Lecturer, Dietetics and Human Nutrition

• Full time/Continuing
• Located at Bundoora Campus
• Level B - TRP $117,562 - $138,831 per annum inclusive of 17% superannuation

About the position

Duties for this role will include but are not limited to:

• Develop, coordinate and teach a high-quality learning experience that engages students through the conduct of tutorials, practical classes, demonstrations, workshops, student field excursions, clinical sessions and/or studio sessions in online, blended and face to face modes.
• Demonstrate a scholarly approach to learning and teaching and contribute to disciplinary teaching pedagogy and research.
• Keep abreast of innovations in teaching and learning in areas such as, but not restricted to, online and blended delivery and incorporate where appropriate, to continually develop professional practice skills/knowledge and expertise
• Knowledge, expertise and skills in at least one of the following areas: public health nutrition, sports nutrition or food science and food product development/innovation.
• Ability to teach subjects including: research and evidence based practice, public health nutrition, lifespan nutrition, principles of nutrition, nutrition and disease, sports nutrition, food chemistry, food innovation.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have;

• PhD or equivalent accreditation and standing recognised by the University/profession as appropriate for the relevant discipline areas.
• Demonstrated competence in teaching and curriculum development.
• Evidence of high quality and/or high impact research conducted and published or otherwise disseminated, relative to opportunity.
• Demonstrated ability  to supervise, or co-supervise, honours and postgraduate students.

Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

Welcome  to Bundoora campus – Please click on the video link below: 

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Benefits:

• 17% employer contributed superannuation
• On site child care facilities
• Flexible work arrangements
• Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses

How to apply

Closing date:  By 11:55pm Wednesday 23rd November 2022

Position Enquiries:  Regina Belski E: [email protected]

Recruitment Enquiries:  [email protected]

Position  Description below:

PD-Level B-Lecturer, Dietetics and Human Nutrition Teaching-and-Research.docx

Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

The University’s Health and Safety Procedure – COVID-19 Vaccination and Other Measures, requires staff engaged to perform work onsite at La Trobe University to be Fully Vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they are exempt from being vaccinated due to a recognised medical contraindication.  This position will require the incumbent to work onsite.  As such, an offer of employment will be conditional upon the applicant being Fully Vaccinated against COVID-19 or medically exempt from receiving a COVID-19 vaccination, and providing satisfactory evidence of their vaccination or exemption status to the University.

Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:

• Cover letter;
• An up to date resume; and
• A separate document addressing essential skills and knowledge in the Key Selection Criteria which is located in the position description.

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Why La Trobe: 

• Develop your career at an innovative, global university where you’ll collaborate with community and industry to create impact. 
• Enjoy working on our inspiring and stunning campuses – the perfect hub for industry, students and academics 
• Help transform the lives of students, partners and communities now and in future

All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005.  If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.