Lecturer In Food Science And Nutrition Sciences

Deakin Alumni; Geelong; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading higher education institution in Geelong is seeking a dedicated individual for a role in their nutrition programs. Responsibilities include leading teaching teams, developing effective curricula, and engaging in food product development research. Applicants should hold a PhD in food science and possess a strong teaching background as well as food industry experience. This is a full-time position with opportunities for career growth in an inclusive environment, emphasizing diversity and support for various communities.

Benefits

Generous parental leave

Flexible working arrangements

Ongoing learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• PhD in food science (or relevant discipline) required.
• Excellent record in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
• Food industry experience is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Lead unit teaching teams in nutrition programs.
• Contribute to the development of curricula and learning resources.
• Develop research programs in food product development.

Skills

Excellent record of scholarly learning and teaching

Innovative curriculum design

Food industry experience in product development

Ability to contribute to communities through research

Education

PhD in food science or relevant discipline

Job description

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

Responsibilities

Lead unit teaching teams across our undergraduate and postgraduate nutrition programs in the areas of food product development, food manufacturing and / or food science and work collaboratively with other unit teaching teams in the courses to develop effective unit curricula and learning resources (including through unit leadership roles).

Contribute to the review of units and courses and implement refinements.

Assist in applying food industry and food science research practice into student learning experiences, success, engagement and resources.

Adopt innovation in curriculum design at the unit level and deliver learner-centric, research-informed teaching practices across different levels / modes of delivery.

Develop a program of food product development research within the CASS Food Research Centre, including supporting applications for external competitive funding and collaborating with CASS staff and existing CASS industry partners.

Build a national reputation, based on a growing, focused body of work recognised for quality, excellence and impact and a growing track record of timely delivery of outcomes for food industry partners.

Qualifications

PhD in food science (or relevant discipline) and / or other relevant qualifications and experience.

Excellent record of scholarly learning and teaching in undergraduate and / or postgraduate food science, including innovative curriculum design.

Emerging reputation in food product development research and / or scholarship through publications and success in obtaining external research funding.

Food industry experience in product development.

Ability to contribute to communities through food science research.

How to apply

Please submit your updated resume, a short cover letter and responses to the Key Selection Criteria.

Applications for this position close at 11 : 55pm on Friday 9th January.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences.

We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Education

Industries: Higher Education