McGill University
Education
AcademicAssociate
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“Academic Associate at McGill University. Skills: Food science, Online learning, Curriculum development, Sensory evaluation. Conduct and lead online learning expectations for Master. Develop, update, and support online learning modules”
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
PhD degree in Food Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Excellent communicator and writer, Knowledge dissemination skills, Transform academic and technical findings into simple, accessible language, Published in food science, food chemistry, food sensory science, and sensory, Extensive experience working with students in classroom and laboratory settings, Experience training students in food science, food safety, food chemistry, product development, and sensory, Extensive knowledge of Compusense software and Design, Strategic vision and planning skills for development of online learning, Experience in curriculum development, Experience in design of online or blended learning, Experience developing learning activities, Experience developing assessment methods, Experience developing student-facing educational, Organizational and project-management skills, Ability to coordinate multiple teaching, research, and industry-related, Experience engaging with industry, community, and/or government stakeholders in the agri-food sector, Authorized to work in Canada, Willing to work in the province of Quebec
Nice to Have
Experience with industry stakeholders in food formulation is an asset, Able to communicate effectively in English and French
What You'll Do.
Conduct and lead online learning expectations for Master
and support online learning modules
and support course materials
and support experiential learning content
Supervise and manage a team of students
Supervise and manage research assistants
Coordinate experiential learning activities with industry partners
Plan projects with industry partners
Supervise students for industry projects
Track and report finances for industry projects
Build and grow relationships with researchers
Build and grow relationships with stakeholders
Coordinate project planning with industry partners
Coordinate student supervision with industry partners
Coordinate deliverables with industry partners
Coordinate timelines with industry partners
Support student training in laboratory safety
Support student training in food safety
Support student training in sensory evaluation protocols
Support student training in good laboratory practices
Provide general support to the Department of Food
Provide general support to the School of Human
Provide general support to teaching of Food Science
Provide general support to research activities
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Researchers across the Faculty; Industry partners; Community stakeholders; Government stakeholders
Communication Scope
Knowledge dissemination; Transform findings; Accessible language
Process & Methodology
Project management
Full Job Description
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