-life and cold-chain logistics

The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to further develop curriculum related to these areas of emphasis.

Duties may include but are not limited to: supervision of undergraduate senior projects, student career and coursework advising, and serving as advisor/mentor for student extracurricular activities such as clubs, judging teams, and/or professional organizations. Student supervision may also include graduate student research, teaching of graduate-level courses, and participation in a Master of Professional Studies or certificate program. The successful candidate is expected to participate in scholarly activities (e.g., applied research, grant writing, publications, and presentations). Service activities will include participation in department, college, and university committees. Additionally, the candidate will have the opportunity to work with technical staff and student employees to oversee and enhance departmental facilities.

Required Qualifications / Specialized Skills
Expertise in food microbiology and experience with the postharvest technology and handling of fresh fruits and vegetables is required, as is a strong and preferably demonstrable interest in undergraduate and graduate teaching. Knowledge of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) as well as a willingness to become a FSMA Trainer is desired. Particular attention will be afforded to candidates who have experience with commercial leafy greens and vegetable production.

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills. The ability to be a productive team player and to interact well with peers, students, the agricultural industry, government agencies, and the general public is essential. The successful candidate must demonstrate a commitment to diversity. Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential.

Preferred Qualifications / Skills
Industry experience and demonstrated ability to collaborate on research with faculty across the College, University, and agricultural industry. Preference will be given to those with experience in working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment. Preference will also be given to those with relevant work experience and those who bring professional capabilities.

Special Conditions (Staff)
Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Note: Cal Poly cannot deny an applicant a position solely or in part due to a criminal conviction history until it has performed an individualized assessment and linked the relevant conviction history with specific job duties in the position being sought.

Please note: Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive. Sensitive positions are those requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to Cal Poly or individuals in the university community.

The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

For health and wellbeing, Cal Poly is a smoke & tobacco-free campus. The university is committed to promoting a healthy environment for all members of our community.

Faculty employees who wish to apply for permanent residency will be responsible for retaining an immigration attorney. All filing and attorney's fees will be incurred by the faculty member.

Pre-Employment Conditions (Staff)
Background / Fingerprint

Benefits Eligible
Yes

Job Open Date
06-03-2019

Job Close Date
01-06-2020

Review Begin Date
08-19-2019

Internal Recruitment Only
No