Position Summary
Position Description
College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences, Department of Extension Family & Consumer Sciences at New Mexico State University announces the opening of an Extension Specialist/Food Technology. This is a 12-month, tenure track position with the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. A Ph.D. in Food Science/Technology, Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Agricultural/Biological Engineering, or closely related field in hand by date of hire. Preferred qualifications: The candidate should be able to serve as a process authority to food manufacturing enterprises in the state of NM; have experience working with state and federal food safety related agencies. This position will provide guidance and support to food companies, both new and existing, on food safety regulations and processing and handling practices, including serving as the process authority to food manufacturing enterprises in the state.
Position has statewide responsibilities, travel is required in this position and may require working evenings or weekends. Personal auto required, reimbursed at IRS rate.
Required Qualifications
A Ph.D. in Food Science/Technology, Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Agricultural/Biological Engineering, or closely related field in hand by date of hire.
Travel Requirements
Statewide responsibilities.
Driver’s license or alternate transportation required?
yes
Application Instructions
Please submit application online by: 2/10/2025. For complete job description, qualifications, and application process visit: https://careers.nmsu.edu/jobs/search.
Equal Employer Statement(s)
NMSU is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
About New Mexico State University
New Mexico State University is a comprehensive land-grant institution of higher learning accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Universities. An active research university, NMSU anchors the southern end of New Mexico’s Rio Grande Research Corridor, exceeding $140 million in research and public service expenditures. NMSU is classified as a Hispanic serving institution by the federal government with a total minority enrollment of 58%. Home to the state’s NASA Space Grant Program, NMSU is located in Las Cruces, which features desert mesas, the farmlands of the Rio Grande Valley, and the Organ Mountains, an extension of the Rocky Mountain chain. The University is committed to building a culturally diverse educational environment.
The Cooperative Extension Service provides the people of New Mexico with practical, research-based knowledge and programs to improve their quality of life.