Teaching Assistant Professor

Available Title(s):

158-NN_FACULTY - Teaching Assistant Professor - Career

Business Title:

Teaching Assistant Professor

Employee Type:

Faculty (+) (Fixed Term)

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

Position Details:

Summary of Duties:

The successful applicant is expected to:

• Teach food chemistry, product development and other courses within their area of expertise in-person and online as needed by the SFS.

• Recruit, mentor, and advise undergraduate and graduate students in the SFS.

• Participate in service activities (i.e., outreach, recruiting and other) of the SFS and CAHNRS.

• Participate in program assessment and provide evidence of the quality of learning and educational outcomes.

• Serve on departmental committees in the SFS mainly focused on instruction.

• Attend short courses and/or conferences concerned with teaching.

• Meet diverse student needs by creating an inclusive and inviting environment for all students.

• Assume administrative responsibilities for the online certificate program.

• Develop and teach courses in the online certificate program.

• Grow the online certificate program.

Required Qualifications:

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Chemistry or related field.

• Expertise in general food science area.  

• Experience in teaching food science related courses.

• Demonstrated oral and written English communication skills.

• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to work effectively with individuals and groups with diverse cultures, backgrounds, and ideologies in a global environment.

• Demonstrated leadership and teamwork to work collaboratively, independently, and harmoniously with other people.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Expertise in food chemistry and product development.

• A record of peer-reviewed publications or other scholarship in food science research.

• Experience in teaching (course principal instructor) and course development.

• Postdoctoral or equivalent research and teaching, or previous food industry experience.

Additional Information:

Area/College:

College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS) 

Department Name:

School of Food Science

City, State, Zip:

Pullman, WA 99164

Department Link:

https://sfs.wsu.edu/

Annual Salary:

$65,000.00 - $80,000.00

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110 , the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts.

For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for Faculty visit: https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024-Benefit-Overview-for-Faculty-and-AP.pdf

Find total compensation information here: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/ .

Overtime Eligibility:

Not overtime eligible

FTE:

100%

Position Type:

This is a temporary, tenure-track position. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.

Posting Close Date:

Applicants must submit their completed application by June 9, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.

Background Check:

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34 , engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need.  A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Application Instructions:

External candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/CV” section of your application. Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application.
Required Documents:

Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application.

1) Detailed cover letter of application addressing qualifications

2) Current curriculum vita
3) Copies of transcripts

4) Three professional reference letters

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or [email protected] .