Teaching Fellow - Human Nutrition

University of Otago; Dunedin; In loco; NZD 76.000 - 88.000; Tempo pieno

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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.

Competenze

• 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.

Mansioni

• 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.

Conoscenze

Cooking techniques

Nutrition teaching

Curriculum development

Te ao Māori knowledge

Team collaboration

Student assessment

Time management

Formazione

BSc / MSc / MAppSc / MDiet in Human Nutrition

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Who we are | Ko wai mātou

The Department of Human Nutrition at the University of Otago is the longest established department of its kind at a New Zealand University. The Department supports BSc, MSc (Thesis, Applied and Coursework options), and PhD students. Our teaching addresses research frontiers alongside real-world challenges, and our graduates are knowledgeable about the important place of nutrition in achieving social equity and supporting the wellbeing of individuals and communities.

The Department has a long-standing commitment to research and teaching on the impact human nutrition has on the health and wellbeing for individuals and communities, regionally, nationally, and internationally. We aim to connect issues specific to Aotearoa New Zealand and the Pacific region with themes in the international, professional, and research discourse.

The role | Te mahi

We are seeking to appoint a permanent Teaching Fellow role in Human Nutrition. We welcome applicants with expertise across the breadth of Human Nutrition, including applicants with expertise in culinary nutrition, clinical nutrition and public health, and Māori and Pacific health.

In this role, you will contribute to teaching across our undergraduate curriculum in Human Nutrition, including our more hands-on applied nutrition papers. You will also be involved with collaborative teaching activities, assessing student performance, and collaboratively developing course content and teaching materials.

This is an opportunity for an energetic, creative and committed individual to significantly contribute to the teaching curriculum in a collegial and dynamic department and university.

Skills and experience | Kā pūkeka me kā wheako

• BSc (or equivalent), MSc, MAppSc or MDiet qualification in Human Nutrition.
• Enthusiasm for, and preferably experience in, research-informed teaching approaches in Human Nutrition.
• Proficiency in basic and advanced cooking techniques and ability to demonstrate safe and efficient food handling and hygiene practices.
• Understanding of recipe development and modification for nutrition goals. Skills in menu planning and meal preparation for different population groups.
• Ability to prioritise tasks, balance competing demands, navigate and collaborate effectively with a variety of working styles.
• Willingness to learn or knowledge of te ao Māori and its role in fostering student success at the University.
• Skills and commitment to strengthening curriculum in relation to te ao Māori and mātauranga Māori.
• Ability and willingness to develop a firm commitment to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi), the University’s Māori Strategic Framework and Pacific Strategic Framework, and to equity. Some experience working with Māori and Pacific communities in nutrition and health is desirable.

Further details | Pūroko

This is a permanent, full -time (1.0 FTE) position based in Ōtepoti, Dunedin.

We anticipate that the successful applicant will be able to start early February 2027, please indicate your availability in your cover letter.

The salary range is $75,727 to $87,849 per annum.

You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this position.

The University of Otago is a workplace that values and utilises diverse and inclusive thinking, people and behaviours. This means that the contributions of staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected.

Additional enquiries about the role may be directed to Meredith Peddie, Senior Lecturer, Human Nutrition via the contact details below.

Applications quoting reference number 2601554 will close on Sunday, 22 November 2026.