Course Lecturer FDSC 537 Fall 2026

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Hiring unit: Department of Food Science and Agricultural Chemistry

Course subject code and title: FDSC 537 Nutraceutical Chemistry (CRN 455) 3 credits

Course descriptor: This course enables students to understand the origin, classification, mechanism of action and chemical properties of potential and established nutraceutical compounds and their applications in functional foods. The instructor should be able to teach, topics relating to the health outcomes of consuming different types of foods, explain molecular basis and mechanism of action of various nutraceuticals and theoretical basis of measuring functional properties, bioavailability and bio-accessibility of nutraceuticals.

Session: Fall 2026: August 31-December 31, 2026 (note exam period December 7-22, 2026)

Location and schedule: Raymond R1-042 Monday/Wednesday/Friday 8:35-9:55 a.m.

Note: The McGill exam sessions take place over two weeks after the end of classes, and Course Lecturers are expected to be available on the day of a scheduled final exam and are required to grade final exams as part of their contract.

Remuneration: $11,824

Teaching Qualification Requirements

Education: Doctoral degree in Food Chemistry, Food Science or related area. Master’s and bachelor’s in Food Science.

Experience: Minimum three years previous teaching experience in a similar course content. Familiarity with classroom lecturing, administering and assessing assignments and exams.

Demonstrated experience / extensive knowledge of the course content: Topics in food science, quality control, nutraceuticals and functional foods.

Other qualification requirement(s): This course is taught in-person.

Virtual learning platforms (e.g., Zoom, WebEx) and the McGill MyCourses learning management system. Training and assistance in remote teaching is available through Teaching and Learning Services (TLS).

For general expectations, please refer to Articles 12.01 and 12.03 of the MCLIU Collective Agreement.

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