Lecturer, Food and Nutrition Sciences<!---->

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, the University of Newcastle’s Looking Ahead Strategic Plan 2020-2025 outlines the University’s commitment to delivering an exceptional student experience and serving our communities.

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Our school

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 Flexible Work Policy );

• 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. 

 For information on our employee benefits please visit here .  

Your next steps 

Please visit here  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 [email protected] or on (02) 43484124.

Having Difficulties? Please reach out to us: [email protected]

Move to Newcastle

A move to Newcastle, Australia offers you the choice to live in the city, by the sea or near bushland - the region offers a wonderful place for a family to grow and the opportunity to strike a work/life balance.

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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.