Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES

Teaching & Learning

• Undertake teaching and teaching related duties such as design, preparation and development of teaching materials; conduct classes/lectures, tutorials and practicals; consultation with students, invigilation, marking and assessment

• Participate and contribute in high quality programme and curriculum development

• Plan and implement teaching strategies to optimise student learning as well as to motivate them

• Support in research project work and scholarship of postgraduate students

• Establish and maintain high standards of teaching and effective learning to meet the University’s teaching and learning expectations

Research

• Participate in scholarly activities, including undertaking research, conference presentation, journal publications and relevant community work

• Support efforts to secure grants for research activities and scholarship as co-researcher

• Achieve the specified set of research outcome targets for Lecturer level of appointment

Administration and Other Activities

• Undertake and contribute in administrative responsibilities such as attending departmental meetings, participate in committees and working groups within the Department, School and Faculty

• Participate in continuous relevant professional activities

• Assist in establishing linkages with external organisations/ professional bodies in academic related matters

Job Requirements

• Possess a Master Degree in Food Studies, Gastronomy, Culinary or other relevant fields from a recognized university with at least 5 years industry experience 

• Establish and maintain high standards of teaching and effective learning to meet the University’s expectation for teaching excellence

• Assist in establishing linkages with external organisations/ professional bodies in academic related matters locally and internationally

• Experience working in higher education environment and a track record of teaching experience and professional knowledge of curriculum development or good record of professional experience with evidence of coaching and mentoring and a high quality of presentation skills

Job Requirements