About the Role
The University of South Asia is hiring faculty members for the Faculty of Culinary Sciences at its Lahore campus. You will teach culinary students both the craft and the science of professional cooking, delivering engaging, subject-specific teaching to undergraduate and graduate students and mentoring them academically. Teaching areas include culinary arts, kitchen operations, food production, baking and pastry, menu planning, food safety and world cuisines. A minimum MS/MPhil or PhD from an HEC-recognised institution is required, meeting the HEC requirements applicable to the position.
The Faculty of Culinary Sciences at the University of South Asia is growing. As a faculty member you will plan, prepare and deliver engaging, subject-specific lectures in culinary arts, kitchen operations, food production, baking and pastry, menu planning, food safety and world cuisines for undergraduate and graduate students, aligned with the approved curriculum and programme learning outcomes. You will assess student performance, give constructive feedback, keep academic records, and use modern teaching methods, digital learning platforms and AI-assisted tools where appropriate.
We are looking for a strong teaching personality: confident classroom presence, excellent communication skills and the ability to engage, motivate and inspire students. Eligibility criteria are as per HEC (Higher Education Commission) requirements. This is a full-time, on-site position at the Lahore campus.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, prepare and deliver engaging, subject-specific lectures in Culinary Sciences for undergraduate and graduate students, aligned with the approved curriculum and programme learning outcomes
- Develop course outlines, lesson plans, presentations, assignments, examinations and other instructional materials
- Assess student performance, give constructive feedback, maintain academic records and ensure course learning outcomes are achieved
- Apply effective classroom management, student-engagement strategies and modern teaching methodologies
- Integrate digital learning platforms, educational technologies and AI-assisted teaching tools where appropriate
- Support students through academic guidance, mentoring, research activities and other learning initiatives, as applicable to the position
- Maintain strong subject knowledge and keep up with academic developments, industry trends and emerging technologies in Culinary Sciences
- Contribute to curriculum development, departmental activities, academic planning and research initiatives as required
Requirements
- Minimum MS/MPhil or PhD in Culinary Sciences or a closely related discipline from an HEC-recognised institution
- Meets the HEC requirements applicable to the position and academic rank
- Relevant teaching, research or professional experience as required for the position, rank and discipline
- Strong teaching personality, excellent communication and fluent spoken and written English
- Professionalism, ethical conduct and commitment to academic integrity
- Able to work full-time on-site at the Lahore campus
Salary Range
Benefits
- EOBI retirement benefits enrollment.
- Paid sick, and casual leave allocations.
- Subsidized tuition fees for children of employees across group institutions.
- Structured professional development and digital skills training workshops.
Responsibilities
- Plan, prepare and deliver engaging, subject-specific lectures in Culinary Sciences for undergraduate and graduate students, aligned with the approved curriculum and programme learning outcomes
- Develop course outlines, lesson plans, presentations, assignments, examinations and other instructional materials
- Assess student performance, give constructive feedback, maintain academic records and ensure course learning outcomes are achieved
- Apply effective classroom management, student-engagement strategies and modern teaching methodologies
- Integrate digital learning platforms, educational technologies and AI-assisted teaching tools where appropriate
- Support students through academic guidance, mentoring, research activities and other learning initiatives, as applicable to the position
- Maintain strong subject knowledge and keep up with academic developments, industry trends and emerging technologies in Culinary Sciences
- Contribute to curriculum development, departmental activities, academic planning and research initiatives as required
What Success Looks Like
- Students in your courses show clear progress, achieve the course learning outcomes and give positive teaching evaluations
- You are known for a strong teaching personality — you engage, motivate and inspire your classes
- Course files, assessments, feedback and academic records are complete, accurate and on schedule
- Your courses use current knowledge, digital tools and teaching methods appropriately
- You contribute to curriculum, research and departmental life as a reliable, ethical colleague
Requirements
Experience We Are Looking For
A minimum MS/MPhil or PhD in Culinary Sciences or a closely related discipline from an HEC-recognised institution, meeting the HEC requirements applicable to the position, together with the teaching, research or professional experience required for the academic rank and discipline. You have strong subject knowledge, a strong teaching personality and confident classroom presence, and excellent communication skills. You work professionally and as part of a team, with ethical conduct, a commitment to academic integrity and continuous professional development.
Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum MS/MPhil or PhD in Culinary Sciences or a closely related discipline from an HEC-recognised institution
- Meets the HEC requirements applicable to the position and academic rank
- Relevant teaching, research or professional experience as required for the position, rank and discipline
- Strong teaching personality, excellent communication and fluent spoken and written English
- Professionalism, ethical conduct and commitment to academic integrity
- Able to work full-time on-site at the Lahore campus
Benefits & Reward
Monthly salary of PKR 100,000 – 200,000 depending on qualifications, experience, HEC rank criteria and interview performance. Any further compensation follows University of South Asia policy and is discussed at offer stage. No bonus or performance-based payment is committed by this advertisement.
What You Can Expect
- EOBI retirement benefits enrollment.
- Paid sick, and casual leave allocations.
- Subsidized tuition fees for children of employees across group institutions.
- Structured professional development and digital skills training workshops.
Life at Gateway
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Expect real ownership from week one, direct access to leadership, and colleagues who sweat the details. We hire people who want their work to outlast them.