Teaching istant in Food Science

Organization Name: Qatar University, Doha, Qatar

College/Department Profile: College of Health Sciences/Department of Nutrition Sciences

Qatar University Profile:

Qatar University is the national institution of higher education in Qatar. It provides high quality undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare competent graduates, destined to shape the future of Qatar. The university community has diverse and committed faculty who teach and conduct research, which addresses relevant local and regional challenges, advances knowledge, and contributes actively to addressing the needs and aspirations of society.

College of Health Sciences Profile:

The College of Health Sciences (CHS) is home to a number of exciting undergraduate and graduate programs in the health sciences. From nutrition and rehabilitation sciences to biomedical sciences and public health, our range of offerings is designed to meet the needs of Qatar’s growing health sector. Our programs boast innovative curricula, intensive experiential learning, and exciting research opportunities.

CHS is also a member of QU Health, a unique and strategic clustering of medical and allied health programs, which includes the Colleges of Medicine, Dental Medicine, Nursing and Pharmacy. At QU Health, the health teams of tomorrow start their professional journey learning and interacting together in a diverse environment and faculty across colleges work together in multidisciplinary research groups.

Position Summary:

The B.Sc. in Nutrition & Dietetics and minor in food safety are established under the Department of Nutrition Sciences. The programs are seeking to recruit a qualified candidate for an academic position in food science and nutrition at the level of Teaching Assistant, beginning January 2024. The candidate will be required to assist faculty members in the program, particularly in the courses, practical lab sessions, field training, student work groups, undergraduate research and community service.