APTPUO - Fall 2026 - NUT3107 A01 (LAB)

Posting Reason:

New Position

Location:

200 Lees - FHS

Academic Period:

2026 Fall Semester

Faculty:

Faculté des sciences de la santé / Faculty of Health Sciences

Academic Unit:

École des sciences de la nutrition \\ School of Nutrition Sciences

Course Title:

Food Microbiology

Course Code:

NUT3107

Section:

A01

Course Description:

Basic concepts of food microbiology, including food as a growth medium, natural microflora and food spoilage. Methods of detection and control of microorganisms responsible for food spoilage and foodborne illness. Microbiological processing and spoilage of the main types of foods. Use of fermentative microbial flora in food preservation and processing. Good practices in food processing, and food hygiene and safety. Current trends in the food industry.

Course Component: Laboratory

Posting limited to:

Professeur à temps-partiel régulier / Regular Part-Time Professor

Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD):

2026/06/02

Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD):

2026/07/03

Expected Enrolment:

24

Approval date:

2026/06/02

Number of credits:

1.5

Work Hours:

48

Hourly Rate:

Théorie appliquée / Applied Theory: $111.12 (2024-2025)

The academic year starts on September 1 and ends on August 31.

These rates do not included vacation pay nor statutory pay.

These rates will be applied until a new collective agreement is ratified. Retro will be paid after the ratification.

Course type:

C

Posting type:

Régulier / Regular

Language of instruction:

Anglais | English

Competence in second language:

Passive

Course Schedule:

Mardi | Tuesday 12:00-15:00 - -

Requirements:

Requirements: Master degree in Microbiology or its equivalent*. Knowledge of various standard laboratory procedures and techniques. Experience with laboratory techniques in microbiology. Valid WHMIS and Biosafety laboratory certifications. University teaching experience is an asset.

* If the degree is in an equivalent field, the candidate must clearly explain in their résumé how their academic background connects to Microbiology.
Nature of the work: Implementation of theoretical principles learned in NUT3107 Food Microbiology (Lecture). Preparing and restoring the laboratory.
Instruction Mode: In person - Campus Lees / Type "C" Course: course with written assignments and with examinations which are not computer marked.
Hourly Rate: Applied Theory

Additional Information and/or Comments:

Workload: 36 contact hours + 12 preparation hours

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