Assistant Professor - Fermentation Science NOTICE OF FILING

Universities of Wisconsin•River Falls, WI

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About The Position

NOTICE OF FILING - Please do not apply to to this position as it has been filled. This posting is mandatory to meet a United States Department of Labor requirement. A competitive recruitment and selection process was conducted for this employment opportunity and a U.S. worker was not selected. An application for Alien Employment Certification is being filed on behalf of an alien to fill the employment opportunity. Anyone with documentary evidence relative to the application, or available workers, wages and/or working conditions, may contact the Regional Certifying Office of the Department of Labor at the following address: U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration Office of Foreign Labor Certification 200 Constitution Avenue NW, Room N– 5311 Washington, DC 20210 Institution: University of Wisconsin River Falls Position Title: Assistant Professor - Fermentation Science NOTICE OF FILING Job Category: Faculty Employment Type: Regular Job Profile: Assistant Professor Job Duties: Majors within the Department of Animal and Food Science have experienced considerable enrollment growth, serving over 800 students. Labor market trends reveal a strong and quickly growing demand for fermentation scientists across several industries, supporting the development of fermentation science-related curricula at UWRF. This is a nine-month, fulltime academic, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Department of Animal and Food Science. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong ability to teach courses and conduct research in fermentation science with specific expertise or experience in the production of fermented foods (e.g., fermented dairy foods, meats, vegetables, and alcoholic products). Percentage of appointment dedicated to research may vary, depending on the skills and interests of the successful candidate, with the majority of the appointment dedicated to teaching. The standard teaching load is 12 contact hours per semester (9.0 credits for this 75% teaching appointment). Opportunities exist for optional summer employment through research grants, teaching, or other funding sources. Appointment date: August 25, 2025.

Requirements

A Ph.D. degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, Microbiology, or a closely related field by the time of appointment.
Applicants must have at least one degree in Food Science (B.S., M.S., or Ph.D.).
Applicants who have finished coursework and are still working on their dissertation may be considered for a conditional appointment and must complete their Ph.D. within one year of appointment.
Primary educational/professional expertise in fermentation science with a focus on food fermentation
Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate courses in the core disciplines of Food Science (e.g., Agricultural/Food Microbiology, Food Processing, Quality Assurance) as well as other courses that contribute to the department’s mission and curriculum development
Demonstrated scholar as evidenced by research activities or industry experience
Interest in and ability to advise undergraduate students and co-curricular activities such as student organizations, internships, and/or undergraduate research
Well-developed and effective oral and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

Experience developing collaborations with industry partners
Familiarity with organizing industry-focused short courses
Experience securing external funding and maintaining a robust research program in fermentation science
Track record of publishing high-quality research, evidenced by presentation and publication record
Expertise or experience with fermented dairy products

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