Part Time Lecturer in Nutrition & Dietetics

Job summary

Are you a Registered Dietitian interested in supporting the next generation of dietitians?

We are looking for a Lecturer to join our Master of Nutrition and Dietetics (MDiet) programme in a part-time role (21 hours per week) within the School of Pharmacy, Applied Sciences and Public Health.

You will become part of a friendly and experienced group of academics who are committed to delivering high-quality education and preparing students for contemporary dietetic practice.

Whether you already have experience in higher education or are an experienced clinician interested in developing a career in academia, we would welcome your application.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver teaching, assessment and academic support across the nutrition and dietetics programme.
• Support practice-based learning, including placements, simulation and campus-based learning.
• Help shape and enhance the nutrition and dietetic curriculum, ensuring compliance with regulatory and professional body standards.
• Contribute to scholarship and research, with opportunities to develop academic and professional interests.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an HCPC-registered dietitian with relevant clinical experience.
• Has an interest in education and experience of supporting students on placement.
• Can build positive relationships with students, colleagues, and practice partners.
• Demonstrates a commitment to continuing professional development.

Teaching experience is welcome but not essential. Support and development opportunities will be available for applicants who are new to higher education.

What we can offer:

• A permanent position, with an excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave allowance.
• Up to 50% hybrid, working around teaching commitments, in line with our current policy.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities to develop teaching, scholarship and research expertise.
• Support to gain further academic qualifications.

Enquiries are welcome and should be directed to: Dr Karen Allan, Principal Lecturer at k.allan11@rgu.ac.uk

RGU's ultra-modern campus, located on the outskirts of the vibrant and prosperous city of Aberdeen, offers a superb place to live, work and develop your career. A relocation package is available to assist with your transition to RGU, where you’ll enjoy working in one of the most impressive university settings in the UK, with first-class educational infrastructure and outstanding sporting and leisure facilities, all set against a stunning rural backdrop on the banks of the river Dee. More information can be found on our relocation pages

Grade 7 Salary Scale: £39,906 - £46,049
Grade 8 Salary Scale: £47,389 – £56,535

Salary on appointment will be dependent upon experience.

Candidates with limited or no prior experience as an academic will be placed on the first point of the Grade 7 scale. Consideration will be given to offering an Academic Attraction Payment (adjusted annually) for those candidates who have specific industry knowledge, skills or, expertise which are required for the position.

Please see the job attachments for further information regarding the Grade 7 and Grade 8 criteria. Further guidance on Academic Attraction Payments can be found here.

This post is subject to the individual being required to join the PVG scheme. For more information, visit: https://www.mygov.scot/pvg-scheme/

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