Assistant Professor – Food Science & Technology

About the role

The University is seeking an Assistant Professor in Food Science and Technology to join its Faculty of Agriculture. This full‑time, on‑site position involves teaching, curriculum development, student mentorship, and research within the food systems domain.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver undergraduate and graduate lectures in food science and technology.
• Design and update curricula and course materials.
• Mentor and advise students on academic and research matters.
• Participate in departmental meetings, university committees, and outreach activities.
• Conduct independent and collaborative research, publish findings, and secure research funding.
• Engage in continuous professional development and stay current with advances in food systems.

Required profile

• Doctoral degree candidate or holder in Food Systems or a related field.
• Demonstrated teaching and lecturing abilities.
• Experience in curriculum development and educational planning.
• Strong research and academic writing background.
• Mentoring and student advising experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team‑oriented environment.
• Prior experience in higher education is a plus.
• Experience as a wheat flour factory production manager (since October 2025) and involvement in a research project on staple bread wheat flour nutrients are advantageous.

Required skills