Senior Lecturer in Food Science

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 Metropolia’s 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 Master’s 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 candidate’s experience, qualifications and background.