Assistant or Associate Professor in Food Microbiology

Assistant or Associate Professor in Food Microbiology Posting Information

Posting Number: PG194413EP
Internal Recruitment:
No

Working Title:

Assistant or Associate Professor in Food Microbiology
Compensation: $85,000 – $120,000 (commensurate with experience and education)

Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday; 8:00 am–5:00 pm

Location:

Department of Food, Bioprocessing, and Nutrition Sciences, NC State University

The Department of Food, Bioprocessing, and Nutrition Sciences (FBNS) is a collaborative team of scientists, researchers, and teachers committed to guiding undergraduate and graduate education in food, bioprocessing, and nutrition sciences. We integrate chemistry, engineering, microbiology, food, bioprocessing, nutrition, and sensory science to investigate critical issues in food and biological systems, components, products, and processes.

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This tenure‑track position carries an 80% research and 20% teaching split. The successful candidate will develop a nationally and internationally recognized research program in microbial food safety and related fields, and will teach 1–2 graduate or undergraduate courses per year in food microbiology.

• Microbiome of animal, human, and food systems
• Chemical and physical modes of foodborne pathogen inactivation
• Biofilms and advanced detection/characterization methods (including WGS)
• Emerging non‑cultivable pathogens (e.g., viruses, parasitic protozoa, Cronobacter)
• Microbial risk analysis and AI technologies for food safety and traceability

Initial teaching expectations include one to two graduate/undergraduate courses per year, such as an undergraduate food microbiology lecture/lab and a graduate course on advanced molecular microbiology methods. The candidate will also serve on departmental, college, and university committees.

• Minimum Education and Experience
• Ph.D. in Food Science, Microbiology, Public Health, or related field with microbiology experience (required)
• Relevant training in related disciplines that support food microbiology considered
• Track record of publications, grant writing, and mentoring in food microbiology (required)
• Other Required Qualifications
• Demonstrated competence in oral and written communication
• Ability to procure internal and external funding and publish in peer‑reviewed journals
• Support for FBNS, CALS, and other NCSU colleges on food microbiology and safety issues
• Capacity for external collaboration with institutions and stakeholders
• Proficiency in mentoring and teaching undergraduate and graduate students
• Preferred Qualifications
• Industry, postdoctoral, and/or teaching experience preferred
• Experience with advanced microbiological methods such as bioinformatics and large data set management preferred

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Contact Information for References (three professional references)
• Research Statement
• Teaching Statement

NC State University, RaLEIGH, NC 27695
Phone: (919) 515‑2011
Email: workatncstate