Applications are invited to serve as Part-Time Professors in the Culinary Innovation and Food Technology program within the School of Culinary Arts at Niagara College.  The Culinary programs are located at our Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Part-time faculty within the Culinary Innovation program work as part of a highly-collaborative and innovative program team of faculty and technical support staff within our classrooms and industry-standard kitchen and food science labs. This team collaboratively provides a superior and supportive learning experience to students enrolled in the Advanced Diploma in Culinary Innovation and Food Technology three-year program. 

The program team seeks experienced leaders in Culinary Innovation, food manufacturing leadership, product development, food safety and quality assurance professionals, preferably those currently working within innovative settings or able to contribute under-represented perspectives. Successful candidates will gain the opportunity to embark on, or continue, a concurrent professional learning trajectory within the field of higher education in a highly supportive, mentored environment focused on excellence and innovation within culinary and food technology education. 

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (Food Science, Quality Management), or a related field of study
• Minimum five (5) years of progressive management and leadership experience in industrial contexts related to food product innovation, food safety and quality management systems, or food manufacturing leadership
• Demonstrated collegial collaborative approach to team membership and leadership
• Excellent communication, organizational, problem solving and analytical skills
• Evidence of commitment to student success and/or coaching/mentoring others to high standards
• Demonstrated networking skills with a variety of stakeholders within the field of expertise
• Working knowledge of relevant digital applications (e.g., office applications, learning management systems, virtual meeting tools)

Preferred candidates may also possess:

• Post-secondary teaching and collaborative curriculum development experience
• Ongoing studies or certifications within Education or Adult Education
• Relevant professional certifications such as Canadian Certified HACCP Practitioner, SQF Practitioner or comparable food safety certifications and relevant industrial certifications
• For food safety specialists, ability to deliver curriculum meeting International HACCP Alliance, Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance or Food Processing Skills Canada accredited HACCP food safety curriculum, or delivery of a comparable industrially relevant certification
• Industrial baking experience 
• Industry accolades, honours and accomplishments of professional significance

Close Date: This posting will remain open until filled. First review of candidates will take place on April 8, 2024. 

If selected for an interview, candidates must present proof of education (original transcripts/credentials). 
Note: Credentials obtained outside of Canada require an evaluation to determine the Canadian educational equivalence. This evaluation must support the educational requirements for the position as a condition of employment. For further information, visit: World Education Services http://www.wes.org/ca/.

While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Niagara College is strongly committed to diversity and inclusion within its community. We offer an inclusive work environment and welcome applications from all qualified individuals who feel they can further enhance campus diversity and equity efforts.

If requested, accommodations will be made to support applicants with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process.