Lecturer in Dietetics

Salary on appointment will be £48,822 per annum, with an annual increment up to £56,535 per annum 

We invite applications for a Lecturer in Dietetics to join the School of Health Sciences, to play a key role in the development and delivery of teaching on our pre-registration postgraduate dietetics Masters programme, and to contribute more broadly to related health sciences provision. 

Successful applicants will be appointed to a research focused role (ATR) or a teaching focused role (ATS), dependent upon skills and experience.

You will be an HCPC registered dietitian and hold a Masters level degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject area.  ATR candidates will hold a PhD (or equivalent) or be due to complete within 6 months of appointment.  Relevant experience in paediatrics and/or critical care and/or parenteral nutrition would be advantageous.  

We warmly invite you to join a supportive, vibrant and committed academic community with a shared goal to deliver first class education within a strong multidisciplinary community of learning. As well as encouraging and guiding the development of our learners, you will also be provided with opportunities for self-development through active academic mentorship, team working, peer learning and a strong collegial approach to scholarly and research activity.  

The School is committed to inclusive, responsive, interprofessional education and research, and to working collaboratively with a range of regional, national and international external partners, professions and organisations to achieve the strategic goals of the School, University and the wider health and social care community.   

This full-time post is available from 1st June 2026 on an indefinite basis.  

UEA offers a variety of flexible working options and although this role is advertised on a full-time basis, we encourage applications from individuals who would prefer a flexible working pattern including annualised hours, compressed working hours, part time, job share, term-time only and/or hybrid working. Details of preferred hours should be stated in the personal statement and will be discussed further at interview.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. We particularly welcome applicants with the protected characteristic of disability, race (Black, Asian and minority ethnic, and sex (male) for this post, as they are currently underrepresented in this type of role within the School of Health Sciences. Appointment will be made on merit and all applicants will be scored against the same criteria. 

Further information on our great benefits package, including 44 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and additional University Customary days can be found on our benefits page. 

Closing date: 18 May 2026

The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.

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