Lecturer in Innovation for Impact: Food Systems Course

University of California, Davis; Davis, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 6,000 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of California, Davis is seeking a lecturer to teach a Special Topics course in Biological Systems Engineering titled “Innovation for Impact: Food Systems” (EBS 189F) for Winter Quarter 2027. The appointment is 33% FTE and based on expertise and teaching excellence.

The course, offered in person on campus in Davis, CA, focuses on customer discovery, Lean LaunchPad, and entrepreneurship in agriculture and food systems. PhD or extensive teaching experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or extensive university teaching experience in a relevant area.
• Evidence of teaching excellence or potential for excellence.
• Commitment to inclusive undergraduate education and innovation in agriculture.

Responsibilities

• Teach Special Topics in Biological Systems Engineering: Innovation for Impact: Food Systems (EBS 189F).
• Deliver a 4-unit, project-based course in-person at UC Davis in Winter Quarter 2027.
• Apply Lean LaunchPad and stakeholder discovery methods to real food and agriculture problems.

Skills

Teaching experience

Course design

Student mentorship

Education

Master’s degree in Biological Systems Engineering, Food Science, or related field

PhD in Biological Systems Engineering, Food Science, or related field

Tools

Lean LaunchPad

I-Corps

customer discovery methods

Job description

The University of California, Davis is seeking a lecturer to teach a Special Topics course in Biological Systems Engineering titled “Innovation for Impact: Food Systems” (EBS 189F) for Winter Quarter 2027. The appointment is 33% FTE and based on expertise and teaching excellence.

The course, offered in person on campus in Davis, CA, focuses on customer discovery, Lean LaunchPad, and entrepreneurship in agriculture and food systems. PhD or extensive teaching experience preferred.