Master’s degree or higher in food science, applied economics, agricultural marketing, Masters of Business Administration or related fields.

Ten years of professional experience with demonstrated performance in the food, agri-business or related industry and/or academia.

Evidence of ability to provide leadership and vision for a diverse research, outreach and engagement program, and experience in managing such program and/or other relevant non-profit or for-profit programs.

Demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.

Demonstrated experience in business development and fiscal management.

Proven success at obtaining extramural grants and non-governmental funding (contracts, gifts, etc.).

Supervisory experience with professional staff.

Evidence of ability to collaborate and communicate effectively, especially within food and/or agri-business industry settings.

Strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.

Proven background and experience working with communities (metropolitan, rural), representing an academic institution or organization in a multitude of settings, and promoting the academic institution or organization and its programs.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 24 months.

This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030 et seq.

PhD in food science, applied economics, agricultural marketing or related fields with demonstrable professional experience in food field.

Demonstrated successful leadership in the strategic planning and management of a diverse business organization, marketing or research program.

Food industry experience – management role in research and development, quality assurance/food safety, sensory science, product development, business development, operations, or related area.

Demonstrated passion for advancing innovative themes related to value added foods, technologies, research, and in outreach and engagement.

Record of/commitment to work with underrepresented/underserved stakeholders.

Experience in working with relevant state and federal agencies and programs.

Demonstrated experience in expanding alliances with the private sector.

Experience with revenue development and large fundraising.

Ability to represent and promote the academic institution and its programs in a variety of settings.

Demonstrated commitment to high quality and innovative research, outreach and education.

Clear understanding of the mission of land grant institutions.

The incumbent will be expected to travel within Oregon, nationally, and internationally, and work in the evenings or on weekends.

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Yanyun Zhao

541-737-9151

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
1) A resume/CV; and

2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

3) A one page statement describing applicants vision for the Food Innovation Center (Attached as Other Document 1)

4) How would you contribute to OSU’s commitment to diversity, multiculturalism, and community including past experiences? (Upload as Diversity Statement)

You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.

https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/130225

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