Job Description Summary

Organization's Summary Statement:
The Department of Nutrition and Food Science (NFSC) at the University of Maryland, College Park invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Research Professor. The position is a 9-month, 100% research appointment. The anticipated start date is August 9, 2027.

Responsibilities: Collaborate with NFSC faculty to develop, coordinate, and implement research projects aligned with the Department's strategic areas of excellence; assist in preparing research proposals, reports, and other scholarly work; identify opportunities for interdisciplinary research collaborations; oversee the operation, maintenance, scheduling, and user training for departmental shared research equipment and laboratory facilities; develop and implement standard operating procedures to ensure safe, effective equipment use; provide technical expertise and consultation to faculty, staff, and students using shared instrumentation; train and mentor undergraduate and graduate students and research personnel in laboratory methods, research techniques, and instrumentation; maintain records of equipment usage, maintenance, and research activities; assist with acquiring new research equipment and infrastructure; and perform other duties that enhance the quality, productivity, and impact of the Department's research programs.

Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. or equivalent in nutrition, food science, or a closely related discipline; record of research activity and of securing external funding; prior teaching experience and demonstrated teaching excellence at an institution of higher education; ability to advise undergraduate and graduate students; effective oral and written communication and interpersonal skills



Physical Demands: Able to work in the lab and use lab equipment.



Preferences:
Preferred qualifications:
● Experience in Nutrition/Food Science education that includes laboratory teaching, conducting and managing learning experiences, and evaluating student achievement
● 5+ years of experience in similar roles
● Experience training and mentoring students at the undergraduate and graduate levels

Additional Job Details

Financial Disclosure Required

No

Department

AGNR-Nutrition and Food Science

Worker Sub-Type

Faculty Regular

Salary Range

$75,000-$90,000

Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization.  Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice

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