Lecturer - Applied Sciences (Applied Food Science) [ITE College East]

Institute of Technical Education; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A technical education institution in Singapore is seeking a passionate Lecturer to teach Food Science and related disciplines. Responsibilities include facilitating student learning, conducting industry projects, and maintaining industry linkages. The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of relevant experience and possess knowledge in food safety, processing techniques, and quality assurance. This role offers the opportunity to grow in a globally-recognized educational environment.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in Food Science, Food Technology or related discipline.
• Deep understanding of current industry practices and standards.
• Work experience or specialization in related areas highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Teach and facilitate learning for students.
• Carry out industry or consultancy projects.
• Maintain strong linkages with industry and schools.
• Regularly update skills and knowledge.

Skills

Teaching passion

Team player

Food processing and preservation techniques

Food packaging technologies

Food safety regulatory systems

Quality control in food production

Analytical techniques in Food Chemistry

Job description

What the role is:

As a Lecturer, your contributions go beyond teaching and facilitating learning. You will play a critical role in recognising and nurturing your students’ potential and their lifelong learning needs.

What you will be working on:

In addition to your teaching duties, you will carry out industry or consultancy projects to help you remain relevant in your profession and to evolving changes in industry, and maintain strong linkages with industry and schools. You will also have the opportunity to have industry attachments or experience on a regular basis to update your skills, knowledge and practices of your profession.

What we are looking for:

A team player with a strong passion to teach with at least 3 years of experience in Food Science, Food Technology, or a closely related discipline.

Candidate should possess a deep understanding of current industry practices and standards.

Candidates with work experience or specialisation in the following areas will be highly regarded:

• Food processing and preservation techniques
• Food packaging technologies and trends
• Food safety, policy, and regulatory systems (e.g., HACCP, ISO 22000)
• Quality control and assurance in food production
• Analytical techniques and Food Chemistry

Applicants may check their application status at the end of 8 weeks from the closing date of this job posting.

About Institute of Technical Education

The Institute of Technical Education is a globally-recognised world-class institution for excellence in technical education. Here, you make an extraordinary difference because ours is a unique Hands-on, Minds-on, Hearts-on College Education. Our awards include the prestigious Singapore Quality Award with Special Commendation and the inaugural Harvard-IBM Innovations Award in Transforming Government, affirmations of transformational leadership and passionate staff who bring us closer to becoming a Global Leader for Innovations in Technical Education.