Senior Lecturer in Food Science

Do you want to shape the future of safe, healthy and sustainable food and inspire the next generation of professionals in Finland and internationally? Metropolia University of Applied Sciences is now looking for a Senior Lecturer in Food Science, with a particular focus on food quality, product safety and nutrition, for a permanent position. If you are an experienced expert in this field, we look forward to receiving your application.

Role Description

As a Senior Lecturer, you will teach in our Biotechnology and Food Engineering programme, focusing on areas such as food quality and safety, nutrition and health, and sustainable product development. You will design pedagogy, including online learning materials, laboratory work and project work, and help develop the curriculum to meet the evolving needs of the food industry and the modern workforce.

Your teaching will take place at Metropolias Myyrmäki campus in Vantaa and at the Zhongqiao Helsinki School of Future Engineering in Shanghai, China, where Metropolia delivers two joint programmes, Food Safety and Quality and Food Nutrition and Health. The work in China is carried out in two-week teaching periods on site, at least twice per semester, complemented by online teaching. International travel is therefore an essential part of the role.

Your role combines theory and practice in teaching, laboratory instruction, thesis supervision, RDI activities, and project collaboration with companies and other stakeholders in the food, nutrition and bioeconomy sectors.

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant Masters degree (e.g. in food science, food technology, nutrition science or a related field)

• At least three years of relevant work experience in the food industry or a closely related field

• Strong understanding of industry needs and an established professional network in the food sector

• Ability to work directly with companies and integrate real industrial cases into teaching, research and development

• Willingness and ability to travel to and work in Shanghai, China, for regular two-week teaching periods

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a diverse, international and intercultural environment

• Fluency in English and willingness to learn Finnish (support provided)

• Professional Teacher Education qualification. If you do not yet have the required pedagogical studies for teachers, these can be completed alongside your work within three years of being appointed.

What We Value

• Doctoral degree (PhD, DSc or equivalent)

• Experience in food quality management, food safety systems, HSEQ, product safety and risk-based thinking

• Expertise in nutrition and nutritional physiology, functional foods, or sensory evaluation

• Experience of working in international and multicultural environments

• Proven experience of industry collaboration and ability to build and maintain company relationships

• Motivation to develop teaching and applied learning environments, and to use pedagogically sound methods

• Willingness to develop your own expertise, stay current in your field and bring new ideas into teaching and learning

What We Offer

We offer you an opportunity to work with enthusiastic colleagues in a supportive, multidisciplinary and international community. You will have the chance to develop your teaching, professional expertise and pedagogical skills while contributing to education, applied research, and collaboration with industry and international partners in Finland and China.

The salary and terms of employment are determined in accordance with the Collective Agreement for Universities of Applied Sciences. The starting salary for a Senior Lecturer is typically between EUR 4,500 and 6,000 per month, depending on the selected candidates experience, qualifications and background.

Application Process

The deadline for applications is 11 November at 16:00 (EET, Finnish time). Please submit your application together with your CV and a free-form description of your teaching philosophy.

Join us in training the next generation of food quality and nutrition professionals, in Finland and globally!

For further information, please contact:

Jarmo Palm, Manager, Smart Food Cluster

jarmo.palm@metropolia.fi

Metropolia University of Applied Sciences

Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, Finlands largest university of applied sciences, educates future professionals in the fields of Business, Culture, Health Care and Social Services, and Technology. Metropolia is a community of 19,000 students and more than 1,200 experts. In Metropolia, people and worlds meet to create insight, expertise and well-being.

As a bold reformer of higher education, we build a sustainable future in close cooperation with businesses and various organisations. As a solution-oriented higher education institution, we support fresh ideas, new innovations and bold experiments. Every year, we conduct more than 100 research and development projects for the good of society and people. Metropolias turnover is 135 million euros, of which RDI and business operations represent a growing share.

We value the diversity of our working community and work towards achieving equality. We welcome applicants from various background.

Make a difference with us – join Metropolia.

Puhelin: 0974245000 Sähköposti: hakemukset@metropolia.fi Sijainti: Myllypurontie 1, Helsinki

Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, Finlands largest university of applied sciences, educates future professionals in the fields of Business, Culture, Health Care and Social Services, and Technology. Metropolia is a community of 19,000 students and more than 1,200 experts. In Metropolia, people and worlds meet to create insight, expertise and well-being.

As a bold reformer of higher education, we build a sustainable future in close cooperation with businesses and various organisations. As a solution-oriented higher education institution, we support fresh ideas, new innovations and bold experiments. Every year, we conduct more than 100 research and development projects for the good of society and people. Metropolias turnover is 135 million euros, of which RDI and business operations represent a growing share.

We value the diversity of our working community and work towards achieving equality. We welcome applicants from various background.

Make a difference with us – join Metropolia.