Lecturer in Dietetics and Nutrition

This is a 0.4fte post 

We have developed a new taught MSc Dietetics (pre-registration) programme to complement our existing academic portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate Nutrition degrees. The new course has been developed with the involvement of key stakeholders and placement partners across a wide area surrounding Oxford. We are looking for an enthusiastic Lecturer in Dietetics and Nutrition to join our academic team in the Centre for Nutrition and the Health. Our Centre provides the home for our academic portfolio, postgraduate and applied research activities, and commercial consultancy. The postholder will ideally hold a higher degree in Dietetics and be a Registered Dietitian with the Health and Care Professions Council. The new lecturer will undertake academic and related activities in the delivery of high-quality education in Dietetics and Nutrition, including the supervision of student research projects. The successful candidate will be involved in the design, delivery, and leadership of practice education. 

This 0.4 fte part-time post is ideally suited for a dietitian with an interest in maintaining an existing role as a practitioner whilst pursuing a role as an educator. 

Experience required for the post:

We encourage applications for our Lecturer in Dietetics post from candidates who have the following:

• Background in Dietetics
• Experience and understanding of working in the dietetics discipline
• Experience in practice education and placements
• Experience in teaching at degree level
• Evidence of research and/or audit activity
• Suitable HE teaching qualification (or willingness to complete in post)
• Ability to contribute to development activities 

Oxford Brookes University is a great organisation to work for. Our Centre for Nutrition and Health, located in state of the art facilities offers an established and unique opportunity to be actively involved in integrated educational, research, and commercial endeavours in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics.

If you are interested in finding out more information about this post, please contact Professor Jonathan Tammam jtammam@brookes.ac.uk.

As one of the largest employers in Oxford we pride ourselves in the great experience we offer our staff. You’ll be joining a friendly, professional environment where every member of staff is recognised as important to the success of Oxford Brookes University. To find out more about the benefits of working for Oxford Brookes please visit: www.brookes.ac.uk/job-vacancies/working-at-brookes.

Oxford Brookes, inclusivity is one of our five guiding principles: we take positive steps to create an environment in which we celebrate, value and provide equal opportunity to all. We are committed to recruiting from the widest possible pool and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who embrace our values, regardless of their background.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee to interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential selection criteria.

Closing Date: 17 October 2024 

Faculty or Directorate: Health and Life Sciences

Location: Gipsy Lane Site, Headington Campus

For more information: pdteam-operations@brookes.ac.uk

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