For those who are interested and looking for distance/online education type positions in food safety, the below might be of interest.

The Department of Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences (FBNS) seeks highly qualified candidates for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position.  As Distance Education Coordinator, the successful candidate will develop and deliver undergraduate, graduate, and non-degree Extension short courses to enhance and expand the FBNS current distance education program (80% Teaching/ 20% Extension).
Key Responsibilities:
·      Develop, coordinate, and market a comprehensive distance education (DE) program, establishing the department as an international leader in delivery of high quality Food Science training.
·      Review and compare the department’s current DE portfolio with other programs worldwide, in terms of relevance, timeliness, and rigor.
·      Identify opportunities for coordinated DE efforts in support of the department’s teaching, research, and extension missions.
·      Develop specific curricula, in cooperation with groups inside and outside the university (including state, local, and federal food safety and public health authorities), to support coordinated departmental DE and Extension short course efforts.
·      Assess, evaluate, and publish on the effectiveness of DE-related pedagogy techniques and technologies.
·      Develop new and employ existing program evaluation techniques to measure educational outcomes in collaboration with other FBNS faculty.
·      Serve as lead instructor for the current Food Safety Certificate Program courses.
·      Design on-line practicals, laboratories, and intensive summer short courses.
·      Secure intramural and extramural funding.
Qualifications
–  Ph.D. in Food Science, Nutrition, or another closely related education or public health discipline.
–  Significant experience with DE and instructional technologies.
–  Specific experience related to Food Safety, GMPs, HACCP and other quality control programs
–  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Application Process
The position is available beginning fall semester, 2011.  Applications will be accepted through May 31, 2011 or until a suitable candidate is found.  Applications should include a statement of teaching philosophy, a current CV, and the contact information for at least 3 references.  For further information on the application process, please refer to weblink:  jobs.ncsu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=89810.  For questions, contact Dr. Lee-Ann Jaykus, Professor and Search Committee Chair, at (919) 5613-2074 or leeann_jaykus@ncsu.edu.
Diversity
Women and members of other underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. In addition, NC State University welcomes all persons without regard to sexual orientation. Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodations in the application process should contact Felicia Harris, voice: (919) 515-1944; email: felicia_harris@ncsu.edu, fax:(919) 515-7591. We welcome the opportunity to work with candidates to identify suitable employment opportunities for spouses or partners.

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