Job Description
The Department of Food Science at United Arab Emirates University invites applications for a full-time Instructor position. The successful candidate will teach and coordinate laboratory sections across a range of undergraduate Food Science courses and support practical, research-informed student learning. The instructor will prepare laboratory materials, demonstrate analytical and processing techniques, supervise students during practical sessions, assess laboratory performance and reports, and…
maintain a safe and effective learning environment. The instructor will also participate in departmental research activities under the supervision of Food Science faculty members.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
Teaching and Laboratory Instruction
- Teach laboratory sections for courses such as food chemistry, food analysis, food microbiology, food processing, food safety, sensory evaluation, quality control, product development, and related subjects.
- Prepare laboratory experiments, instructional materials, standard operating procedures, reagents, samples, equipment, and assessment activities.
- Explain laboratory methods and demonstrate the correct use of analytical instruments and food-processing equipment.
- Supervise students during practical sessions and ensure compliance with laboratory safety requirements.
- Assess laboratory reports, practical examinations, assignments, and student performance in accordance with course requirements.
- Provide academic guidance and constructive feedback to students.
- Assist faculty members with course coordination, learning-outcome assessment, curriculum improvement, and accreditation activities.
Research Support
- Participate in research projects under the supervision of faculty members in the Department of Food Science.
- Assist with experimental planning, sample preparation, laboratory analysis, data collection, data management, and preliminary statistical analysis.
- Support the operation, maintenance, calibration, and proper use of laboratory instruments and research equipment.
- Contribute to research reports, presentations, publications, and other scholarly outputs, where appropriate.
- Assist in supervising undergraduate research projects and training students in laboratory techniques.
- Follow university requirements relating to research ethics, data integrity, biosafety, chemical management, and responsible conduct of research.
Laboratory and Departmental Responsibilities
- Maintain laboratory readiness, cleanliness, organization, inventories, and documentation.
- Monitor laboratory supplies and assist with purchasing, storage, and safe disposal of chemicals and biological materials.
- Report equipment problems and coordinate routine maintenance and technical support.
- Participate in departmental meetings, committees, student activities, outreach events, professional training, and other assigned duties.
- Perform additional responsibilities appropriate to the position and departmental needs.
Minimum Qualification
- Master’s degree in Food Science or a closely related discipline from a recognized university.
- Appropriate academic and practical knowledge across core areas of Food Science.
- Ability to teach and supervise undergraduate laboratory sessions.
- Knowledge of laboratory safety, quality assurance, and standard operating procedures.
- Strong written and oral communication skills in English.
- Ability to work effectively with students, faculty members, technical staff, and multidisciplinary teams.
Preferred Qualification
- PhD in Food Science or a closely related discipline from a recognized university.
- Previous experience teaching or assisting with university-level Food Science laboratory courses.
- Practical experience with food analysis, food chemistry, microbiology, processing, sensory evaluation, or quality-control methods.
- Experience using analytical instruments and food-processing equipment.
- Experience supporting academic research, analyzing data, or contributing to scientific publications.
- Familiarity with laboratory quality systems, risk assessment, chemical safety, and equipment maintenance.
Excpected Skills
- Effective laboratory teaching and student-support skills.
- Strong organizational, technical, and problem-solving abilities.
- Accuracy in experimental work, recordkeeping, and assessment.
- Commitment to laboratory safety, research integrity, teamwork, and continuous professional development.
- Ability to manage multiple laboratory sections and meet academic deadlines.
Close Date
2026-11-25
Department
Food Science - (CAVM)
Grade
25
Posting Number
5363
Position Number
309080