Lecturer, Nutrition Science, Deakin University, Victoria, Australia

Scibow; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 109,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Flexible working

Learning & development

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Deakin University invites applications for a Lecturer in Nutrition Science based at Melbourne Burwood Campus with work-from-home flexibility. The role is full-time and continuing, with a salary range of AUD 108,804 to AUD 128,689 plus 17% superannuation.

You will teach, undertake research, and publish in nutrition science, promote the School, and maintain links with academic, industry and professional communities while contributing to teaching, research and program development.

Qualifications

• PhD in population nutrition, public health nutrition, or a relevant discipline.
• Proven track record in teaching and curriculum development in nutrition science.

Responsibilities

• Teach nutrition science across undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
• Lead unit design and development of curricula and learning resources.
• Lead teaching teams and collaborate with other unit teams.
• Deliver learner‑centric, research‑informed teaching across modes of delivery.
• Engage with industry, professional communities and external partners.

Skills

Teaching & Curriculum

Research Supervision

Scholarly Publishing

Industry Partnerships

Education

PhD in nutrition/public health or related

Job description

The Lecturer, Nutrition Science, will be required to teach, undertake research, and publish in the area of nutrition science. You will promote the School and maintain links and partnerships with relevant academic, industry and professional communities while making an independent contribution to the School’s teaching, research and program development.

• Based at our Melbourne, Burwood Campus with WFH flexibility
• Full-time and continuing
• Level B $108,804 – $128,689 + 17% Superannuation

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 arrangementsto 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

As a Lecturer in Nutrition Science, you will:

• Maintain deep discipline knowledge, which is applied to inform unit design, including nutrition promotion, population nutrition, nutrients, and health, influences on food intake, food behaviour.
• Lead teaching teams to develop effective unit curricula and learning resources (including through unit leadership roles).
• Adopt new innovation in curriculum design at the unit level.
• Deliver learner-centric, research-informed teaching practices across different levels / modes of delivery.
• Lead unit teaching teams and works collaboratively with other unit teaching teams in the course.

To be successful, you’ll have:

Qualifications and experience

• PhD in population nutrition, public health nutrition, or a relevant discipline

Teaching

• Demonstrated ability to contribute effectively to scholarly learning and teaching in undergraduate and/or postgraduate programs, in a manner that influences, motivates, and inspires students to learn.
• Experience in developing curricula and/or resources that reflect an understanding of nutrition promotion, population nutrition, nutrients, and health, influences on food intake and/or food behaviour.

Research

• Proven research activity in population nutrition and/or public health nutrition that aligns with the School’s research strengths.
• Capacity to supervise research students in areas of proven research activity.
• Emerging reputation in research and scholarship through publications and/or exhibitions and/or success in obtaining external research funding.
• Eligible for membership of the Nutrition Society of Australia and status as a Registered Nutritionist and/or be eligible to become an Accredited Practicing Dietitian with Dietitians Australia.
• Participation in relevant committees and/or board structures.

Special Requirements

• Working with Children Check (refer to Recruitment Procedure)

Applications for this position close on 16 November 2023.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Alison Booth, Associate Head of School (Teaching & Learning, Food, Nutrition and Dietetics) on [e-mail]

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

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.