Position Description

The Department of Food Science and Technology seeks applicants with expertise in product development
and food processing for the position of FoodPIC director. The FoodPIC director will be responsible for the
overall leadership and management of the FoodPIC and report to the Department Head of Food Science
and Technology within the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. The director will have
responsibility and authority for all center activities, budget, facilities, and personnel. Specific
responsibilities will include:
• Collaborate with federal and state agencies as well as food processing and allied industries to generate
interest in the center.
• Provide innovative leadership in engagement of food entrepreneurs and networks within the state,
national, and global food industry, and researchers with the purpose of generating activities aligned
with the center’s overall goal of stimulating food manufacturing economy within the State of GA. This
includes close collaboration with UGA Extension programs.
• Develop strategic partnerships with the food industry and equipment manufacturers to integrate their
equipment with FoodPIC’s technologies and expertise.
• Work with industry partners, entrepreneurs, and other stakeholders to effectively utilize the center’s
facilities and equipment in creating new food products and processes.
• Supervise FoodPIC personnel and manage income and budgets.
• Provide research, development, manufacturing services including training and outreach to the food
industry clientele specific to their products and processes.
• Develop a business plan linked to fee-for-service aimed to generate sufficient revenue through
contracts, workshops, and other activities including grants to support personnel and future growth of
the center.
• Work closely with the extension, research, and teaching faculty within the UGA FST and collaborate
with other units within the UGA to make the FoodPIC center a premier center of excellence.
• Coordinate and manage the day-to-day operation and activities of FoodPIC.
• Participate directly in food industry research with assistance of staff and students.
• Other duties of this position will involve working with FoodPIC advisory board; serving as a clearing
house of opportunities available in food processing technologies and food product development; and
collaboratively working with other centers in the state and finding suitable partners.

Required Qualifications

The Department of Food Science and Technology (FST) at the University of Georgia (UGA) is seeking a
highly motivated and creative individual to provide leadership for the FoodPIC on UGA’s Griffin campus.
The candidate is expected to have expertise in the food product and process development.
• Ph.D. in food science, chemical / bioprocess engineering, chemistry, microbiology, or closely related
fields.
• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience preferred with a proven background in food and
agricultural industry and/or research and extension in academia.
• Evidence of senior leadership and supervisory experience with technical/professional staff.
• Experience in direction of research and development, product and process development, outreach, and
engagement programs.
• Strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.

Other Requirements

The successful candidate will be appointed as a Tenure-Track (Assistant Professor, Associate Professor,
or Professor) or a Non-tenure Track Public Service and Outreach (Public Service Assistant, Public Service
Associate, or Senior Public Service Associate) faculty member. Tenure upon appointment will be
considered at the Associate and Full Professor level.

To be considered for the Tenure-Track Ranks (Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor),
candidates must meet the requirements listed in the UGA Guidelines for Appointment, Promotion and
Tenure of Academic Rank Faculty (beginning on pg. 21).
To be eligible for tenure upon appointment, candidates must be appointed as an associate or full professor,
have been tenured at a prior institution, and bring a demonstrably national reputation to the institution.
Candidates must be approved for tenure upon appointment before hire.
To be considered for the Public Service and Outreach Ranks (Public Service Assistant, Public Service
Associate, or Senior Public Service Associate), candidates must meet the requirements listed in
the Guidelines for Appointments and Promotion Public Service and Outreach Faculty Rank (beginning on
pg. 3).

Contact Name

Jessica Davis

Contact Email

Contact Phone

7065421089

Application Instructions

Applicants must submit: (1) a letter of application; (2) curriculum vitae; (3) graduate transcripts; (4) names,
addresses, telephone numbers; and e-mail addresses of four professional references that the search
committee may contact; and (5) one-page summaries outlining their visions for FoodPIC, Extension and
Research programs via https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/221956 in order to be considered for
this position. Inquiries should be addressed to Dr. Yen-con Hung (yhung@uga.edu). The selected
candidate will be required to submit to a background investigation demonstrating eligibility for
employment with the University of Georgia.

Equal Employer Statement(s)

The University of Georgia is an EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Institution. As such, we are especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. We not only strongly encourage women, minorities and other diverse candidates to consider applying for this position, but we also maintain that all candidates should share our commitment to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

Salary

Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Start Date

2022-01-01

UGA - Food Science & Technology

Full Time

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