Assistant Professor of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering at Montana State University

Duties And Responsibilities55% research ( MAES ) 35% teaching ( COA ) 10% service Value-added agriculture allows producers to capture more value for their inputs and effort by transforming agricultural commodities into higher value end products. It includes generation of new products expanding the existing market opportunities and identifying new retail markets enabling farmers to align with consumer preferences and demands. By advancing value-added agriculture we can create new food feed industrial products and high-paying jobs and increase product sales constituting a crucial economic stimulus for the entire state. By generating value-added products from Montanas agriculture-based raw materials and processing derivatives and advertising those products to the proper markets we can generate more business community awareness and economic vitality for our agricultural communities. The faculty member in this position would conduct research on but not limited to fiber use/transformation (hemp straw wool etc.) high value end-product commodity transformation for cereals oilseed crops or horticultural products or food systems engineering for Montana-produced agricultural commodities. Teaching expectations will include courses that support a new degree program in agricultural & biosystems engineering.Physical DemandsTo perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Key Skills Experience Working With Students,Classroom Experience,Medical Management,Library Services,Pharmacy Residency,Research Experience,Teaching,Higher Education Teaching,Curriculum Development,Grant Writing,Mentoring,Research Laboratory Experience Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1