Assistant/Associate Professor in Food Science

The Department of Kinesiology, Health, Food and Nutritional Sciences (KHFNS) at the University of Wisconsin-Stout invites applications for a 9-month, tenure track faculty position in food science commencing on August 18, 2025. We are seeking a dynamic, creative individual with expertise in food science and food safety engineering to assist us with the implementation of innovative food science and technology undergraduate and graduate programs. As a polytechnic university, we support student learning in alignment with UW-Stout's polytechnic tenets of applied learning and research, business and industry collaboration, and career-focused experiences. The appointment will be at the assistant or associate professor level and rank will be determined at time of hire commensurate with the successful candidate's academic preparation and experience.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum / Required

• Have one of the following by date of hire:
  o Doctorate degree in food science or closely related fields.
  o Master's degree in food science or closely related fields and at least five (5) years of professional experience in food safety engineering 
• Interest in teaching university-level courses in the area of food science and/or food safety engineering

Highly Desired / Preferred

• Two or more years of teaching, teaching assistance, and/or industry experience in food science and food safety engineering or related field 
• Interest in mentoring university students in research 
• Grantsmanship 
• Active membership/leadership in a national food science related professional organizations

A terminal degree (Ph.D., etc.) required for promotion to full professor, unless by special exception process.

RESPONSIBILITIES

UW-Stout is a primarily teaching institution with faculty teaching typically 24 credits per year. As such, faculty hired for this position teach an average of 12 credit hours of coursework each semester, including undergraduate and graduate-level courses in Food Science and Technology. As a teaching-focused campus, our faculty are expected to meet the responsibilities below.

• Teach effectively undergraduate and graduate courses (online and on-campus). Courses may include but are not limited to food science, food quality, food preservation and safety engineering, food innovations and plant management, and food plant design and sanitation. 
• Design and deliver innovative curricular strategies, which include utilizing learning with digital technologies. 
• Provide student academic advisement and conduct assessment of student learning. This includes contributing to academic program assessment and continuous improvement processes, in collaboration with faculty and staff. 
• Write grant proposals and conduct research in the field of food science and food safety engineering. 
• Supervise graduate and undergraduate students. 
• Provide professional services to the department, university, and profession.

DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

UW-Stout's KHFNS Department is responsible for administering the B.S degree in Food Science and Technology; B.S degree in Dietetics; and B.S degree in Health, Wellness, and Fitness; master's (M.S) degree in Food Science and Technology and master's (M.S.) degree in Nutrition and Dietetics (online). Food Science and Technology program is an Institute of Food Technologists (IFT)-approved program. The KHFNS Department is committed to creating an inclusive campus community.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Complete applications received by end of day, January 5, 2025 are ensured full consideration.  Applications submitted after January 5th may be reviewed at the discretion of the search committee or until position is filled.

To apply, click on the APPLY button or go to: https://www.uwstout.edu/about-us/careers-jobs 

Required application materials: 

1. Cover letter * 
2. Curriculum vitae 
3. Unofficial copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts 
4. Teaching statement/philosophy (Separate document, limited to one page) 
5. Research statement (Separate document, limit to two pages) 
6. Names and contact information for a minimum of three (3) professional references who can speak to your skills and abilities for the position

*Please use your cover letter to speak to each of the Minimum/Required and Preferred Qualifications for this position as listed above. For each required qualification, describe your relevant experience, using specific examples from your work history to illustrate how your experience satisfies the requirement.

Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required documents prior to submitting the online application.

Note: Once you have attached your materials and submitted your application you will not be able to go into the system and change them.

Before starting the online application process, we recommend you preview the frequently asked questions (FAQs) available at: https://kb.uwss.wisconsin.edu/21900 

It is the policy of UW-Stout to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance, or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact us using the information below. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual's disability.

