Lecturer Nutrition and Dietetics

About the job
The Lecturer (Nutrition and Dietetics) will play a role in the Bachelor of Health Science (Nutrition Major) and contribute to the Masters of Dietetics course; participate in the administration and ongoing curriculum development of units offered by the Discipline; and progress a research profile. Specifically the role will involve revising and developing and delivering units. The incumbent will be expected to carry out appropriate activities that will maintain and develop their scholarly, research and/or professional expertise. They will be expected to function as a member of both discipline-based and interdisciplinary teams in order to help the faculty to achieve its objectives. 

The incumbent will be committed to, and enthusiastic about growing the nutrition and dietetics profile of Swinburne University. With a passion to innovate and embrace diversity to enrich the opportunities of colleagues and students in the delivery of undergraduate nutrition units and postgraduate dietetics units, this role is based across the Department of Health Professions and the Department of Health and Medical Sciences, this is an 18 month appointment.

About you
To be successful in the role, you will have:
• Recognised degree in nutrition and/or dietetics (preferably from an accredited Australian program or qualifications recognised by the Dietitians Association of Australia if overseas educated).
• A research qualification: Doctorate (PhD) or Masters (Research) degree appropriate to the Discipline of Nutrition or progress towards.
• Tertiary teaching qualification or equivalent experience/expertise.
A full list of the selection criteria is available within the position description

Benefits 
• Enjoy 50% study fee reduction
• Paid parental leave for primary caregivers and secondary caregiver
• Onsite child care

Further information and how to apply
To view the position description or to start an application click on 'apply' at the bottom of this page and submit a resume, cover letter and response to the Key Selection Criteria, as listed in the Position Description.

Please do not email or send paper applications, all applications must be submitted online.

For further information about the position, please contact Regina Belski on +61 3 9214 4354.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Recruitment team on staffrecruitment@swin.edu.au

Should you require further support for an interview due to special needs or consideration, please contact our Diversity Consultant, Dr. Walter Robles, on inclusion@swin.edu.au, or our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment Officer, Sherrin Trautmann on DeadlyCareers@swin.edu.au.

Applications close at 5pm, Monday 27 August 2018.