Tutor in Food Science

Help implement modern and engaging teaching methods in to taught Food Science courses at Lincoln University.

Mō te tūka | The role

Provide academic and technical support to Food Science students in areas such as 'food composition, human nutrition, food engineering and / or product characterisation'.

In this role you will implement modern and engaging teaching methods in to taught courses to enhance the learning experience offered at Lincoln University.

This role is based in the Department of Wine, Food and Molecular Biosciences who is responsible for delivery of the Bachelor of Science (Food Innovation), Master of Science Food Innovation, Bachelor of Viticulture and Oenology, and teaching for other related courses.

This is a permanent role working 37.5 hours per week based at our Lincoln Campus. The salary range is set at A1 of the Tutor scale : $57,866 - $68,462 per annum.

Kā tino Pūkeka / Whēako | Essential skills / experience for the role

To be successful in this role you will need :

• A relevant tertiary qualification.
• Understanding of the field of food science, including food biochemistry, food processing, food engineering, and principles of sensory evaluation in relation to consumer perception of foods
• Competency with lab techniques in food science, and food safety and security
• Competence in scientific writing, critical analysis, and written communication skills for diverse groups of students
• Experience with new product development and sensory evaluation techniques would be advantageous
• Experience with current teaching and learning practices
• In depth understanding of the learning needs of students from diverse backgrounds
• Demonstrated commitment to Manaakitaka and Lincoln University values

Kā hua ka riro ki a koe | What's in it for you?

As an employee of Lincoln University, you can reap the rewards of working in a supportive organisation with a commitment to equal employment opportunity, diversity and inclusion.

From day one you will be eligible to our staff benefits such as :

Mō mātou | About us

Te Whare Wānaka o Aoraki Lincoln University is a distinctive, specialist University focused on advancing knowledge through impactful research and higher education that benefits land-based industries in New Zealand and worldwide.

Our University's campus is at the centre of the Lincoln research precinct and is complemented by a network of university-owned farms and research stations, which are crucial to combining good education and training with demonstration and skills. Students are at the heart of Lincoln University and we inspire them to make a difference through the delivery of world-class teaching and research to grow their potential and help shape a more sustainably productive world.

We are a progressive university with an ambitious vision and a commitment to having a professional workforce that reflects the diversity of its community. Staff engage students, parents, government, iwi, the wider community and many other external stakeholders and are expected to uphold the reputation of Lincoln University through the way they undertake their work.

Lincoln University's Te Tiriti o Waitangi responsibilities begins with mana whenua. We acknowledge the special relationship and responsibilities our University have to Ngāi Te Ruahikihiki and Te Taumutu Rūnanga which are embedded in our He Tutohinga Whakamatau, Charter of Understanding.