Lecturer in Food and Nutrition

Fixed term -  2 years

Full time – 37 hours per week

Closing date 30/07/25 at 23:30

Here at Sheffield Hallam University we are looking for a Lecturer to join our passionate and driven academic team - designing and delivering transformative, innovative and inspirational learning experiences that prepare students for a career in the nutrition and food sectors.

We pride ourselves on being an applied university and recognise the importance of having a balance of both academic and industry specialists to ensure we offer our students a real-world experience.

We are looking for a Lecturer in Food and Nutrition to confidently deliver applied teaching, learning and assessment at undergraduate and postgraduate level in two (or more) of the following areas:

• Food science, quality and sustainability
• Food labelling and packaging
• Developing food concepts and products
• Food research and consultancy
• Nutrition, physiology and biochemistry
• Applied nutrition
• Nutritional science

We offer a diverse range of benefits and opportunities to pursue a rewarding and fulfilling career in a supportive environment.

If you are currently a member of the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS), you can choose to opt out of the LGPS and remain in the USS. Please contact the Pensions team  to discuss options available.

For this job, we particularly welcome applications from minority ethnic applicants who are underrepresented in this area/ this type of job at Sheffield Hallam.

The role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route so if you are an international applicant, you will need to ensure you have an appropriate visa to evidence the necessary right to work in the UK.

We welcome applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements.

To find out more, take a look at our guide to applying.

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