Applied Nutrition Teaching Fellow - Food, Health & Equity

University Of Otago; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 76,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Otago in Dunedin invites applications for a permanent Teaching Fellow in Human Nutrition. You will contribute to teaching across the undergraduate curriculum and support hands-on applied nutrition papers, with collaboration in course content and assessment.

We welcome applicants with broad Human Nutrition expertise, including culinary, clinical and public health nutrition, and Māori and Pacific health.

Qualifications

• BSc (or equivalent) in Human Nutrition.
• Experience with research-informed teaching approaches.
• Proficient in cooking techniques with hygiene knowledge.
• Experience in recipe development and menu planning for populations.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and collaborate across styles.
• Willingness to engage with te ao Māori and mātauranga Māori.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and equity in curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to teaching across the undergraduate Human Nutrition curriculum.
• Engage in collaborative teaching activities and course content development.
• Assist with assessing student performance and progress.
• Help develop teaching materials and resources for applied nutrition papers.

Skills

Cooking techniques

Nutrition teaching

Curriculum development

Te ao Māori knowledge

Team collaboration

Student assessment

Time management

Education

BSc / MSc / MAppSc / MDiet in Human Nutrition

Job description

The University of Otago in Dunedin invites applications for a permanent Teaching Fellow in Human Nutrition. You will contribute to teaching across the undergraduate curriculum and support hands-on applied nutrition papers, with collaboration in course content and assessment.

We welcome applicants with broad Human Nutrition expertise, including culinary, clinical and public health nutrition, and Māori and Pacific health.