Professor – Taylor's College

The role of Professor in Food Studies at Taylor's University involves teaching and research related to food cultures and systems, particularly in the context of Asian modernization. The position requires engagement with postgraduate and relevant degree programs, curriculum development, research activities, and collaboration with academic and societal stakeholders.

The Professor - Food Studies will contribute to teaching and learning activities at Taylor's Culinary Institute for postgraduate programmes in Food Studies, as well as relevant degree programmes across the university. They will engage with theoretical and methodological tools from social sciences needed to analyze contemporary issues related to food cultures and systems. The role involves participating in teaching duties, supporting research projects and postgraduate supervision, contributing to curriculum development, and maintaining high teaching standards. This position also involves joining the Food Studies group at the Centre for Asian Modernization Studies, collaborating with academic and societal stakeholders on research related to the modernization of food consumption in Asia. Responsibilities include participating in research activities, organizing events, securing competitive external funding, contributing to administrative duties, and building relationships with external institutions.