The School of Food and Agriculture (SFA) at the University of Maine seeks applicants for a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure-track Lecturer of Food Science and Coordinator of Food Science Teaching & Research Facilities and Programs. This is a 70% teaching and 30% administrative appointment. Responsibilities include teaching in SFA’s Food Science & Human Nutrition program and coordinating operations and activities within the Food Science Teaching & Research Facilities. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in the Food Science and Human Nutrition (FSN) program within SFA. Initial teaching responsibilities could include the Science of Food Preparation, Introduction to Food and Nutrition, Food Processing Lab, Research Learning Experiences, Foodservice Management, Field Experience, and Contemporary Issues in the Food Industry. Courses and teaching expectations may change based on School needs and faculty expertise. Additional teaching-related activities to be performed include preparation for lab courses that take place in the food science facilities, supervision of students to ensure safety and sanitation procedures are met, supervision of teaching assistants working within the facilities, and support of additional classes in SFA that involve food preparation, facility safety, and sanitation. This position includes an expectation to mentor students working on honors or capstone projects within the facilities and to participate in faculty meetings, curriculum committee meetings, and program assessments. The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate recruiting efforts, attend open houses, and collaborate on youth summer educational programs for students interested in food science and human nutrition. In addition to teaching responsibilities, the successful candidate will coordinate operations in the Dr. Matthew Highlands Pilot Plant, Commercial Kitchen, and related teaching and research facilities in Hitchner Hall. Responsibilities include coordinating use of the space by students, faculty, and staff, and providing safety and sanitation training; hiring and supervising student workers in the facilities; communicating with Facilities Management and external contractors for scheduled maintenance and repairs; purchasing supplies and equipment for the facilities, including writing specs and obtaining bids; becoming proficient at operating and maintaining equipment in the facilities and establishing standard operating procedures; acting as the safety officer to train or facilitate training of all relevant facilities users on proper use and safety in the pilot plant, kitchen, and teaching and research labs; acting as point of contact for risk and safety management, maintaining safety records, and anticipating and responding to safety needs; working effectively, proactively, and cooperatively with members of SFA and other users of the facilities and managing agreements for facilities usage; and performing other reasonably related duties as assigned.