Senior Lecturer (Level C) - Nutrition and Dietetics

About the role

Griffith University is seeking a Senior Lecturer (Level C) in Nutrition and Dietetics to join its School of Allied Health, Sport and Social Work. The role contributes to the leadership and delivery of the fully accredited Nutrition and Dietetics program through teaching, research, professional engagement and academic citizenship. It is a continuing full-time position primarily based at the Gold Coast campus, with possible work across other campuses.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-informed and student-centred teaching
• Develop innovative learning experiences that prepare graduates for contemporary dietetic practice
• Support curriculum development, quality assurance and accreditation activities
• Build and maintain partnerships with industry, health services and professional stakeholders
• Lead and contribute to research and supervise higher degree research students
• Foster culturally safe, inclusive and practice-informed learning environments
• Contribute to academic leadership within the discipline and School

Required profile

• Degree in Dietetics and a PhD in Nutrition and Dietetics or a closely related field
• Accreditation as an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD), or eligibility to practise as a dietitian in Australia
• Demonstrated excellence in university teaching and curriculum development
• Established record of research publications and growing research impact
• Experience supervising honours and/or higher degree research students
• Professional experience in dietetic practice such as clinical, public health, community nutrition or food service management
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across disciplines and professions
• Unrestricted working rights; visa sponsorship is not available

What we offer

• Academic Level C base salary of $143,418 - $165,374 per year plus 17% superannuation
• Total FTE package of $167,799 - $193,487 per year
• A collegial, supportive environment with lifestyle opportunities on the Gold Coast

Applications are submitted online by Monday 30 November, 11:59pm AEST, with a covering letter, CV and three referees. Applicants are encouraged to apply if they align with the school's research priorities, including chronic disease prevention, public health nutrition, implementation science, food systems, nutrition education or Indigenous health.