New job opening at UTEC with salary over $94,000: requirements and details

The Technological University (UTEC) in Lavalleja, Uruguay, has announced a new job opening for a faculty member to manage its food science and gastronomy programs. The position is based at the institution's Minas campus.

With a 30-hour work week, the role offers a nominal salary exceeding $94,000 Uruguayan pesos, along with a potential 30% compensation for management duties, according to UTEC's regulations. The primary goal of the position is to "develop activities oriented towards the challenges in the gastronomic sciences area of the technologist in food sciences and gastronomy, from a comprehensive training approach for students and institutional educational guidelines."

Candidates must possess a university tertiary degree or a non-university tertiary qualification with at least three years of experience in the relevant field. A minimum of two years of teaching experience in tertiary education or specialization at a master's level is also required. Additionally, at least one year of professional experience in the specific area of food sciences and gastronomy is necessary. Valued qualifications include postgraduate studies, training in culinary techniques and sustainability, and leadership or management experience.