Senior Lecturer in Nutrition & Dietetics
- Post Date:13th March 2020
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Job Description
SENIOR LECTURER IN NUTRITION & DIETETICS (1.0 FTE)
DEPARTMENT OF CLINICAL SCIENCES AND NUTRITION
FIXED TERM CONTRACT UNTIL 25/02/2022
£38,460 – £43,267 PER ANNUM (PRO-RATA)
JOB SHARE OR FLEXIBLE WORKING CONSIDERED
The Department of Clinical Sciences and Nutrition wish to appoint a suitable individual to the position of Senior Lecturer in Nutrition & Dietetics. This is an exciting opportunity to make a substantial contribution to the field of nutrition and dietetics, and inspire the potential workforce of the future.
The department is one of the largest providers of postgraduate nutrition programmes in the UK and has been responsible for delivering dietetics education and training on behalf of the North West region since 2002.
With clinical knowledge in dietetics, you will make a substantial contribution to both the undergraduate and postgraduate Nutrition and Dietetics Programmes. You will be responsible for module leadership, research supervision, and take an active role in training students in preparation for their clinical placements. You will also contribute to the delivery of our other programmes e.g. Exercise and Nutrition Science, Human Nutrition, Obesity and Weight Management, Cardiovascular Health and Rehabilitation and Public Health Nutrition.
Candidates require a degree in nutrition and dietetics, a higher degree in a relevant subject area, HCPC Dietetics registration, and previous experience of teaching and learning in higher education. You will have excellent organisation and communication abilities, proven interpersonal skills and be capable of leading and working effectively in a team. A previous record of working with clinical trainers and an emerging or developing research profile is also desirable.
The University of Chester is consistently improving its presence and position within various national higher education rankings. The Department consists of high profile leading edge practitioners and academics with aspirations to create new provision and research in the field.
There will be significant opportunities for career progression for an exceptional candidate.
For informal enquiries contact the Head of Department, Professor Lynne Kennedy l.kennedy@chester.ac.uk
Candidates may download further details from our website at www.chester.ac.uk/jobs/ and apply for the post via our Online Recruitment Website quoting reference number RA005187.
Closing date: Sunday 5th April 2020