• School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences
• Full-time (100%), permanent position
• Base salary will be in the range $80,448 - $107,104 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level A)
• Based at our St Lucia campus

About This Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for a Teaching Focused Associate Lecturer to develop their teaching practice that enables student learning and to demonstrate the UQ Values. In this role, you will engage in internal collaborations that expand your teaching expertise and profile. You will work to ensure students enrolled in the Master of Dietetics and Bachelor of Nutrition Science have access to work integrated learning opportunities that meet the requirements of the accrediting body (Dietitians Australia) focusing on the area of medical nutrition therapy.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Teaching: Undertake teaching and assessment with a particular focus on medical nutrition therapy and individual case management, contribute to course design and assessment, implement effective pedagogies, engage in curriculum design, strengthen student engagement and experience, manage work integrated learning placements, and adhere to university teaching rules.
• Research: Participate in research in nutrition and dietetics, support applications for external funding, translate research findings to benefit student experience, contribute to educational partnerships that result in quality outputs.
• Supervision and Researcher Development: Contribute to the supervision of Honours and Higher Degree by Research Students.
• Citizenship and Service: Uphold university values, engage in professional development, foster the School's relationship with industry, participate in School committees, and assist in student recruitment and promotion of the School's profile.

This is a teaching focused position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ's Criteria for Academic Performance.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, and within an environment where interdisciplinary collaborations are encouraged.

At the core of our teaching remains our students, and their experience with us sets a foundation for success far beyond graduation. UQ has made a commitment to making education opportunities available for all Queenslanders, regardless of personal, financial, or geographical barriers.

As part of our commitment to excellence in research and professional practice in academic contexts, we are proud to provide our staff with access to world-class facilities and equipment, grant writing support, greater research funding opportunities, and other forms of staff support and development.

The greater benefits of joining the UQ community are broad: from being part of a Group of Eight university, to recognition of prior service with other Australian universities, up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, flexible working arrangements including hybrid on site/WFH options and flexible start/finish times, and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.

About You

Applicants should possess a PhD (or be in the final stages of completion) or equivalent professional experience (minimum 8 years) in nutrition and dietetics in medical nutrition therapy/individual case management and be eligible for membership with Dietitians Australia and hold status as an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD).

• Evidence of high-quality university teaching skills or contributions to teaching in the discipline under the mentorship of established academics.
• Recent professional practice in medical nutrition therapy/individual case management within the last five years
• Experience in clinical education of dietetics students
• An emerging teaching profile in the discipline with evidence of impact on student learning.
• An emerging profile of contributing to dietetics education research and/or emerging profile of collaborating on high-quality research in dietetics.
• Participation in activities to develop teaching expertise in the discipline.
• Well-developed communication, interpersonal and consultative skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in teaching and learning.
• A profile of professional expertise that complements and/or supplements the expertise that currently exists within the School and the broader University.

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including the right to work in Australia and education check.

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

Questions?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Professor Sarah McNaughton at [email protected]. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected], stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.

Want to Apply?

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

• Resume
• Cover letter with responses to the 'About You' section

Other Information
UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don't meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to [email protected] for accessibility support or adjustments.

Applications close Tuesday 27th May 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-49741). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for week commencing 9th June.