Associate Professor In Nutrition And Dietetics

• School of Health | UniSC Moreton Bay, Petrie or UniSC Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs
• Level D academic - $163,616 - $180,189 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Full-time, ongoing appointment, newly created position

The School of Heath (SOH)

Where Passion Meets Impact - Join the School of Health!

Are you eager to make a difference in health education and research? Join our dedicated team of researchers and educators at the School of Health (SOH). We have a strong focus on cultivating healthy minds, bodies, and environments through our teaching, research, and outreach efforts. With a purpose that extends regionally and impacts globally, we are committed to advancing knowledge in the health sector and improving the well-being of our communities. Together, let's create healthier communities now and for the generations to come.

The Opportunity

We have a position available for a high-achieving, innovative and resourceful Level D academic to join UniSC’s Nutrition and Dietetics discipline within the School of Health.

Join our passionate team and be a driving force in teaching, research, and engagement in Nutrition and Dietetics. You'll collaborate with staff to lead the development and delivering of the new Master of Dietetics (Sports Nutrition) to ensure quality learning experiences for students. Your established leadership qualities, research profile, teaching experience and strong professional networks in Nutrition and Dietetics will be an asset to our growing team. If you're ready to be part of our innovative approach to dietetic education in Australia, let's make a difference together.

For more information, please visit us online: School of Health

About you

Our candidate will be recognised as an Accredited Practising Dietitian by Dietitians Australia (or capacity to attain), possess strong subject matter expertise, pedagogical expertise, excellent communication skills, a passion for teaching and learning, a student-centered approach, and a commitment to innovative and engaging teaching methods.

This includes a deep understanding of pedagogical principles and instructional strategies, including implementing effective teaching methods to enhance student learning outcomes. You will create a conducive learning environment, maintaining discipline and fostering a positive atmosphere for learning. Assessment and feedback; designing fair and relevant assessments to evaluate student progress and areas for improvement. Adaptability and flexibility; adapt to diverse learning needs and situations, adjusting the teaching approach based on student feedback and emerging educational trends. Continuous professional development, a commitment to own professional growth and development, actively seeking opportunities to expand knowledge, attend workshops, conferences, and engage in research to stay current.

Please note, relocation assistance will be offered to the successful applicant if required.

You will possess:

• Proven track record as an effective teacher, the capacity to conceive, develop and deliver higher education curricula and contribute to relevant areas of teaching;
• Recognition as an Accredited Practising Dietitian by Dietitians Australia;
• Membership and sound connections with relevant professional bodies and community groups;
• Sound and established track record of research activity commensurate with the level of the position;
• Evidence of participation in academic development activities and the desire to continue to learn and improve as an effective academic;
• Extensive experience and success in academic administrative functions within a University; and
• Positive leadership contributions and personal qualities that influence the development and maintenance of a positive academic environment which is conducive to high levels of engagement and standards of achievement for both staff and student.

Desirable

• Completion of postgraduate education or recognised training in sports nutrition (for example; International Olympic Committee Diploma in Sports Nutrition or the Sports Dietitians Australia (SDA) sports nutrition course).
• Postgraduate qualifications in higher education
• Experience with external professional accreditation of dietetic education programs in Australia

UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at *************@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.

Position Description:  Associate Professor Nutrition & Dietetics.pdf

All applications must be lodged through our website. To apply please visit our website at Careers at UniSC

Applications for this position close midnight, Monday 1 April 2024.

Your completed application must include:

• a resume, and a response to selection criteria. Noting that within the application form, we will request a statement addressing each of the selection criteria contained within the position description.

Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team

UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact *************@usc.edu.au

We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit us at: Welcome to UniSC and LinkedIn Life

Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Professor Tony Perkins

Dean, School of Health
Telephone: 07 5456 5***
Email: ******@usc.edu.au

Or

Professor Fiona Pelly

Discipline Lead, Nutrition and Dietetics – School of Health
Telephone: 07 5430 2***
Email: ******@usc.edu.au

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