Employment Type: Full Time, 35 hours per week; Minimum 2 positions available
Duration: Continuing
Remuneration: $123K- $172K (based on experience) + 17% Super + Annual Leave Loading
Location: Kensington, New South Wales
The Organisation
The School of Health Sciences at UNSW is rapidly expanding to service our new health professional programs across the disciplines of exercise, physiotherapy, pharmacy and nutrition and dietetics. Our programs will see the scope of our teaching effort broaden significantly and shape the future Health workforce in Australia and beyond.
Why this role matters:
The Lecturer / Senior Lecturer will make a significant contribution to the development and delivery of Nutrition and Dietetics in the Bachelor of Nutrition / Master of Dietetics and Food Innovation program.
We are seeking to appoint both teaching & research and/education focused for academic Accredited Practising Dietitians across a breadth of practice areas. We are interested in individuals with an interest or expertise in Food Service / Culinary Science, Nutritional Science, Individual Case Management and Research. Part-time appointments may be considered.
The position will report to the Dietetics Discipline Lead and the Head of School and does not include direct supervisory responsibilities.
Skills Required (for all positions):
At Level B
- A PhD in Nutrition, Dietetics or other related health disciplines
- Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) or qualifications recognised by Dietitians Australia and willingness to seek accreditation as an APD.
- Proven commitment to proactive maintenance of discipline knowledge and development
- Experience in teaching and learning design using a range of pedagogical approaches, development and delivery of courses and programs, at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
- Experience of implementing educational technologies and online delivery methods
- Demonstrated ability to interact with the profession and industry and emerging understanding and success to attract funding for research (may include education research)
- Evidence of highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills
- Evidence of ability to support and inspire students from diverse backgrounds and support student equity diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
- Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.
For Teaching and Research positions:
- Research outputs commensurate with a strong performing early career researcher.
At Level C (in addition to above)
For all positions
- Significant experience in teaching and learning design using a range of pedagogical approaches, development and delivery of courses and programs, at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
- Demonstrated success in initiating curriculum development and improvement, and a strong track record of teaching excellence including fostering this in others.
For Level C Teaching and Research Positions
- Demonstrated track record in research with outcomes of high quality and high impact with clear evidence of the desire and ability to continually achieve research excellence as well as the capacity for research leadership.
To learn more about this position, and view the comprehensive skills and criteria list, a copy of the Position Description can be found by clicking on the position description button beneath our ad on JOBS@UNSW.
Benefits and Culture:
UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:
- 17% Superannuation and leave loading
- Flexible working
- Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
- Access to lifelong learning and career development
- Progressive HR practices
More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.
How to apply
To be successful you will hold Australian Working Rights or Australian Citizenship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Please click Apply now to submit your application online. Applications submitted via email will not be accepted.
Please provide a resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria (Skills and Experience in the position description) of the position you may be interested in (Teaching/Research or Education Focused or both). To view the full position description, please click on the Position Description link below.
Contact
Aarti
Talent Acquisition Coordinator
a.aarti@unsw.edu.au
Applications close: Sunday 22 September before 11:30 pm
UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
