The successful candidate will advance the School's land-grant mission by developing a high-impact research program, participate in product innovation activities starting with locally produced items, engage with stakeholders through Extension, deliver excellence in teaching, and engage in scholarly service. Key Responsibilities: Research: Develop and sustain a nationally recognized, research program focusing on the food innovations, intersection of human nutrition, and health, for e.g., functional foods, molecular nutrition, microbiome-food interactions.