Nutrition Education Innovator | Online Teaching & Research

University of Canterbury; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 94,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Five weeks annual leave

Parental leave (up to 9 weeks) + 26 wk

Sabbatical provision

Employer superannuation contribution (

Onsite childcare

Job summary

University of Canterbury invites applications for a continuing academic position at Lecturer, Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor in Nutrition. The role focuses on teaching into the new Bachelor of Health and related masters programs, with online delivery and postgraduate supervision.

The successful candidate will lead curriculum development, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, translate research into impact, and pursue external funding to advance sustainable research initiatives.

Qualifications

• PhD required and a strong track record in nutrition or related disciplines.
• Experience with online and blended teaching pedagogies.
• Strong publications record and external research income.
• Experience supervising postgraduate research students.
• Track record coordinating health undergraduate/postgraduate courses.
• Established professional networks relevant to expertise.
• Commitment to inclusive teaching and professional development.
• Commitment to te reo Māori values and mana whenua partnership.

Responsibilities

• Teach into the Bachelor of Health and related masters programs, including online delivery.
• Lead curriculum development, teaching, and course coordination for undergrad/postgrad courses.
• Supervise masters and doctoral level student research.
• Champion research excellence and pursue external funding and partnerships.
• Shape research and education direction within the Faculty of Health.

Skills

Online teaching

Blended learning

Research leadership

Postgraduate supervision

Curriculum development

Interdisciplinary collaboration

External research funding

Inclusive teaching

Education

PhD in Nutrition or related field

Job description

University of Canterbury invites applications for a continuing academic position at Lecturer, Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor in Nutrition. The role focuses on teaching into the new Bachelor of Health and related masters programs, with online delivery and postgraduate supervision.

The successful candidate will lead curriculum development, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, translate research into impact, and pursue external funding to advance sustainable research initiatives.