We are recruiting for the Dale A. Seiberling Professorship in Food Engineering at The Ohio State University (OSU), College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. The holder must be an internationally recognized scientist with an established record of published research and scholarship. The successful candidate will be a 9-month, full-time, tenured associate, or full tenured professor in a vibrant scholarly research program with an exemplary teaching, research, and outreach portfolio, and will inspire new and existing collaborations.

The faculty member in this position will have appointments in the Department of Food Science and Technology (FST), 60%, and the Department of Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering (FABE) 40%, and will have teaching responsibilities, as well as opportunities to advise graduate students in both administrative units. The Department of Food Science and Technology is the tenure home. Our aim is to recruit, support, and retain a scholar that will become an integral part of our joint academic programs. To that end, we encourage applications from scholars whose Research, Teaching and Outreach, cultivate learning environments that are equitable and inclusive of students with diverse social identities and backgrounds.

Performance Objectives
The successful candidate is expected to:

• Be a nationally and internationally recognized Food Engineer with strong academic experience.
• Be a leader in the academic and research fields of Food Science and Engineering
• Have an excellent record of scholarship.
• Have relevant industry experience or documented collaborations with industry.
• Show evidence for an independent research program including presenting research results at national and international meetings, securing extramural funding, and producing impactful publications.
• Advise and mentor graduate students.
• Work collaboratively with university faculty and staff, government agencies, industry partners around the State of Ohio and community groups to advance the land grant mission of the college and university.
• Teach academic courses.

Education and Experience Requirements

The Seiberling Professor is expected to provide leadership in Food Science and Engineering.

Required:

• A Ph.D. is required, with at least one degree in Engineering.
• A record of collaborations with the food industry.
• An international reputation for advancing knowledge in food engineering.
• An outstanding record of scholarly accomplishments.
• Excellence in teaching, research, and outreach.
• A record of extramural awards and ability to collaborate.
• A record of leadership of multi-disciplinary teams

How to Apply
To be considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday, https://hr.osu.edu/careers/.

For further information and application instructions please see: https://hr.osu.edu/wpcontent/uploads/applicant-faq.pdf

Required:

• Letter of interest describing the qualifications that make you an excellent candidate for the Seiberling Professorship.
• Curriculum Vita (CV)
• Statement of Current and Proposed Research (max two pages)
• Statement of Teaching and Mentoring philosophy (max two pages)

Initial consideration will be given to applications received by October 15, 2024. Review of applications will continue until the position has been filled. We welcome informal inquiries which can be made by contacting the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Sheryl Barringer.11@osu.edu.

Department/School Information
The position holds a joint appointment in the Department of Food Science and Technology and the Department of Food, Agricultural, and Biological Engineering. The Department of Food Science and Technology (FST) has one of the largest food science programs in the United States. FST offers a wide variety of specialized research programs in areas such as food and health, emerging novel food processing and packaging technologies, and food safety and quality programs. The Department of Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering (FABE) is an international leader in the advancement of the science and application of engineering in systems involving food, agriculture, environment, and construction.

The College
The College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) anchors its mission in a simple, yet powerful phrase: We Sustain Life. Faculty, staff and students alike contribute to this mission in a variety of ways. Our Strategic Alignment outlines the colleges values: Land-Grant Scholarship; Lifespan Learning; Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; Integrity and Accountability; and Permeable Borders. These values, which align with the universitys Shared Values, shape our goals of our Strategic Alignment. We are committed to
scholarship across three mission areas (teaching, research, Extension) with a commitment to serving our state in addition to the country and world. As a land grant, we are part of a cooperative structure that includes key partners all dedicated to integrating research, education, and Extension to improve the food and
agricultural sectors, the environment, and the quality of peoples lives. We educate not just undergraduate and graduate students but learners across the lifespan. We work to ensure groundbreaking scientific discoveries are brought out of the laboratory and into the hands of those who can put them to work.

CFAES houses 11 departments/schools with over 20 undergraduate majors and 9 graduate programs, including 3 interdisciplinary programs affiliated with multiple Ohio State colleges. We also administer OSU Extension, which provides robust and relevant programming to Ohioans and beyond in the areas of Agriculture and Natural Resources, 4-H Youth Development, Family and Consumer Sciences, and Community Development. We are one college spanning three campuses: Columbus, CFAES Wooster, and Statewide. Our CFAES Wooster campus includes a large research station and Ohio States only two-year academic unit, Ohio State ATI. The Statewide campus includes 11 research stations and Extension offices in all of Ohios 88 counties. Our At a Glance provides additional information regarding our size, capacity, and impact as a college.

The University
Ohio State is a top-20 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of Americas leading academic health centers and recently ranked No. 4 on Forbes list of best U.S. employers for diversity. Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.

The Ohio State Universitys Shared Values include Excellence and Impact, Diversity and Innovation, Inclusion and Equity, Care and Compassion, and Integrity and Respect. Our university community welcomes differences, encourages open-minded exploration and courageous thinking, and upholds freedom of expression.

Ohio State is a dynamic community where opportunity thrives, and individuals transform themselves and their world. Positions are available in countless fields and specialties. Become a Buckeye and contribute to an incredible legacy that serves to guide our future and shape a better tomorrow.

The Ohio State University is committed to enhancing academic excellence. Recruiting, supporting, and retaining faculty of the highest caliber is a core component of this commitment. The Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) has established Dual Careers and Faculty Relocation (DCFR) to focus on supporting new and prospective faculty and their loved ones. Service offerings include dual careers partner consultations, identifying potential employers and/or employment opportunities, consultation and resources related to relocation, as well as identifying opportunities to engage on campus and in the surrounding community.
While employment opportunities are not guaranteed, resources and consultation are provided to support the partners of new and prospective faculty as they are considering or transitioning to The Ohio State University.

In addition to being responsive to dual-career opportunities, we strongly promote work-life balance to support our community members through a suite of institutionalized policies. Ohio State is an NSF ADVANCE institution and a member of the Ohio/Western Pennsylvania/West Virginia Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC).

Located in Ohios capital city, Ohio States Columbus campus is near the center of a rapidly growing and diverse metropolitan area with a population of over 1.5 million. The area offers a wide range of affordable housing, many cultural and recreational opportunities, excellent schools, and a strong economy based on government as well as service, transportation, and technology industries. Additional information about the Columbus area is available here. In addition to its Columbus campus, Ohio State has four regional campuses including Ohio State Lima, Ohio State Mansfield, Ohio State Marion, and Ohio State Newark, in addition to CFAES Wooster Campus, which houses Ohio State ATI.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.

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About The Ohio State University

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