Assistant​/Associate Professor – Food Science Extension Specialist

Assistant/Associate Professor – Food Science Extension Specialist

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Posting Number: F2453P
Working Title: Assistant/Associate Professor – Food Science Extension Specialist
Department: CAES-Food Science & Technology
Posting Type: External Retirement Plan
Employment Type: Employee Benefits Eligibility
Salary: Advertised
Anticipated

Start Date:

05/01/2026
Effective End Date: (for Limited-Term postings)
Job Posting Date: 08/20/2025
Job Closing Date: Open until filled
Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

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Classification

Title:

Open Rank
FLSA: Faculty Rank
Contract Type: Academic (9 mo.)
Tenure Status: Tenure Track

A Ph.D. in food science, food microbiology, food safety, food engineering, agricultural engineering, or a closely related field is required.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or

Competencies:

• Strong potential to secure external funding to support Extension and research efforts.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proven capacity to engage constructively with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Commitment to collaborative, multidisciplinary work.
• Expertise in the food/beverage industry is highly desirable.
• Expertise in packaging systems, ingredient technology, and regulatory compliance is highly desirable.