Lecturer in Gastronomy

0.6FTE (or 2 part time posts)

Fixed Term – 1 Year

Grade 8 - £35,244 - £44,607 pro rata, per annum (with possible progression to £50,186)

Ref: CVRM031B

Please note that owing to a high level of overseas applications we are legally required to re-advertise this post for a further two weeks. Therefore previous applicants need not reapply - their applications will be considered alongside any new applications for this role.

The Division of Business, Enterprise and Management within the School of Arts, Social Sciences and Management is seeking to appoint a lecturer in Gastronomy to join one of our flagship areas and to contribute to the innovative portfolio of MSc degrees.

You will be expected to contribute specifically to the teaching portfolio in the MSc Gastronomy and the associated areas within the Division of Business, Enterprise and Management at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and in a diverse range of learning and teaching modes.

You will have had teaching experience in areas such as agriculture and food production, food history, culture and consumption at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels, and importantly will have a demonstrable passion and enthusiasm and engagement in food, drink and associated agendas. You should have a good network of connections within the food and drink industry which can be developed and utilised to enhance teaching and learning activities within the programmes but which will also contribute to the ongoing development of knowledge exchange in line with the School’s strategic plans.

The Division has a growing portfolio of trans-national educational partnerships and you may be required to work towards the development of our academic programmes in a number of international partnership institutions. Occasional travel to these partnerships may also be required of the postholder.

You should have a relevant postgraduate qualification.

Informal queries can be made to Mr. Trevor Laffin, Head of Division or Dr. Richard Butt, Dean of School.

Please visit our vacancies page to view the job description for this post and download the application form.

Should you have any queries regarding the application process or require any special assistance please contact Human Resources on 0131 474 0000 or email recruitment@qmu.ac.uk

The closing date for this position is Noon on 11th December 2013.

Please note there will be a very quick turnaround in respect of this advert and Interviews are planned for 16th of December 2013.

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