Senior Lecturer in Nutrition & Dietetics

UniSC•UniSC Sunshine Coast, UniSC Moreton Bay, BC

6d•A$144,979 - A$167,068•Hybrid

About The Position

The School of Health is seeking a Senior Lecturer in Nutrition and Dietetics to play a key leadership role in shaping contemporary nutrition and dietetics education. This role involves innovative curriculum design, high-quality teaching, and student supervision. The position will contribute to interprofessional learning opportunities, strengthen academic capability, and prepare skilled graduates for clinical, community, and public health settings. The role also involves building and contributing to impactful research addressing health and nutrition challenges, fostering collaboration, industry engagement, and strengthening partnerships to enhance the discipline's impact locally and beyond.

Requirements

A doctoral qualification in a relevant field, or equivalent accreditation and standing.
Recognition as an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) or Advanced APD with Dietitians Australia.
A strong and demonstrable record of teaching excellence, including curriculum design, student engagement, and leadership in higher education.
An established research profile, including publications, contribution to funded research, research collaboration, and evidence of impact.
Experience supervising Higher Degree by Research students and supporting research capability.
Proven leadership capabilities that contribute to a positive, collaborative, and high-performing academic culture.
Experience in academic administration, such as program coordination or related university functions.
Active engagement with professional bodies, industry, or community networks relevant to nutrition and dietetics.

Nice To Haves

Postgraduate qualifications in higher education.
Experience developing and/or delivering curricula aligned to the National Competency Standards for Dietitians in Australia within a professionally accredited dietetic education program.

Responsibilities

Lead and inspire teaching excellence by designing and delivering innovative, evidence-based nutrition and dietetics programs that engage and support student success.
Drive impactful research through publications, research collaboration, grant activity, and supervision of Higher Degree by Research candidates.
Strengthen academic leadership and collaboration by contributing to governance, mentoring colleagues, and fostering interdisciplinary learning opportunities.
Build influential partnerships with industry, healthcare, and community stakeholders to enhance student outcomes, research translation, and professional engagement.