APTPUO - Fall 2026 - NUT3107 A

University of Ottawa

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The School of Nutrition Sciences at the Faculty of Health Sciences is seeking a Regular Part-Time Professor to teach NUT3107, Food Microbiology, for the Fall 2026 semester. This course covers basic concepts of food microbiology, including food as a growth medium, natural microflora and food spoilage. It also delves into methods for detecting and controlling microorganisms responsible for food spoilage and foodborne illness, microbiological processing and spoilage of main food types, the use of fermentative microbial flora in food preservation and processing, good practices in food processing, and food hygiene and safety, as well as current trends in the food industry. The course component is a lecture and is offered in person on the Lees campus.

Requirements

Master degree in Microbiology, Nutrition Sciences, Food Sciences or its equivalent.
Experience in the field of the course.
If the degree is in an equivalent field, the candidate must clearly explain in their résumé how their academic background connects to Microbiology, Nutrition or Food Sciences.

Nice To Haves

University teaching experience is an asset.
An acceptable level of education and/or experience could be viewed as being equivalent to the educational required and/or demonstrated experience.

Responsibilities

Teach NUT3107, Food Microbiology, for the Fall 2026 semester.
Cover basic concepts of food microbiology, including food as a growth medium, natural microflora and food spoilage.
Explain methods of detection and control of microorganisms responsible for food spoilage and foodborne illness.
Discuss microbiological processing and spoilage of the main types of foods.
Cover the use of fermentative microbial flora in food preservation and processing.
Address good practices in food processing, and food hygiene and safety.
Discuss current trends in the food industry.