Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer in Dietetics

Please note a full application including a covering letter detailing your experience alongside a CV is required for applications to be considered. Please be advised applications made without providing a cover letter will not be accepted.

Background of department/role
An exciting opportunity to join our friendly, forward-thinking team, to design and deliver a new, innovative Dietetics course, that prepares future dietitians for dynamic careers in health care.

To succeed in this role, the ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic and experienced nutrition professional with a passion for education, collaboration, and student development. The position calls for professional expertise, innovative ideas, and a strong commitment to high-quality teaching, learning, and research. A key responsibility will be contributing to the development and delivery of the new Dietetics course, ensuring it reflects current evidence, professional standards, and the evolving needs of students and the wider health community. Above all, the successful candidate will be an inspiring educator who values inclusion, partnership, and excellence, working collaboratively with colleagues and practice partners to prepare confident, compassionate graduates ready to make a meaningful impact on individuals, communities, and the profession.

Applicants should hold at least an undergraduate degree in a nutrition or a healthcare-related discipline, supported by substantial professional experience. A demonstrated commitment to student-centred learning, innovative teaching practices, and evidence-based professional development is essential, along with excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Desirable requirements: A postgraduate qualification in a closely related subject and experience in course design or curriculum development would also be advantageous.

How will you work?
We are committed to supporting flexible methods of working wherever possible and this role is both flexible and connected. Campus attendance will vary on a day-to-day basis and across the year but must purposefully align to the service being delivered and to the needs of our students, staff, and stakeholders. It is expected that the majority of your working time will be spent on campus.

How to apply
Closing date for applications: 14/11/2025
Interviews are to be held: 27/11/2025 (am)

If you require further information regarding the post please feel free to contact Simone Roberts, simone.roberts@canterbury.ac.uk (strictly no agencies, thank you) quoting reference number JOB REF: REQ05883.

Please note, Canterbury Christ Church University reserve the right to bring the closing date of this position forward where a high volume of applications is received.

Additional Information
Canterbury Christ Church University truly welcomes fresh perspectives and new voices. We want you to bring the real you to work, so we are committed to building a genuinely inclusive working environment where everyone is welcomed and where everyone can have a true sense of belonging. Our spirit of community will help us to eliminate discrimination and will enable us all to thrive in a culture that is underpinned by fairness and justice. We therefore seek people to join us who will proactively support and shape this aim and contribute in their own unique way. If this is you, then we are waiting to hear from you. #yourCCCU

Our University is deeply committed to shaping sustainable futures as a key part of its mission and values. If you share this passion, we encourage you to join us in making CCCU a more socially and environmentally conscious, sustainable place to study and work.

Employment Visa Clarification: According to the UK Government Points Based System, this position does not fulfil the requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route application.

Please ensure you include contact details of two employment referees in your application, one of which must be your current/ most recent line manager.

Please note applications must be made online via the University website; details sent directly via email cannot be considered.

No agencies, thank you.