For questions regarding this position or recruitment, please contact:
Search Committee Chair: Eun Joo Lee 
Email: leeeu@uwstout.edu 

If you need assistance with the online application process or if you submitted your application prior to uploading all the required application materials, please contact:
Search Coordinator: Angela Kinney
Email: kinneyange@uwstout.edu 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. The Universities of Wisconsin provides an excellent benefits package including participation in the Wisconsin State retirement plan, demonstrating our commitment to the diverse needs of our employees. UW-Stout is certified as a Family Friendly Workplace which recognizes market-leading employers for employee benefits and commitment to supporting children and families.

• Benefit Details: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/quickguidefasl.pdf  
• To calculate the estimated value of your total compensation, use the Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator | Employee Benefits (wisconsin.edu)

UW-Stout is committed to nondiscrimination in its employment practices and to equal employment opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate against, harass or retaliate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, sex (as defined in state and federal law), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, pregnancy, marital or parental status, genetic information, arrest record, conviction record, military service, veteran status, use or nonuse of lawful products off the employer's premises during non-working hours, political affiliation, declining to attend a meeting or participate in any communication about religious matters or political matters, honesty testing, or any other category protected by law.  

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, UW-Stout welcomes applications from individuals from diverse groups; veterans, individuals with disabilities and from historically excluded populations. At UW-Stout we value our differences and welcome diverse perspectives as we continually commit to developing an inclusive and equitable environment for all employees and students.

Employment is contingent upon the final candidate's completing a criminal background check and being cleared to work by the Human Resources Office. Employment is also contingent upon the final candidate passing reference checks and an essential job function test, as applicable. The reference check process includes asking the final candidate and most recent supervisor(s) questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. Final candidates with previous employment within the Universities of Wisconsin and State of WI agencies will be subject to additional reference checks.

Official transcripts required at time of hire.

In response to a public records request, the Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in their online application, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7)

UW-Stout is committed to providing safety and security of all members of our community in accordance with the Clery Act. For campus safety information and crime statistics visit: https://www.uwstout.edu/life-stout/police-and-parking/clery-information 

INSTITUTIONAL OVERVIEW

University of Wisconsin-Stout, Wisconsin's Polytechnic University, offers an unmatched career-focused education that combines applied learning, theory and research with real-world experience that prepares tomorrow's leaders to drive the future of business and industry. At UW-Stout, our students do more than earn a degree--they do on day one. And we are #StoutProud to produce lifelong learners, ethical leaders and responsible citizens who succeed in a global society. 
 
UW-Stout is recognized nationwide for its operational excellence. We were the first and remain the only full four-year public higher education institution in the nation to receive the Malcolm Baldrige Award, and we are dedicated to a process-improvement model that leverages the power of data and the value of our people. We believe in critical thinking and fact-informed decision making. We pursue sustainability in form and function and collaborate across campus and with our partners to solve problems in industry and society. And providing an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment for our faculty, staff, and students to live, learn and work is a top priority.

We offer 50+ undergraduate degrees, 20+ graduate degrees and 30+ professional certificates in Art, Design & Graphics; Business & Management; Education; Human & Social Sciences; Information Technology & Communications; and Science, Engineering & Math. Our first-class digital infrastructure and learning environments provide our nearly 7,000 students with every avenue to explore and personalize their success. As the only laptop+ campus among the 13 Universities of Wisconsin, UW-Stout provides laptops and industry-standard software, open education resources and other technology-driven advantages--all included in on-campus undergraduate tuition and fees. And we invest in people who share our vision to advance our position as Wisconsin's only Polytechnic University and as a regional, national, and international leader in higher education.

Be a part of the future at UW-Stout. Learn more at https://www.uwstout.edu/about-us 

University of Wisconsin-Stout is located in Menomonie, Wisconsin, a community an hour east of Minneapolis-St. Paul. A pillar of Wisconsin's Chippewa Valley and recognized as one of the best small towns in America, Menomonie provides an idyllic combination of natural beauty, outdoor recreation, boutiques and arts and culture with access to a metropolitan area. For more information about the UW-Stout community and region visit: https://www.uwstout.edu/about-us/our-community 

Job Family: Teaching