Faculty Positions
Position Title / Rank: Chair (Internal)
College: Ontario Agricultural College
Department: Department of Food Science
Date Posted: January 29, 2019
Deadline: February 15, 2019
Please reference AD #19-07
Position Description:
The Ontario Agricultural College at the University of Guelph invites applications for the position of Chair, Department of Food Science. Food Science is a research-intensive department that is ranked as the best of its kind in Canada and in the top 5 for Food Science and Technology Departments world-wide. It is a comprehensive Food Science Department, including key areas such as food safety, cereal chemistry, meat science, fat and oil science, sensory science, dairy science, food engineering, materials development, packaging, applied microbiology, and physics. The Department offers undergraduate majors in multiple degree programs including Food Science and Food Industry Management. In addition, Food Science has very strong graduate programs, including a comprehensive PhD program, thesis-based Masters programs, and a course-based Masters in Food Safety and Quality Assurance. The Department also offers industry targeted courses including the Loblaw Academy, a cheese course and North America’s longest-running Ice Cream course. The Department is also home to the Guelph Food Innovation Centre which includes three fully renovated pilot plants that allow faculty and students to work on development projects with industry clients on site. As part of OAC, Food Science has a very long history of achievements in serving the agriculture food industry within Ontario and beyond. Descriptions of the Department, its programs, and faculty profiles are available.
The Chair is responsible for the orderly, effective, efficient and collegial operation of the Department. He/she provides leadership for initiatives identified by the faculty members and supports individuals in the fulfillment of their assigned responsibilities. The Chair, through consultation with members of the Department, is responsible for enhancing academic programs, increasing contributions to knowledge, strengthening relationships with industry and other potential partners and promoting the Department to the public. The appointment will be for a five-year term, with a possibility of renewal for another five years.
The preferred candidate will be a successful educator and leader holding a tenured faculty appointment at the University of Guelph, with an exemplary record of research and scholarly accomplishments. The Chair will be required to offer vision and leadership, demonstrate innovating thinking and exhibit strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills. Experience in human and financial resource management and the ability to engage faculty, staff and students in developing and executing new initiatives are required. The Chair will have a demonstrated ability to interact effectively with industry, government agencies and alumni, including the development of funding and support for scholarly programs. The successful candidate will also have the ability to network, communicate and facilitate the advancement of Food Science, OAC and the University.
Applications will be treated in confidence and should include a letter of application, a five-year vision for the Department with emphasis on managing an academic unit during a period of change, a curriculum vitae, and the names and addresses of three referees. The deadline date for applications is February 15, 2019.
Applications should be sent to the attention of:
Dr. Rene Van Acker, Dean
Ontario Agricultural College
102 Johnston Hall
University of Guelph
Guelph, Ontario, N1G 2W1
519-824-4120 extension 52285
Email: vanacker@uoguelph.ca
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
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