Lecturer - Nutrition & Dietetics (Education Focused)

About the role

UNSW’s Education Focused roles enable academics to specialise in education and devote their time to delivering high-quality teaching and pursuing initiatives to enhance the educational experience of our students. Those appointed to this role are expected to drive educational excellence within the university’s teaching and learning communities.

The Lecturer - Nutrition & Dietetics will contribute to the development and delivery of education in the Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Innovation program with a focus on the clinical stream. This is an opportunity for an educator and clinician to shape the learning experience of future nutrition and dietetics professionals.

Working across the clinical stream, work-integrated learning content and placement program, you will contribute to innovative teaching, curriculum development and student success. The role suits someone passionate about educational excellence, committed to evidence-based practice and eager to support students in achieving strong academic, professional and employability outcomes.

You will collaborate with colleagues across the discipline, bring current clinical and industry knowledge into the classroom, and contribute to a dynamic learning environment that prepares graduates for professional practice.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and delivery of education in the Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Innovation program, focusing on the clinical stream.
• Work across the clinical stream, work-integrated learning content and placement program.
• Contribute to innovative teaching, curriculum development and student success.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the discipline to bring current clinical and industry knowledge into the classroom.
• Support students in achieving strong academic, professional and employability outcomes.

Requirements

• Accredited Practicing Dietitian (APD) or eligibility and willingness to seek accreditation as an APD.
• PhD in Nutrition and Dietetics or other related health/medical disciplines preferred; significant and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a PhD.
• Demonstrated experience with industry and work-integrated learning and clinical education.
• Demonstrated clinical experience.
• Actively stays up to date with discipline knowledge and professional development.
• Experience in teaching and learning design, development and delivery at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
• Experience using and/or designing with educational technologies and online delivery methods.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness and passion for educational excellence (e.g., relevant discipline-based curriculum design and development at a variety of levels and scales).
• Demonstrated knowledge of industry or experience of work-integrated learning (desirable).
• Evidence of highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Evidence of ability to support and inspire students from diverse backgrounds and support student equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives.

Benefits

• Flexible working options (work from home, flexible hours, etc.).
• Career development opportunities.
• 17% superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments.
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas period.
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness).

Pay

Remuneration: Level B from $133k plus clinical loading, 17% superannuation contribution and annual leave loading (pro rata).

Schedule

Employment Type: Part time (17.5 hours per week). Duration: Continuing opportunity. Location: UNSW Kensington Campus, Sydney.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold full rights to work in Australia to be considered.