Associate Professor, Dietetics

About the Role 
Are you a passionate and innovative leader in the field of Dietetics? Swinburne University is seeking an exceptional Associate Professor to join our School of Health Sciences, specifically within the Department of Allied Health. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of dietetics education and research at a leading institution.

As an Associate Professor in Dietetics, you will play a pivotal role in advancing our research and teaching excellence. You will lead and develop research portfolios, supervise postgraduate students, and contribute to the administration and delivery of our Masters of Dietetics course. Your expertise will help build professional and research partnerships both in Australia and internationally, enhancing the Dietetics profile of Swinburne.

 
About You  
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities: 
·       A strong demonstrated national and international track record of publications and grants in nutrition and dietetics and a capacity to communicate research outcomes, and a demonstrated commitment to ongoing research activities within the field, commensurate with the expectations of an Associate Professor
·       Demonstrated capacity to plan and conduct research within a broader overall team environment, to identify complementary expertise and initiate appropriate collaborations
·       Demonstrated capacity to supervise postgraduate research students to completion
·       Demonstrated ability to positively engage and communicate with industry partners and foster partnerships that build professional placement capacity

 
Qualifications
•          Recognised degree in dietetics (from an accredited Australian program or qualifications recognised by Dietitians Australia if overseas educated), and eligibility for credentialing via the Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) program. The successful candidate will be required to be a full APD with the DA for the duration of their appointment
•          A research qualification: Doctorate (PhD) degree in dietetics, nutrition, or a related field
•          Tertiary teaching qualification or equivalent (preferable)
•          Advanced APD or Fellow of DA credentials (preferable)
•          Fellowship of Advance HE (UK), HERDSA, ANZAHPE or equivalent recognition of teaching and leadership excellence in higher education (preferable)


About Swinburne University of Technology 
Swinburne’s strategy draws upon our understanding of future challenges. We choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research.


To Apply
Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position.  

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For enquiries regarding the position please contact A/Prof Jimmy Louie - Associate Professor of Dietetics on jimmylouie@swin.edu.au.

Applications Close: 11pm, Friday 28 February 2025

Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.


Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Swinburne has become a world-class university, driving social and economic impacts through science, technology, and innovation. As a dual-sector university, our vision is for people and technology working together to build a better world.

Central to our vision is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great talent. We work to remove barriers related to gender identity, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age.

We strongly encourage applicants from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Our Moondani Toombadool Centre leads our Indigenous education and culture at Swinburne, guided by community wisdom and leadership.

We support applicants with disabilities. Adjustments can be requested at any time during the recruitment process. For Reasonable Adjustment requests, including accessible formats for the PD, application form or any other document, please contact at DCR@swin.edu.au  or call +61 3 9214 3550.

Victoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes.  As a signatory to Victoria’s Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.  

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