Lecturer, Food And Nutrition Sciences

• Contribute to the delivery of research output in the field of Food and Nutrition science
• Join a collaborative and innovative team of academics
• Competitive salary, flexible working, 17% super and so much more…

Job no: HRC0005841
Category: Academic Level B
Base Salary: $108,382 - $128,705 plus 17% superannuation
Position: Full Time Fixed Continuing
Location: Central Coast (Ourimbah) Campus
Our university
The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions and create a better future for our regions and the globe. Underpinned by this vision and our values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability, outlines the University's commitment to delivering an exceptional student experience and serving our communities.
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Our school

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aims to create exceptional graduates making a global impact on the health industry.
The School of Environmental and Life Sciences is one of five Schools within the College of Engineering Science and Environment. As the largest School in the College, the School of Environmental and Life Sciences (SELS) offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The School maintains numerous internationally significant research activities with substantial numbers of higher degree research students, as well as excellent research facilities.
Be challenged and imagine with us
Primarily based at the University's Central Coast Campus (Ourimbah), this is a fantastic opportunity for a Lecturer with a strong background and research experience in nutrition and consumer science, food regulations and communication to join a collaborative team of academics. Working with a School who actively builds connections across other programs within the University, you will also have the opportunity to collaborate with areas including Science, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Marine Science, Dietetics and Engineering.
How will you inspire us
Bringing a strong research track record in Food and Nutritional science and a clear vision for evolving a successful future research and innovation portfolio, the successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of research output that are collaborative and inter-disciplinary. You will also demonstrate educational leadership in teaching and learning at the course level and contribute through innovative teaching techniques.
The successful candidates will have:

• Completed a doctoral qualification in Dietetics, Nutrition Science, Food Science, Consumer Science, or related fields. Evidence of research and research impact in these areas.
• Demonstrated record of scientific publications or non-traditional research outputs.
• Evidence of research collaborations and industry partnerships and demonstrated ability to attract research funding.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve recognition at a national level and develop an international profile in their discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise research students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Demonstrated experience in the development and delivery of courses
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to outreach activities, organisational administration (including course coordination) and initiatives/activities within the University.

Female targeted
As part of the University's commitment to increasing the number of women in underrepresented areas such as STEMM, this role is targeted towards female candidates. Please note that both male and female candidates can apply, however priority will be given to female candidates who can demonstrate they successfully meet the selection criteria. The University currently holds an exemption under Section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW) in relation to its targeted recruiting programs.
What we offer
In addition to working for a university that is breaking boundaries, discovering new ways of thinking and cementing a place as a global leader, we offer a range of benefits to our employees to ensure you balance your commitments, stay healthy and work effectively.
These include:
flexible working arrangements (in line with the University's );

• 17% super and salary packaging;
• additional University Holiday days, generous personal leave and parental leave, annual leave loading and additional purchased leave scheme;
• discounts in private health insurance, gym memberships, software, travel and more;
• wellbeing programs.

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Your next steps
Please visit for a guide on how to apply for a role. It's important you read this document to ensure you are providing all the requirements of your application.
If viewing this on a job board other than the University's please click 'Apply' to reach the University's website, where copies of the Position Descriptions can be accessed. Please download the relevant copy before commencing your application.
Your application must include:

• Your ORCID ID (if relevant)
• A URL link to your University Academic Profile (or equivalent)
• A Cover Letter:
• outlining your interest in the role include contact details for a minimum of three relevant referees.
• A statement formally addressing each criterion of the Essential and Desirable Criteria, as provided in the relevant Position Description attached below.
• Your CV, which should be a maximum of five pages and be succinct and discipline appropriate.

Please upload your Cover Letter and response to the requested Criteria as one PDF document.
Your Cover Letter and Response to the Essential Criteria should not exceed 4 pages (approximately 2,000 words).
For the full list of the selection criteria and role responsibilities, please download the relevant Position Description for which you are applying (available in the Related Documents section below).
For specific position enquiries, please contact Associate Professor Quan Vuong, School of Environmental and Life Sciences via email at or on (02) 43484124.
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Closing date: 18th April 2024 at 11.59pm AEDT
We are excited to be Looking Ahead with you!
The University of Newcastle is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Birpai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.
Company
Our vision to become a world-leading university for our regions will take passion and perseverance. We can't do it without you.
The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions and creating a better future for our regions and the globe. Underpinned by this vision and our values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability, outlines the University's commitment to delivering an exceptional student experience and serving our communities.
We are looking for people to join our university and bring their global expertise to our region, and to take their impactful research to the world with us.
We are driven by our inclusive focus and are proud of our five-star rating for social equity. We are among the first 15 universities in Australia to receive the Bronze Award under the Athena Swan Charter and we're striving to achieve Silver.
College of Engineering, Science and Environment
The University's (CESE) brings together expertise in engineering, environment, and the sciences to deliver life ready graduates and transformative solutions to our region and the world. CESE strives for excellence, innovation and equity in teaching, education, research and partnerships. We are global leaders uncovering new knowledge, creating revolutionary technology, and delivering innovative teaching.
The is one of the most research-intensive Schools within the University. The School consists of four discipline groupings:

• Civil and Environmental Engineering and Surveying
• Chemical and Renewable Energy Engineering
• Aerospace Systems, Electrical, Computer Systems
• Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering

The School is home to many leading-edge research centres and has strong links with industry through sponsored undergraduate students and research collaborations. It is highly research active, contributing substantially to the overall research inputs and outputs of the CESE. This is reflected in the 2018 Excellence in Research in Australia outcomes where Electrical, Civil, Mechanical and Resource Engineering codes all received an ERA5.
Currently we have 8 positions available within the School of Engineering. For more information please see links to positions below or visit
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CALLAGHAN
NEW SOUTH WALES
NSW 2308
Australia
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