Senior Lecturer – Culinary, French Pastry & Boulangerie

RESPONSIBILITIES Teaching & Learning • Undertake teaching and teaching related duties such as design, preparation and development of teaching materials; conduct classes/lectures, tutorials and practicals; consultation with students, invigilation, marking and assessment • Participate and contribute in high quality programme and curriculum development • Plan and implement teaching strategies to optimise student learning as well as to motivate them • Support in research project work and scholarship of postgraduate students • Establish and maintain high standards of teaching and effective learning to meet the University’s teaching and learning expectations Research • Participate in scholarly activities, including undertaking research, conference presentation, journal publications and relevant community work • Support efforts to secure grants for research activities and scholarship as co-researcher • Achieve the specified set of research outcome targets for Senior Lecturer level of appointment Administration and Other Activities • Undertake and contribute in administrative responsibilities such as attending departmental meetings, participate in committees and working groups within the Department, School and Faculty • Participate in continuous relevant professional activities • Assist in establishing linkages with external organisations/ professional bodies in academic related matters REQUIREMENTS • Possesses a Master degree or equivalent from a recognised university in Food Studies or Gastronomy with at least 5 years of industry experience. • Professional culinary certification (e.g. Cordon Bleu, or equivalent) is desirable. • Mastery of advanced pastry techniques, including viennoiserie, plated desserts, and entremets • Strong knowledge of classic and contemporary pastry techniques • Extensive industry experience in fine dining, food production, or culinary innovation. • Strong research portfolio with publications or industry-based projects. • Experience working in higher education environment and a track record of teaching experience and professional knowledge of curriculum development or good record of professional experience with evidence of coaching and mentoring and a high quality of presentation skills • Experience in developing teaching methodologies and materials, including the effective use of IT technologies in the facilitation of teaching and learning • Demonstrated links to relevant external organisations and/or the profession