Faculty Specialist (Risk Analysis Program Director)
Job Description
Position Number:
129834Title:
Faculty SpecialistFunctional Title:
Faculty Specialist (Risk Analysis Program Director)Category Status:
15-Fac.Non-Tenured,Continuing ConApplicant Search Category:
FacultyUniversity Authorized FTE:
100Unit:
AGNR-Dean-Joint Inst for Food Safety & Applied NutritionCampus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
Background Checks
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The University reserves the right to rescind offers of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.
Offers are contingent on providing proof of employment eligibility in the United States no more than 3 days after the initial start date. If this proof is not provided within this timeframe, the offer may be rescinded or employment terminated.
The University reserves the right to rescind offers of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.
Offers are contingent on providing proof of employment eligibility in the United States no more than 3 days after the initial start date. If this proof is not provided within this timeframe, the offer may be rescinded or employment terminated.
Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The successful candidate will serve as the Risk Analysis Program Director for the Joint Institute for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (JIFSAN). This position is primarily responsible for overseeing and advancing the JIFSAN Risk Analysis Program, which offers a wide array of educational, outreach, and research opportunities tailored to food safety professionals, students, and faculty across diverse disciplines. The JIFSAN Risk Analysis Program integrates several interrelated initiatives, including the Summer Integrated Program in Food Safety Risk Analysis, Professional Development Training via Distance Learning, and Customized Training in Food Safety Risk Analysis. Key responsibilities for this role include providing strategic direction, managing day-to-day operations, and ensuring the successful implementation of all program activities. Additionally, the Director will be expected to teach at least one Food Safety Risk Analysis Professional Development course, contributing directly to the professional growth of participants in the field.
Benefits Summary
Top Benefits and Perks:Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Master’s degree.
Experience:
Master’s degree.
Experience:
- Professional background in food science, biology, economics or other disciplines relevant to food safety risk analysis.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in teaching and outreach in risk analysis.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Proven strong leadership skills.
- Familiarity with the language and concepts of risk analysis.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to clearly present ideas, reports, recommendations, both orally and in writing.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Strong adherence to deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to easily use and implement social media, telecommunication apps, and software such as Zoom, WebEx, Teams, etc. to market and conduct training courses and meetings.
Preferences:
Preferences:
- Ph.D. degree
- Strong background in information structure management.
- Academic training or practical experience in evaluating and analyzing risk analysis needs as they pertain to governmental regulatory and/or information policy (e.g. collection and use of information, survey design).
Posting Date:
09/18/2024Open Until Filled
YesBest Consideration Date
10/06/2024Physical Demands
- Predominantly sedentary work in an office setting, with exception to occasional travel for meetings or conferences (domestic and international).
- Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
- Repetitive motions.
- Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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