Professor In Biosensing Engineering

Professor In Biosensing Engineering

The University of Arkansas Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering is seeking applicants for a professor in Biosensing Engineering. This is a 9-month 100% appointed tenure-track position that will be 75% research (University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture) and 25% Teaching (University of Arkansas College of Engineering). This faculty member will work in partnership with other faculty members across the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture, state and national partners, and stakeholders on local-to-global challenges in biosensing, with a particular emphasis in food safety. This position carries with it the Tyson Endowed Chair for Biosensing, an endowment that generates significant annual funding to support the research program. Duties will include developing a nationally recognized research program, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in general engineering and the instructor's area of focus, contributing service to the profession and community, and mentoring graduate students. Tenure will accrue in the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering. The faculty member will actively seek project support to leverage existing areas of expertise within the University of Arkansas system to promote their program.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• A doctorate from an accredited university in agricultural, biological, ecological, civil, environmental engineering, or a closely related discipline is required.
• Evidence of experience in biosensing engineering with an emphasis in food safety, poultry safety, and/or other biologically beneficial outcomes.
• Experience working on multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated skills in verbal and written communication, interpersonal relationships, and procurement of extramural funding.
• Productivity and career accomplishments commensurate with the rank of professor.
• Strong teaching expertise across the Biological Engineering curriculum.
• Demonstrated understanding of the mission of the Land-Grant system.
• Commitment to the University of Arkansas Core Values of Curiosity, Character, Creativity, and Our Shared Humanity.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Leadership involvement in professional societies or other entities related to the discipline.
• Experience in poultry and/or food safety engineering.
• Current professional engineering license or evidence of eligibility to become licensed.

Additional Information:

Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply: Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Statement of Research Philosophy, Statement of Teaching Philosophy

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information: Terry A. Howell Jr. Dept. Head and Professor tahowell@uark.edu

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS. Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Motor Vehicle Reports Check

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture may conduct pre-employment background checks on certain positions for applicants being considered for employment. The background checks may include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal background check or arrest pending adjudication information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absences of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a consistent, non-discriminatory manner consistent with the state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Driving, Repetitive Motion

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

Yes