Senior Lecturer — Nutrition & Dietetics (Teaching & Research)

Griffith University; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 143,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Griffith University on the Gold Coast seeks a Senior Lecturer (Level C) in Nutrition and Dietetics to lead teaching, research, and professional engagement within the Nutrition and Dietetics program. The role focuses on high-quality, evidence-informed teaching, curriculum development, and scholarly leadership across disciplines.

You will supervise higher degree research students, publish impactful research, build industry partnerships, and contribute to accreditation activities while supporting

Qualifications

• A qualification in Dietetics and a PhD in Nutrition and Dietetics or a closely related field.
• Accreditation as an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD), or eligibility to practise as a dietitian in Australia.
• Demonstrated excellence in university teaching and curriculum development.
• An established record of research publications and growing research impact.
• Experience supervising honours and/or higher degree research students.
• Contemporary professional experience in one or more areas of dietetic practice, such as clinical nutrition, public health nutrition, community nutrition, food service management, or related fields.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a demonstrated capacity to collaborate effectively across disciplines and professions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-informed and student-centred teaching.
• Develop innovative learning experiences that prepare graduates for contemporary dietetic practice.
• Support curriculum development, quality assurance, and accreditation activities.
• Build and maintain partnerships with industry, health services, and professional stakeholders.
• Lead and contribute to impactful research and supervise higher degree research students.
• Foster culturally safe, inclusive, and practice-informed learning environments.
• Contribute to academic leadership within the discipline and School.

Skills

APD accreditation

University teaching

Research publications

HDR supervision

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Dietetics practice

Education

Dietetics qualification

PhD in Nutrition and Dietetics

Job description

Griffith University on the Gold Coast seeks a Senior Lecturer (Level C) in Nutrition and Dietetics to lead teaching, research, and professional engagement within the Nutrition and Dietetics program. The role focuses on high-quality, evidence-informed teaching, curriculum development, and scholarly leadership across disciplines.

You will supervise higher degree research students, publish impactful research, build industry partnerships, and contribute to accreditation activities while supporting