Food Studies 2013-14

Auckland University of Technology

 * Lecturer in Gastronomy/Food Studies (PERMANENT FULL TIME)

The School of Hospitality and Tourism in the Faculty of Culture and Society is seeking to make an appointment in Gastronomy and other food related studies at the Lecturer level. AUT has four campuses in the greater Auckland area and the School of Hospitality and Tourism is situated on the city campus in the heart of Auckland. The School of Hospitality and Tourism is positioning itself as a leading provider of culinary arts, events, hospitality, and tourism education, providing an array of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees.

The Lecture in Gastronomy / Food Studies will be expected to take an active role in teaching, from undergraduate level through to post graduate level. There will be an increasing need for postgraduate supervision and the opportunity to develop postgraduate papers in Gastronomy and other food related studies. Participation in community and business outreach relevant to the tourism field will be encouraged as will involvement with the New Zealand Tourism Research Institute (www.nztri.org).

The preferred candidate will possess: An emerging record of publications would be an advantage. The remuneration offered to the successful candidate will be commensurate on skills, experience and qualifications. Enquiries of an academic nature may be made to John Kelly, HOD (Culinary Arts) at john.kelly@aut.ac.nz or on 09-921-9999 ext. 8457. Job Reference: 22711 Closing Date: Friday 18th October 2013, 3.00 PM
 * A PhD in a relevant discipline
 * Experience in teaching
 * Good interpersonal skills
 * An interest in building strategic alliances within the University and with the outside community

The Department of Public Health, Food Studies and Nutrition in the David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics at Syracuse University invites applicants for a full time tenure track position in Food Studies, rank open, to begin in August 2014. The department seeks a high-energy faculty member with expertise in the interdisciplinary study of food, food systems, and foodways. The ideal candidate will complement and build upon existing strengths in the department including, but not limited to, the human right to food and nutrition, the structure of transnational agrifood, including biofuel, systems, rural development and urban food systems. This academic appointment is in anticipation of establishing undergraduate and graduate programs in food studies.
 * ==Syracuse University==
 * ==Professor - Food Studies (Open Rank)==
 * Application Deadline 12/31/2013