• Curriculum Development: Contribute to curriculum development and review, including module content, assessment design, teaching and evaluation of student learning in undergraduate modules such as cereal science, food regulations, food chemistry and food analysis.
• Teaching Delivery: Plan and deliver food science lectures at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, developing and implementing innovative teaching and learning approaches to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
• Student Support: Consult with students to discuss module content, clarify academic expectations and address academic concerns. Prepare module content and assessment materials, including module outlines, lecture materials, assignments, assessments, and supporting learning resources.
• Assessment: Assess and grade undergraduate students’ coursework, assignments, tests and examinations.
• Postgraduate Supervision: Supervise and co-supervise master’s and doctoral (PhD) students.
• Research Leadership: Develop, maintain and grow an active and productive research programme in a core Food Science-related discipline, aligned with the Department’s broader research focus. Publish research findings in relevant, peer-reviewed journals.
• Research Funding: Identify, secure and manage external research funding.
• Partnerships: Develop and maintain national and international research, professional and industry partnerships and networks.
• Academic Leadership: Contribute to academic leadership, administration and service delivery at departmental and Faculty levels.
• Community Engagement: Participate in relevant community engagement and outreach activities aligned with Stellenbosch University’s strategic objectives.

Stellenbosch University’s Faculty of AgriSciences, Department of Food Science, seeks an experienced academic to join the faculty at the Stellenbosch Campus. The Department is committed to developing innovative teaching and research in food science disciplines that align with institutional and faculty strategic objectives.