Instructor in Meat Science

United Arab Emirates University; Al Ain; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

United Arab Emirates University invites applications for a full-time Instructor in Meat Science. The successful candidate will teach high-quality laboratories across Meat Science, Animal Welfare, and Post-harvest Physiology, while supporting students through mentoring and academic advising.

The role includes developing laboratory manuals, delivering practical demonstrations, and contributing to curriculum improvement and departmental service through committees and exam administration at the

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Animal Science, Food Science, or a closely related field.
• Experience teaching or assisting with laboratory-based courses in animal or food sciences is preferred.
• Familiarity with meat processing, quality evaluation, and food safety standards is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Teach high-quality laboratories across Meat Science, Animal Welfare, and Post-harvest Physiology.
• Prepare, organize and deliver laboratory sessions with safety and animal welfare in mind.
• Develop lab manuals and instructional materials to enhance student learning.
• Mentor and advise students and participate in departmental service and committee work.
• Assist with examinations, invigilation, and program improvement initiatives.

Skills

Laboratory instruction

Meat science

Animal welfare

Curriculum development

Student mentoring

Education

Master's degree in Animal Science, Food Science, or related field

Job description

Job Description:

The Department of Integrative Agriculture at United Arab Emirates University invites applications for a full-time Instructor in Meat Science. The successful candidate will contribute to teaching, laboratory instruction, and academic support within the department’s undergraduate programs. The primary responsibility of the instructor will be to teach high-quality laboratories across a range of courses, including, but not limited to, Meat Science, Animal Welfare, and Post-harvest Physiology of Plant and Animal Systems. The candidate is expected to prepare, organize, and teach laboratory sessions, ensuring adherence to safety, ethical, and animal welfare standards. In addition to laboratory instruction, the instructor will assist in delivering practical demonstrations and student assessments. The candidate will support curriculum delivery by developing laboratory manuals, instructional materials, and innovative teaching approaches that enhance student learning outcomes. Active engagement with students through mentoring, advising, and academic support is expected. The successful candidate will also contribute to departmental service and administrative activities, including participation in committees, coordination of laboratory resources, invigilation of examinations, and continuous program improvement initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Animal Science, Food Science, or a closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree with specialization in Meat Science or related disciplines.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching or assisting with laboratory-based courses in animal or food sciences.
• Familiarity with meat processing, quality evaluation, food safety standards, and postharvest handling systems.