Job

Assistant Professor, Fermentation Sciences
The Fermentation Sciences Program at Appalachian State University
20300 Cacuagua Road
Carmel Valley, CA 93924

The Fermentation Sciences Program at Appalachian State University invites applications for a full time nine-month tenure track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning on or after August 1st 2016. This position is listed within the AR Smith Department of Chemistry but the faculty member will report directly to the Director of the Fermentation Sciences program. A successful candidate will demonstrate advanced knowledge of fermentation sciences and have experience or knowledge necessary to instruct courses in bioprocessing as related to fuels, solvents, pharmaceuticals, agricultural and industrial waste or similar applications.

The successful candidate will be required to integrate into the AR Smith Department of Chemistry to be successfully considered for promotion and tenure. Integration in the form of teaching, scholarship, mentorship, and engagement in departmental activities will be considered; the successful applicant must be qualified in this regard. Professional and academic experience specific to fermented beverage production (beer, wine, or spirits) is critical. Faculty and Staff within Fermentation Sciences seek a team member to help diversify the student experience at Appalachian and contribute to the strength of the academic mission as well as the research objectives of the program. A successful candidate must be prepared to contribute to the growth and development of the Fermentation Sciences program through course development, student engagement and mentorship, industry outreach, and securing external funding.

Applicants must possess a Ph.D. in a discipline directly related to Fermentation Sciences (e.g. Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, Beverage Science, Engineering) and demonstrated research or professional experience in the field. Preference will be given to applicants with experience teaching and mentoring research in the area of bio-processing (fuels, solvents, pharmaceuticals, agricultural or industrial waste, etc.).

More information can be found at: http://hrs.appstate.edu/employment/epa-jobs/1335

Questions and applications can be directed to Dr. Seth Cohen (cohensd@appstate.edu), Director of Fermentation Sciences, Appalachian State University, 730 Rivers St., 108 Duncan Hall, Boone, NC 28608 (USPS to ASU Box 32163, Boone NC, 28608).