ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR AND DISCIPLINE HEAD, FOOD SCIENCE

RMIT University, Melbourne

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR AND DISCIPLINE HEAD, FOOD SCIENCE

ACU Ref: 58980
Closing Date: Apply as soon as possible

• Leadership Opportunity in Food Science and Technology
• Opportunity to shape and develop Food Science at RMIT
• Cutting Edge Research and Teaching
• Strong connections with the Food Industry

RMIT is a global university of technology and design, focused on creating solutions that transform the future for the benefit of people and their environment. The School of Applied Sciences is the top performing research School at RMIT and has strong international collaborations with a range of Australian governmental and private industries.

The School is amongst the best Science Schools in Australia for research and teaching in fundamental science and advanced molecular technologies. Research strength areas include: food science and technology, nanotechnology and advanced materials, computational modelling, industrial, medicinal, natural product, and environmental chemistry, biology, plant biotechnology, and applied environmental and medical microbiology. The School delivers high-quality teaching programs and innovative research that addresses ‘real life questions’ essential to Australia’s innovation agenda, while inspiring students to pursue careers in Science.

Our Food Science graduates are well trained in the use of pilot plant technology and have an exceptionally high rate of employment within the industry upon graduating.

With our CBD-based Food Pilot Plant, you will be provided with strong connections with the Food Industry, a refurbishment of Food Science facilities which is taking place in 2012 and a new 4 year double degree in Food Science and Business commencing in 2012. This makes RMIT a very exciting place to be for outstanding academics in the area of Food Science and Technology. As Associate Professor and Discipline Head of Food Science and Nutrition, you will be in a position to shape the future of Food Science at RMIT. We are seeking a dynamic forward thinking individual able to apply an international perspective to the development of Food Science to drive the ongoing modernisation and renewal of existing teaching programs and foster innovative industry relevant research.

Described as an enthusiastic academic with a strong record of industry engagement, you
possess an excellent record of leadership in research and teaching in Food Science in the area of food microbiology, nutrition, food chemistry or food technology. You have personally led major independent research projects and have an excellent record of external funding and publication. You have a track record of leadership gained in academia or industry and are experienced in the design, delivery and continual evaluation of leading under graduate and post graduate courses.

Refer to our website quoting reference 546037 to view a position description and apply. Confidential enquiries can be made to Professor Andrew Smith, Dean of the School on +61 3 9925 3691 or Professor Neil Mann, Discipline Head on +61 3 9925 5095. Applicants should be available to attend for interview and selection during February 2012.

RMIT University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. RMIT is a forward thinking employer and values the contribution of all employees. We offer great employee benefits such as: flexible, family-friendly policies; discounted public transport tickets; subsidised gym membership; onsite childcare facilities (subject to availability); additional holidays; salary packaging initiatives and a generous superannuation scheme. RMIT is a forward thinking employer and values the contribution of all employees.