Visiting Lecturer – Culinary and Food Services, hospitality

LUNEX is a young and ambitious University of Applied Sciences in Luxembourg attracting students from Europe and beyond and offering high-quality and innovative teaching and learning in higher education and research.

We are expanding our team and are looking to recruit a capable, enthusiastic and motivated visiting lecturer with expertise in the field of Culinary and Food Services, hospitality.  

Responsibilities

We are looking for an enthusiastic instructor/lecturer in the food sector to provide lectures in the following three modules (topics included)

1. Cooking & Kitchen Techniques 

Topics Covered: Professional food preparation: preparation techniques,

herbs/spices, Nutrient preservation, kitchen

terminology, food quality, quantity theory, recipes, intro to menu planning, kitchen equipment, work and time planning

2. Cooking & Kitchen Techniques II 

Topics covered: Menu planning and menu science, Hygiene in the kitchen, Culinary techniques

3. Organization of Kitchen Operations 

Topics Covered: Organization of kitchen operations, Personnel deployment, personnel, management procurement of goods, quality assurance

Must-have requirements

Candidates should have expertise in the area of Culinary and Food Services, hospitality; academic titles in an area relevant to the position is considered and advantage.

In rating competent applicants, the following criteria will be emphasised:

  • Educational and professional background in an area relevant to the position
  • Ability to deliver learning modules and classes at under-graduate and post-graduate levels
  • Proven excellence of teaching in higher education area
  • Other documented qualifications relevant for the position (certifications of continuing education, attendance to professional workshops…)
  • Good interpersonal skills and team management experience
  • Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively to students using a variety of teaching methods, thereby enhancing the student experience
  • High level of spoken and written English language skills (English is the language of tuition at LUNEX)

Required documents for the application:

  • Motivation Letter
  • CV

We offer

A dynamic and stimulating work environment within an international team of experts.

We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

The salary is hourly-based and competitive, in line with qualifications and experience.

You can send your application here until 15.03.2024.

LUNEX

50, avenue du Parc des Sports / 4671 Differdange / Luxembourg

Good to know

Application for a Bachelor’s programme:
1. Fill out our Online Application Form.
2. Take part in one of our Application Days. We will invite you to attend in person.
3. After successful participation in the Application Day we will email you with your study agreement. Please print it out, sign it and then send it to LUNEX by post or by e-mail, along with the evidence documents specified in the email.

Application for a Master’s programme:
1. Fill out our Online Application Form.
2. If you have met all the prerequisites for the Master’s programme, we will email you with your study agreement. Please read it carefully, print it out and sign it.
3. In order to complete your application, please send the signed study agreement along with all other required evidence documents by post to LUNEX.

As an applicant for one of our Bachelor’s programmes, you will be invited to attend an Application Day online. A selection procedure will take place on this day to check whether you meet the necessary prerequisites for the course.

More about the Application Day

The language of instruction in all courses at LUNEX is English. You should therefore be able to speak and understand English well. You have the opportunity to participate in the Pre-Bachelor Foundation Programme and improve your English if your language skills do not meet the entrance requirements for study at Bachelor level.

We will inform you in the course of the application process which supporting documents have to be provided and when. In principle, we need the following documents for your application:

  • Copy of your personal ID
  • Copy of the highest educational and/or vocational qualification
  • Language certificate (if applicable)

Depending on the degree programme (Bachelor/Master) and your country of origin (EU/non-EU), further documents may be required. More details will be provided to you in good time.

To secure a study place, we recommend that you send us your documents as soon as possible – but at the latest two weeks before the start of your studies. If you are an applicant from outside the EU, you should note that the application process for a visa can take four to 60 days. Please make sure you give yourself plenty of time.