Term Research Assistant Professor - Food Safety & Food Product Development

Term Research Assistant Professor - Food Safety & Food Product Development

The University of Alaska Fairbanks is seeking a dedicated individual to join our team in improving Alaska’s food security through research and community programming and outreach. This position focuses on food safety, food preservation, and food product development and community needs in family and consumer science topic areas. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Alaska's wild, commercially harvested, and cultivated foods, and will be able to collaborate with food safety agencies and other university faculty to assess and address needs in food preservation, storage, safety, and product development.

• Identify needs and collaborate with faculty, agencies, and the public to improve Alaska food security.

• Conduct research in food science/safety/product development.

• Engage directly with diverse communities across Alaska to deliver practical, impactful educational programs.

• Secure grant funding and bridge the gap between academic research and community needs.

• Ph.D. in Food Science, Food Technology or Microbiology (with specialization in food product development).
• OR M.S. in Food Science, Food Technology or Microbiology (with specialization in food product development) with 3 years experience in an academic research environment.
• OR M.S. in Family and Consumer Sciences or related field with significant experience or coursework in food science and food safety.

This position is located on the Troth Yeddha' campus in Fairbanks, Alaska. It is a full‑time, term‑funded, exempt faculty position with a competitive salary and full employee benefits package, including retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers, and affordable medical, dental, and vision care coverage. Salary is negotiable based on education and experience. Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain an Alaska Driver’s License with a clean driving record.

Applications will be accepted for review on February 2, 2026. Please apply by 11:55 PM, Alaska Standard Time, February 1, 2026. Submission does not guarantee review or a job offer.

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship are not eligible.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Kenna Metivier, Signers' Business Office at kjmetivier or 907‑474‑1847.

The University of Alaska (UA) is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non‑discrimination against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status. The University of Alaska provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process.