Cornell University, Department of Food Science

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Position Description
Extension Associate
Dairy Foods Extension Program
Applications are sought for an Extension Associate in Dairy Foods, Cornell University, Department of Food Science, Ithaca, New York.
Basic Functions and Responsibilities:
- Work collaboratively with other members of the Cornell Dairy Foods Extension Team to develop and administer an educational program providing expert training, consulting, and advisory services in the area of dairy foods. These programs are aimed at a broad constituency including New York State dairy producers and processors, retailers, consumers, state and federal regulatory agencies, instructors as well as academic partners.
- Work collaboratively with other members of the Cornell Dairy Foods Extension Team and Milk Quality Improvement Program to develop and administer specific extension-oriented research and evaluation programs to assist the NY State dairy and food industry in providing safe, wholesome and nutritious foods. While this position is expected to support and serve all sectors of the dairy industry, this position is expected to have a specific focus on fluid milk.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:
1) Develop
and administer statewide and regional outreach and educational programs, conferences
and workshops including researching and preparing course curricula, training,
supervising and evaluating the effectiveness of extension efforts and activities.
20%
2) Develop,
administer and implement seminars, short courses, and workshops as well as
on-line programs for training and updating dairy industry personnel and
regulatory officials in the areas of processing, quality, safety, sanitation,
laboratory technology, microbiology and regulations. 10%
3) Supply
expert advice, support and consultation to the dairy industry, regulatory personnel
and consumer audiences based on current needs and trends. 15%
4) Provide
support to the field component of the Milk Quality Improvement Program, a dairy
quality evaluation and assurance program aimed at the improvement of milk and
dairy product quality and safety in New York and the Northeastern US including
plant visitations, sample collection, troubleshooting, and reporting and
interpreting laboratory and shelf-life analyses to dairy processors involved in
the program. 25%
5) Coordinate
and participate in extension activities with other state and national dairy and
food quality/safety organizations, including government and institutional agencies.
Take on leadership roles in regional, national, and international organizations
relevant to the dairy industry (e.g., NMC, ADSA, IAFP, NCIMS) 5%
6) Develop,
write, design and evaluate research-based educational materials to meet dairy foods
extension and research program needs, including audio-visual training aids,
printed materials, including peer-reviewed manuscripts and extension
publications. 5%
7) Contribute
to applied research in dairy science and technology; analyze and interpret data
of such studies with the goal of publishing results in peer-reviewed journals
and other appropriate media. 10%
8) Take
primary responsibility to identify external funding opportunities and prepare
grant and funding proposals to support dairy foods outreach and applied research
projects; prepare and administer operating and program budgets. Contribute to
grant and funding proposals developed by other members of the dairy foods
research and extension team. 5%
9) Confer with agencies, organizations, faculty and extension personnel to identify educational needs and generate program support; develop or assist in developing and implementing appropriate programs, research projects and related activities. 5%
Supervision
Received:
· Operates independently. Direction is received from Dr. Martin Wiedmann, director of the Milk Quality Improvement Program.
Supervision
Exercised:
· Responsibility for training of program personnel involved in different dairy foods related studies.
· Master’s Degree in
Microbiology or Food Science or related field, with 2 or more years of
experience is necessary.
· Experience in a technical,
educational and/or administrative role in dairy food or related appropriate
field is necessary.
· Ability
to work as part of diverse and multidisciplinary teams and willingness to
embrace and drive constant change.
· Must have and
maintain a valid and unrestricted NYS driver’s license and have the willingness
and ability to travel both within and outside of NY State, approximately 10-20%
of the time.
· Outstanding
oral and written communication skills.
· Ability to lift 50
lbs.
Preferred Qualifications:
· Master’s
Degree in Microbiology or Food Science, with 4 or more years of experience or a
Ph.D. in related appropriate field.
· Comprehensive understanding of the dairy
industry from raw milk production to processing and consumer demands and
behavior.
· Expertise with modern distance-based training approaches.
Application Materials Required:
Applicants should submit a CV, statement of extension and research interests (2 pages max), contact information (names and email addresses) for 3 references and a statement of contribution to diversity, equity and inclusion via the website.
Contact Information:
Dr. Aljosa Trmcic (at543@cornell.edu), Cornell University Department of Food Sciences,
Stocking Hall, Ithaca, NY 14853
To apply:
Please apply via Academic Jobs Online https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/24864
Applications will be reviewed as received, continuing until a suitable applicant is identified.
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Pay Ranges:
The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:
- Prior relevant work or industry experience.
- Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position.
- Academic Discipline (faculty pay ranges reflects 9-month annual salary)
- Unique applicable skills.
Application Materials Required:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of contribution to diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Statement of Extension and research interests
- Three references (no actual letters, just names and email addresses
)
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