Assistant Lecturer - Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science

The Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science invites applications for a full-time, one-year Academic Teaching Staff position. The teaching load is commensurate with guidelines set out in the ATS agreement . The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to teaching 7 courses per academic year.

This appointment requires a minimum of a Masters degree in a Food Science discipline or equivalent, with a PhD degree an asset. Preference will be given to candidates with teaching experience, especially teaching food science courses. Experience with practicums, capstone courses, practical laboratories, and research-oriented projects will be an asset.

The appointee should have a demonstrated ability to employ varied teaching strategies and approaches in classroom and practical settings, experience with web-based Learning Management Systems (e.g moodle, eClass) and experience with differential teaching formats including in-classroom, remote learning, online learning, and hybrid teaching is an Asset.

The appointee will be expected to contribute to teaching of courses including but not limited to:

• NU FS 100 – Introduction to Food Science and Technology
• NU FS 250 – Applied Food Theory
• NU FS 312/AFNS 512 – Quality Assurance
• NU FS 361/363 – Food Microbiology
• WKEXP 986 - Food Science and Technology Work Experience
• WKEXP 989 – Graduate Work Experience

Additional information about Food Science courses can be found in the course listings of the calendar: https://calendar.ualberta.ca/

Information on the department and its programs can be found at https://www.ualberta.ca/agricultural-food-nutritional-science/index.html

This is a one-year contract ATS position with the potential for renewal. Salary will be commensurate with experience in accordance with the Academic Teaching Staff (ATS) agreement .

Working for the University of Alberta

The University of Alberta is teeming with change makers, community builders, and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to more than 40,000 students in 200+ undergraduate and 500+ graduate programs, over 13,000 faculty and staff, 260,000 alumni worldwide and have been recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for over a decade.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross section of people—from our students and stakeholders to our renowned researchers and innovators who are making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger, and more just.

The University of Alberta is committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (Strategic Plan for EDI ) and to reconciliation (Indigenous Strategic Plan ). The University is located on Treaty 6 territory, and Métis Nation of Alberta Zone 4. We recognize and respect the histories, languages, and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.

While this position welcomes applications from individuals external to the university, current Academic Teaching Staff are first notified of available positions and will receive first consideration in accordance with the terms of Schedule D  of the Academic Collective Agreement prior to considering external candidates. Please indicate your internal status using the drop down menu when applying.

How to Apply

• To apply, please select the Apply Online icon below and submit the following as ONE attachment in PDF format: Please provide a C.V. and a cover letter outlining your teaching experience and philosophy.
• Please include the names of two references who are willing and able to evaluate your teaching experience and abilities.
• Review of applications will begin on or shortly after February 19, 2024, but the position will remain open until filled. Only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.
• The expected start date is on or shortly after April 1, 2024.

At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.

Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.