Lecturer – Nutrition And Dietetics

Join a university ranked in theEducate future generations & create an exceptional student experienceGenuine career progression opportunities via our academic promotions processBased at our vibrant and picturesqueAbout UQAs part of the UQ community, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, and within an environment where interdisciplinary collaborations are encouraged.At the core of our teaching remains our students, and their experience with us sets a foundation for success far beyond graduation. UQ has made a to making education opportunities available for all Queenslanders, regardless of personal, financial, or geographical barriers.As part of our commitment to excellence in research and professional practice in academic contexts, we are proud to provide our staff with access to world-class facilities and equipment, grant writing support, greater research funding opportunities, and other forms of staff support and development.About This OpportunityThis is an exciting opportunity for a Lecturer to join the School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences in the Dietetics team. As a Lecturer, you will focus your efforts on growing your profile in teaching, research, and service and engagement in Nutrition and Dietetics. You will work collaboratively within the team of dietitians and nutritionists to conduct high quality research, deliver quality teaching, and provide service to the Nutrition and Dietetics profession and the broader community. At this level, you may coordinate or lead the activities of other staff and will usually contribute to the effective supervision of Honours and Higher Degree by Research students.Key responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):Teaching across different settings and actively contributing towards educational practice and innovative curriculum designMaintaining an active and effective record of publishing in high quality research journalsContributing to recruitment, selection, and onboarding of appropriately qualified employeesActively developing partnerships by fostering relationships with colleagues, industry, government departments, professional bodies, and the wider communityThis is a teaching & research position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ’s .This is a full-time (100%), continuing position. At Academic level B, the full-time equivalent base salary will be in the range $108,201 - $128,201, plus a generous super allowance of up to 17%. The total FTE package will be up to $126,595 - $149,996 annually. As this role is covered by an Enterprise Agreement, you will also receive regular remuneration increases – at least once a year.The greater of joining the UQ community are broad: from being part of a university, to recognition of prior service with other Australian universities, up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, flexible working arrangements including hybrid on site/WFH options and flexible start/finish times, and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.About YouYou will be able to demonstrate the following:Completion of a PhD in Nutrition and/or Dietetics.A growing profile in teaching and research and/or scholarship of teaching in the discipline area such as nutrition science, population nutrition, diet in health and disease.A developing reputation and track record of publications in reputed refereed journals and conference presentations in Nutrition and Dietetics.Evidence of seeking and/or obtaining and managing external funding for research projects.Evidence of quality teaching at undergraduate, honours, and/or postgraduate level across a variety of settings, including small and large groups.Experience in course coordination and/or contribution to the development and continuous innovation of programs, curriculum design and course material in the discipline area.A growing record of supervision of Honours and/or Higher Degree by Research students.Experience in meaningful academic service roles and active contributions to external engagement activities and with relevant professional associations.Eligible for membership of the Nutrition Society of Australia and status as a Registered Nutritionist and/or membership with Dietitians Australia and as an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD).In addition, the following mandatory requirements apply:Work Rights: You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.Relocating from interstate? We will support you with a relocation support package. You can find out more about life in .Questions?For more information about this opportunity, please contact at . For application queries, please contact stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.Want to Apply?All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:ResumeCover letterResponses to the ‘About You’ sectionOther InformationAt UQ we know that our greatest strengths come from our diverse mix of colleagues, this is reflected in our ongoing commitment to creating an environment focused on . We ensure that we are always attracting, retaining and promoting colleagues who are representative of the diversity in the broader community, whether that be , , , , or . Accessibility requirements and/or adjustments can be directed to .If you are a current employee (including casual staff and HDR scholars) or hold an unpaid/affiliate appointment, please login to your staff and visit the internal careers board to apply for this opportunity. Please do NOT apply via the external job board.Applications close Monday 29th April 2024 at 11.00pm AEST (R-36837).