Subject Matter Expert, Animal and Food Science

Subject Matter Expert, Animal and Food Science

Competition Number: 126211	Type: Contract
Closing Date: November 24, 2026	Category: Contract

Medicine Hat College welcomes applications for a subject matter expert in the School of Business.

A little about the role:

Medicine Hat College is seeking a qualified Subject Matter Expert (SME) to develop course content for BUAG 120: Introduction to Animal and Food Science as part of our Agribusiness programming. This course offers an introduction to agricultural systems, focusing on the complex interactions between microbial, plant, animal, and human components that shape the food production landscape. Students will explore the fundamental principles of animal agriculture, including animal production practices, value-added food processing, marketing strategies, and the critical role of consumer behavior in the food industry. Emphasis will be placed on contemporary issues and challenges associated with sustainable animal production, food safety, quality, and the evolving demands of the global food market.

Scope of Work

Working collaboratively with MHC instructional design staff, the SME will create engaging, industry-informed learning materials that support student success in a post-secondary environment. This may include course learning outcomes, lesson content and learning activities, assessments and grading criteria, case studies and applied examples relevant to Western Canadian agriculture, discussion and reflection activities, recommended learning resources and references.