Position ID: | UConn-College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources-495767 [#20450, 495767] |
Position Title: | Faculty, Innovation and Entrepreneurship - Open Rank |
Position Type: | Tenured/Tenure-track faculty |
Position Location: | Storrs, Connecticut 06269, United States [map] |
Subject Areas: | Natural Resources Agriculture Health |
Appl Deadline: | finished (2021/11/09, finished 2022/10/05, listed until 2022/05/18) |
Position Description: |
INTRODUCTION The College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources at the University of Connecticut invites applications for a faculty position (tenure-track or in-residence faculty at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor rank) in innovation and entrepreneurship, focusing on human or animal dietary supplements and functional food ingredients, including nutraceuticals, for the prevention of diseases and improvement of health. The successful candidate will be a team leader and team player, working collaboratively with other faculty at UConn in developing and directing a highly innovative and entrepreneurial applied/translational research program in the aforementioned areas. The candidate is expected to demonstrate previous success in transitioning scientific research and discoveries to the market for economic development, including prior entrepreneurial activities such as successful patent application and licensing research, and acquiring venture capital for technology commercialization and startup company formation. In addition, the candidate is expected to work with entrepreneurs, investors, and industry partners to generate funds in support of his/her research as well as seeking federal funding such as SBIR and STIR grants. Additional responsibilities include developing innovative undergraduate/graduate courses encompassing candidate’s discipline, innovation and entrepreneurship, and mentoring faculty in entrepreneurial skills. The College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources has implemented a Strategic Vision to guide the development and focus of our teaching, research, and extension programs in the years 2020-2025. An essential component of that Strategic Vision is a commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion through teaching, research, and extension and addressing structural racism by broadening participation and integrating culturally-sustaining approaches in all College activities. The candidate hired in this position will be part of a cluster hire of multiple innovation and entrepreneurship faculty appointments at UConn aimed at making significant progress to establishing UConn as a hub of entrepreneurship through his/her area of expertise. The candidate hired will also be expected to contribute to one or more of the CAHNR’s strategic initiatives:
The CAHNR Strategic Vision provides additional information on the strategic initiatives and their related areas of emphasis. Founded in 1881, UConn is a Land Grant and Sea Grant institution and member of the Space Grant Consortium. It is the state’s flagship institution of higher education and includes a main campus in Storrs, CT, four regional campuses throughout the state, and 13 Schools and Colleges, including a Law School in Hartford, and Medical and Dental Schools at the UConn Health campus in Farmington. The University has approximately 10,000 faculty and staff and 32,000 students, including nearly 24,000 undergraduates and over 8,000 graduate and professional students. UConn is a Carnegie Foundation R1 (highest research activity) institution, among the top 25 public universities in the nation. Through research, teaching, service, and outreach, UConn embraces diversity and cultivates leadership, integrity, and engaged citizenship in its students, faculty, staff, and alumni. UConn promotes the health and well-being of citizens by enhancing the social, economic, cultural, and natural environments of the state and beyond. The University serves as a beacon of academic and research excellence as well as a center for innovation and social service to communities. UConn is a leader in many scholarly, research, and innovation areas. Today, the path forward includes exciting opportunities and notable challenges. Record numbers of undergraduate applications and support for student success have enabled the University to become extraordinarily selective. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
APPOINTMENT TERMS This is a full-time, 9-month position with an anticipated start date of August 23, 2022. The successful candidate’s primary appointment will be at the Storrs campus, and the academic home department will depend on the applicant’s field of expertise. Salary, faculty rank, and appointment as In-Residence or tenure-track will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and in line with the University Bylaws section XIV. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check. TO APPLY Please apply online to Academic Jobs Online https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/20450 and submit the following application materials:
For the statements below please include how your professional accomplishments in research/teaching/extension outreach will contribute to the College’s success in achieving its Strategic Vision.
Only applications submitted through Academic Jobs Online will be accepted. Evaluation of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For further information, please contact the search committee chair: Dr. Kumar Venkitanarayanan at kumar.venkitanarayanan@uconn.edu At the University of Connecticut, our commitment to excellence is complemented by our commitment to building a culturally diverse community. This position will be filled subject the budgetary approval. All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.
The University of Connecticut is committed to building and supporting a multicultural and diverse community of students, faculty and staff. The diversity of students, faculty and staff continues to increase, as does the number of honors students, valedictorians and salutatorians who consistently make UConn their top choice. More than 100 research centers and institutes serve the University’s teaching, research, diversity, and outreach missions, leading to UConn’s ranking as one of the nation’s top research universities. UConn’s faculty and staff are the critical link to fostering and expanding our vibrant, multicultural and diverse University community. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities and members of traditionally underrepresented populations. |