Assistant/Associate Professor, Food Science and Chemistry and Biochemistry

Montclair State University • Montclair, NJ

133d • $97,003 - $114,079

About The Position

The Departments of Nutrition and Food Studies and Chemistry and Biochemistry at Montclair State University invite applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor position in Food Science and Chemistry to join vibrant and growing programs serving diverse students and communities. The appointment includes research, teaching, and contributions to scholarly and leadership endeavors. The successful candidate will: Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in food science, including course development in food chemistry, as well as laboratory-based courses in the Department of Nutrition and Food Studies. Teach introductory or other chemistry courses and / or laboratories in the existing Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry catalog. Establish and maintain an active and externally-funded research program that bridges the disciplines of food science and chemistry or biochemistry, ideally fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation between departments. Supervise and mentor undergraduate and graduate research students in both departments. Demonstrate a commitment to culturally responsive and inclusive pedagogy. Participate in departmental, college, and university service activities. Advance research and service activities that strengthen and integrate the collaborative mission of the Nutrition and Food Studies and Chemistry and Biochemistry departments. This position is ideal for a candidate excited to work across disciplinary boundaries, mentor a diverse student population, and contribute to Montclair’s expanding research capacity while developing a strong pedagogical foundation. Candidates with demonstrated excellence in teaching, commitment to inclusion and active scholarship in Food, Chemistry, or related areas are encouraged to apply. This is a 10-month, tenure-track joint appointment, with a primary appointment in the Department of Nutrition and Food Studies.

Requirements

• A Ph.D. in Food Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related fields (advanced PhD students will be considered with the expectation that the PhD will be earned by August 1, 2026).
• Sufficient education and/or experience-based background knowledge to teach courses in both departments.
• Candidates at the Associate Professor level should have evidence of a sustained extramurally funded program of research plus a strong track record of publications, commensurate with rank.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant postdoctoral and/or industry experience.
• Primary research experience focused on Food Chemistry with a strong potential for external funding.
• Demonstrated success teaching and mentoring students in higher education.
• Experience working with diverse interdisciplinary teams on applied or community-based projects.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in food science, including course development in food chemistry.
• Teach laboratory-based courses in the Department of Nutrition and Food Studies.
• Teach introductory or other chemistry courses and/or laboratories in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.
• Establish and maintain an active and externally-funded research program that bridges food science and chemistry or biochemistry.
• Supervise and mentor undergraduate and graduate research students.
• Demonstrate a commitment to culturally responsive and inclusive pedagogy.
• Participate in departmental, college, and university service activities.
• Advance research and service activities that strengthen and integrate the collaborative mission of the departments.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Tuition assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree